How RJD2 Builds Ideas Into Tracks (Video)
In this post courtesy of From Samples to Songs, RJD2 breaks down his thought processes for turning sampled idea kernels into full songs.
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A Brief Introduction to Samplers
In this lesson from Ryan’s course, he introduces us to his preferred software, Kontakt, and walks us through some other sampling options.
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RJD2’s Journey From MPC to Studio, Student to Teacher
Borrowed from our friends at Reverb.com, this interview with producer RJD2 tracks his progress from student of the MPC to Soundfly teacher.
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“Descended From Myth” — RJD2 on Playing With Loopy Math (Video)
In this lesson from RJD2’s From Samples to Songs course, we learn how RJ approached one of his most beloved tracks with a conceptual mindset.
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“Synthetic Substitution”: How RJD2 Samples Soul Records
In this lesson from RJD2’s From Samples to Songs course, we explore how he approaches soul records and one cut in particular… Tune in!
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RJD2 on the Art of Sampling (Video)
In this video premier from RJD2’s new course on Soundfly, he talks about the legacy and art of sampling from a creative, composing standpoint.
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How to Add Chopped Drum Samples to a Loop in Logic Pro X
In this tutorial, we apply RJD2’s drum sampling process with the Akai MPC to the widely-used music production DAW, Logic Pro X.
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What Are Your Favorite Sample Fodder Songs?
For this special Episode 25 of “Themes and Variation,” we chat with RJD2 about sampling, song idea fodder, and his new course on Soundfly!
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The Most Affordable Pieces of Hardware for Making Hip-Hop Music
Sometimes it helps to get out of the DAW and mess around with some synths, samplers, and drum machines. Here are our ten favorite affordable pieces of gear.
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The Legacy of the Akai MPC Sampler
We take a closer look at how the legacy of the Akai MPC was shaped via its own characteristic properties and history itself.
