Hopefully I'll be finished with work and able to join this one live - I really want to get into v12 stuff more. And is it just a coincidence that this livestream has been scheduled for the day that Move is getting announced...??? 
Unfortunately I was working so couldn't join the Zoom call - will there be a recording posted up?
Cheers
Simon
Hi - I'd second this. I've upgraded but not yet really sat down and got to grips with the new stuff. Specifically I'd be interested in learning more about the new MIDI tools.
If not a formal course, then some member bonus tutorials would great.
Thanks
Simon
Hi all - here's my entry, some of you will probably recognise the guest vocalist. It's not David Essex but it's close!
https://community.producertech.com/simon-unsigned/uploaded_audio/438/my-8-tracker
I used the limitation of the 8 tracks to try and improve the way I use the same part/track in different ways - I've tried to build it up from a very mellow intro to a more full-on final section (while still keeping it fairly chilled). The 8 tracks are:
1 Pad
2 Synth Arp
3 Bassline
4 Kick
5 Clap
6 Snare
7 Vocal
8 White noise sweep
I'd like to get something clarified on the rules around the use of sampled loops. I wouldn't consider using a full breakbeat loop as that includes a full drum kit which wouldn't be allowed if using separate samples. While it might be technically within the rules, I think it goes against the point of the assignment.
But what using a simpler loop, such as a hi hat or top loop? I'd like to use something like that and also cut it up so I can use it as a one shot or smaller snippets in places and then use the full loop elsewhere. So I'm using a single sample, just in more than one way (being creative, right?)
And I'm guessing it would be ok to use a full vocal phrase as a sample and cut that up in similar ways, so it's the same principle but on an instrumental loop rather than vocal.
Tricky one to call...
Another great assignment!!! Anything that puts limitations on your usual process and makes you think more creatively has got to be a good thing, it is for me anyway
Gutted, time has caught up with me. I'm away this weekend and haven't been able to finish off my banger. Only had time to do a very rough mix and some rough automation but ran out of time to finesse it with some final tweaks. Thought I'd still post it though.
I chose a track that I used to love playing as a DJ. Back in the day I played more house than full on bangers but when the crowd were up for it, I always used to pull this out the bag and it would always go right off
It's Access by DJ Misjah and DJ Tim and goes a little something like this:
https://youtu.be/4o4joooH5tg?si=naHDPYf8Gsr6Fw_6
And here's my homage:
https://community.producertech.com/simon-unsigned/uploaded_audio/423/my-banger
Good luck everyone and I'm looking to hearing everyone's entries when I get back
I'll chip in with a couple of golden oldies, these stick out for me as a couple of tracks that always kicked a bit harder than the rest on a club system or warehouse
Renegade Soundwave - The Phantom
https://youtu.be/O5lFGeieCrM?si=DujU7XTJvmXKGvQz
Dee Patten - Who's the Badman
Here's my rework. Tried a few things to put a different twist on it but they didn't work so I kept it more like the original but went electronic and grunged it up a bit. Really fun to do and learnt some useful stuff about music theory in the process.
https://community.producertech.com/simon-unsigned/uploaded_audio/407/succession-rework
Another top assignment - thanks Rob! Lots of opportunity to stamp your own mark on this.
Couple of questions around the rules - are we free to try a different tempo and also tweak the timing/rhythm of some of the note patterns in the MIDI you provided? I get it will still need to be recognisable as the same theme tune.
