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8 TRACK ATTACK! New Member Assignment

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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...

8 TRACK ATTACK! New Member Assignment

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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

Build a Banger - Member Assignment

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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

BANGERS

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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

https://youtu.be/29fqWCGj0Ww?si=k0e6b4VxdqTsz33J

SUCCESSION ASSIGNMENT

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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

SUCCESSION ASSIGNMENT

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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.

Self Releasing Music

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Hi Samuel, you probably don't want to worry too much about having your own label if you just want to get your tracks out onto streaming platforms.  In these days of self-releasing it doesn't seem to be that relevant.  The exception is if you want to build a reputation for a group of different artists or aliases on a DJ download platform like Beatport/Traxsource/JunoDownload.  To me, these seem to be only places where you can search by label.

I've just started doing this and because I'm very old (and old school) I decided to go down the own label route.  I use a distributor called iMusician that allows you to set up your own label on Beatport.  But what I've found is that it's very difficult getting any visibility on Beatport if you're starting from scratch like I am (e.g. no social media presence).

If you go with Distrokid, that'll be a good choice and very cheap and easy to get on all the main streaming platforms.  You can also release on Beatport through them (for an additional charge) and it will appear as a release on the Distrokid label.

If it's just streams you're after and not downloads, you can look at using sites like Submit Hub and Groover to get on playlists etc.  And also Facebook Ads (the cost can build up on these though).  There's some good advice on YouTube from people like Andrew Southworth to help get started releasing through Distrokid and the marketing side of things.

Good luck and if you'd like any more help or questions answered I'll do my best to help with what very limited experience I have on this.

Xmassignment - Win Big Prizes!

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I think this was the toughest assignment yet!  Don't think I made it easy on myself with my choice of song and was going to start again but just won't have the time.  I went for a carol in 3/4 time and used some of the original MIDI track that I downloaded.  Trying to convert it into a different style but keep it recognisable was really tough.  I didn't transform the MIDI other than put it through an arpeggio and a lot of delay, but then it's ended up pretty unrecognisable so not sure if it will qualify for the comp

But thought I would post it up anyway and see if anyone can guess what it is!

https://community.producertech.com/simon-unsigned/uploaded_audio/395/name-that-tune

XMAS STREAM TUESDAY 19th DEC 18.00 GMT

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Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the Zoom call either, so thanks for posting the download Rob.  I'll post up my entry for the Xmassignment in the other thread -  Merry Christmas everyone!

Chilled Breaks track

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Hi Rob and Tone, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated and very useful to hear.  Yes, I was going for something quite piercing with the lead sound but, like you both say, it's a bit much.  But I've got some good input to work on and improve on my next track!