TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 07.07.2007
Jaylib "Champion Sound" LP got re-issued on Stones Throw Rec. onJune 19th.
Dilla explains how it all started.
Classic.
   
  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 23.05.2007

"Anchorsong is the solo project by Masaaki Yoshida from Tokyo, Japan.
 He creates music with AKAI MPC2000XL and KORG Triton right in front of the audience.
Some people say, "To see that he constructs music little by little on the stage, reminds me of a painter drawing on a white canvas."
This time, he collaborated with amazing string quartet."

 
   
  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 17.05.2007
Nick tha 1da has taken it to another level. It is short and somewhat chaotic
but well..when was the last time you saw the SP1200 being used to trigger video clips...

Quoting the author "
Using the Midi-interface of the EMU Sp-1200...
I was able to write a script in MAX/MSP/Jitter which allowed me to sync video
with the sounds pressed on the pads
In my own private spot I projected a 20ft image
that responded to all the drum patterns I could think of...more to come soon!"

CRAZY.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 03.05.2007
Enotide - Gear Porn Extravaganza.

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 17.04.2007
The making of "illmatic" by Nas - 1994

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 12.04.2007
Scotland on the map. It is a performance driven peace. Check them out...sick live drums.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 04.04.2007
J.Dilla memoir.. part 4. Courtesy of Stones Throw Rec.

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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 01.04.2007
One of the coolest features of  the MPC 1000 is its flexible design and a  friendly interface. With the help of the Asian JJ operating system and handy people around the globe, what was first meant to be a "live show bigger MPC on-road replacement unit "has  became a product on its own, with great capabilities and upgrade options.
  Big Swole is known for his videos and he delivers it  this time..make some popcorn , dim the lights and watch his "MPC 1000 hard drive installation tutorial".

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 28.03.2007
Last vinyl pressing plant in Brazil..

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 26.03.2007
DJ Premier's "CLASSIC"

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 20.03.2007
J-Dilla's RUFF DRAFT drops today.

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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 14.03.2007
Rsonist from the heatmakerz talking about the skillz of the trade conference
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Inspiring material.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 13.03.2007
Dopegraffhead is dangerous. The man has never committed a "so so" beat.
Anything we find of him is pure classic/vintage/chopped breaks/jazzy vibes goodness..
It ain't different this time.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 12.03.2007
Beat Kings is an in depth documentary about hip hop producers spear-headed by longtime Wu-Tang Clan Producer/DJ Mathematics. Beat Kings chronicles the history of beatmaking from the days of Afrika Bambatta to Marley Marl to modern day greats like Kanye West. Tapping a who's who in hip hop music, Beat Kings get the first hand accounts of the equitment they use, how they learned to make beats, and anything else a budding producer or hip hop fan would want to know. The DVD features in the studio interviews with Kanye West, Just Blaze, Havoc (Mobb Deep), Trackmasters, Swiss Beats, RZA, Premier, Pete Rock, Marley Marl, Alchemist, Easy Moe Bee, Prince Paul and more. These producers are the architects behind the rhymes of superstars like Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, 50 Cent, Nas, The Wu-tang Clan and now anyone can learn how they do it.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 11.03.2007
Sp1200 coming at you again. This tme it is Distrakt who is playing with it. We really appreciate the quality of the picture, animation and overall editing...very rare on YouTube. And you have to love the gloves:).
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 01.03.2007
Deep Crates 2 documents the history behind diggin` for samples & creating hip hop beats. The second DVD installment takes you back to the origins of sampling records with the cultures founding pioneers. Worldwide diggin` spots from the USA, Canada & Japan are exposed and record knowledge is dropped from some of hip hop`s most elite DJ`s / Producers.
The release is planned for Spring of 2007. SUPPORT.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 22.02.2007
3 MPC cats, known for their mpc skills. You put together and you get this. "An amazing performance by DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, and DJ Numark performing live on Akai MPC samplers. From the 2002 DJ Shadow DVD "Live! In Tune & On Time".
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 21.02.2007
Our good Japanese friend Anchorsong is at it again.
"Anchorsong is the solo project by Masaaki Yoshida from Tokyo, Japan. He creates music with AKAI MPC2000XL and KORG Triton right in front of the audience. Some people say, "To see that he constructs music little by little on the stage, reminds me of a painter drawing on a white canvas."
 Anchorsong is basically the fluid project to create interesting works by collaborating with other unique artists. This time, he collaborated with amazing string quartet (2violins, viola, and cello) "
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 10.02.2007
"This fascinating, brilliant 20-minute video narrates the history of the "Amen Break," a six-second drum sample from the b-side of a chart-topping single from 1969. This sample was used extensively in early hiphop and sample-based music, and became the basis for drum-and-bass and jungle music -- a six-second clip that spawned several entire subcultures. Nate Harrison's 2004 video is a meditation on the ownership of culture, the nature of art and creativity, and the history of a remarkable music clip."
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 08.02.2007
E-mu Sp 1200 - 101.
Great, visual and informative little clip how to go about your business on an SP. There is not many videos featuring this grey box, so we are definitely happy to have found this.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 05.02.2007
We are just loving this beat. Dj Kay got his game. No questions asked.

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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 30.01.2007
This is pretty unexpected..
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 24.01.2007
 

Thes One of the People Under the Stairs is flying through his MPC 3000. The Pips have proved over the years that they know exactly what beat making is all about. Known for their passion for vintage gear, they bring pure sample-based hip hop record after record.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 16.01.2007
Sir Hi-Tek himself. Pleasure to watch the man do his thing.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 11.01.2007
Aris Hooper and his performance driven MPC ride. Very slick, very musical , very European.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 09.01.2007
Big Swole is one of the coolest cats making beat videos. He makes everything look so simple and on top of that he edits his movies making them as informative as it can get without being annoying. Crazy drums, gift for grooves and musical talent is BIG SWOLE is. Respect. 
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 21.12.2006
"S-Type and Jaisu knock out a heater on the MPC 2000". Here they come again. Young Scotsmen on a mission. The shooting is kinda crazy in this one but overall very atmospheric and honest mpc "soire".
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 15.12.2006
This is so classic you have to respect it.
Dopegraffhead does not waste time on editing or cute lighting. The man makes beats. Great ear for melodies, jazzy vibes and crate diggin abilities make him one of our favorite picks for this month. Pure beatmakin, no VST bull nor Triton plastic.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 14.12.2006
New Jersey boys sent us this little clip of their talk with one and only illmind, whose production credits range from Little Brother thru G-Unit to LL.Cool J to name w few. Also peace to DJ PriorityMuzik for doing their battle thing up in NJ.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 12.12.2006
Mophono live at BRL: "Collaborations" feat Mob Hefty.
MPC live game at its best...maybe not, but overall very cool 21 minutes of  music making. GOOD STUFF
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 05.12.2006
There is something about Jacpot's videos that makes you wanna watch them. This cat is not only a very creative producer but a character at that. His filmmaking always goes beyond the usual boring "imakebeats I am deaf"  type of thing. To add to this...Jacpot is dropping his album soon and try all to support the man when it is finally out. Great Job J.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 04.12.2006
What is up dawg? This little clip proves us that we are on something big here. It is a movement now!! Lovin' this one.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 13.11.2006
MOOG and other analog craziness. This little flick makes you wanna sell your car and run over to your local vintage synth dealer to get one of those noisy, phat sounding beasts. Great combo with the pads. Y'all know that.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 07.11.2006
O.S.T.R ..one of Poland finest rap mc/producers has made his MPC inspired video. The man produces his own albums and recently has copped the 60 to add the vintage flavor to already vintage sounding rap of his. This is tight!!
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 04.11.2006
Tony Royster Jr ...give the kid an MPC and we are all out of the job.. This is simply MAD.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 25.10.2006
This is one of the first if not the single available mpc 500 video. The new "toy" in action. You be the judge.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 18.10.2006
This is one of our own and patr00 has done it again. This was shot yesterday, cut during the night and uploaded this morning. This is vol.2 of his BeatBlog series..
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 15.10.2006
Big Swole should have gigs as movie trailer promo voice. The man sounds awesome. He did a great job explaining how he goes about making his tracks, without useless bullshit ego trips, just simple and informative narration. The beat is funky and banging. Great work.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 10.10.2006
Sytch brings this little baby. The beat is simply bananas. Very classic , but so true schooly great. One of the few videos rocking mpc 4000.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 25.09.2006
It is one of those " Hi, I will do the worst camera job ever" videos. However, the beat is making all the difference. This is the jazziest bomb on our panel so far, just the way we like it.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 21.09.2006
This video is simply ugly. We mean nothing special there. What makes it worth putting out is this jazzy vibed out beat with classic drums layed over it..
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 18.09.2006
Declare is serious. Look at him...
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 12.09.2006
Anchorsong
presents another of his live takes. Playing shows looks easy when you watch him do his thing..Great work again.
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  TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 05.09.2006
Sound for samplers boys are always bringing fresh tutorials. It is no different this time. Something called "GRID EDITING" has been introduced to the mpc world and hopefully it is here to stay. At the moment it is only the mpc2500 that supports it officially.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 03.09.2006
Here is a preview to "The Beat Kings" directed by Ray Stewart .The movie looks into the eyes of every major button pusher important to the game.
As to where to buy or rent the whole thing..well, we are counting on you boys,so whoever has any valid news, just drop us a line and we will gladly put an official info in here.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 31.08.2006
This is what happens if you have some talent, one MP, and 8 dollars.
Jacpot is a man on the mission to bring us great videos and even better beats. We gotta admit, this is among the sickest  sounding beats out of all the vids we have uploaded up in here.
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TODAY'S VIDEO UPDATE - 28.08.2006
Bonjour. When you make beats and live in France...this is how you talk:) Great.
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