Learn how to chop, sample, and perform from one central pad based controller to make music fast and with ease.
We go in depth discussing my method of chopping samples and arranging a live beat.
I breakdown how I make a practice session and run through several different ways to improve your finger drumming and live chopping skills!
How to seamlessly transition from one group to another without the need for a choke group.
Learn new ways to improve your timing and flow on the pads like never before.
What’s in the course?
What You Can Expect
Hardware Overview
In Depth Look at the Maschine Layout
Channel and Plugin Section
Understanding the Pad Setup
Audio vs Sampler
Mapping and Setting up Your Pads
Maschine Shortcuts
Downloads Section
The Basics of Live Beat-Making
Don't Get Overwhelmed!
Sound and Sample Selecction
First Steps
Stretching
Mindset
Quick Section Overview
Recording a Sample from an External Device (Vinyl Etc)
Finding a Record and What to Look For
Sampling and Chopping (Vinyl)
Drum Selection
Drums + Live Chop
Chop Talk Phase One
Digging Deeper
Expanding Your Chop
Adding Toms
Clean up Chop
Brief Overview + Chop Method
Multi-Group Beat Intro
Adding Zones (Layers)
Brief Overview Part 2
Adding Ear Candy + Extra Layers
Chop Talk Phase 2
Big Section Overview
Intro and Session Prep
Picking the Sample
Chopping - Part A
Chopping - Part B
Quick Section Overview
Deep Dive into Drums
Importing Drum Samples
Drum Selection Philosophy
Drum Selection Pt. 2 + Quick Chop
Drum Mix Philosophy
Quick Section Overview
Routing
Creating a Live Set
How to Transition
Quick Mute
Mixing your Track
Live Set Master Chain
Achieve a Cohesive Mix
Check The Levels
Perform FX Walkthrough (Maschine)
Playthrough
Quick Section Overview
Export Method 1
Export Method 2
Export Method 3
Quick Overview
Wrap Up
Intro to Terminology
Groups
Patterns
Choke Groups
Pad Link
Zones (Layers)
Compressor
Limiter
Chorus
Reverb
Delay
Grain Delay
EQ (Equalizer)
Filter
Sidechain
Quantize
Swing
Transition
Velocity
Solo
Mute
Master
Beat 1 - Pattern Breakdown
Beat 2 - Pattern Breakdown
Beat 3 - Pattern Breakdown
Final Playthrough (Beat Set)
Practice Intro
The Sunn Technique
8th Note Hi-Hat Pattern
16th Note Hi-Hat Pattern
Swung Feel
House Feel
Fills
Drum and Bass Feel
Final Thoughs + Creative Journey
Quick Tips
What The Future Holds
Thank You!!!
Theory will only get you so far.
Datsunns course was the secret sauce. I couldn’t find anything online that would help me learn how to quickly chop samples and lace drums so I could express these new ideas.
After a few hours of lessons and practice I was finally translating my ideas over to my maschine plus and was banging out beats.
Thank you Datsunn.
DJ ILLANOISE
John
I can't wait for this new course! Huge fan of your workflow, sample choices, and presence as a human being lol. A bit about me real quick! Im a 30 yr old brewery owner In Knoxville TN.
Huge Dilla / MF DOOM fan, and chopping 90s hip hop inspired soul/funk music has always been a life goal of mine. I tried in college, failed and sold all my stuff. I got ableton and push 2
around the age of 27 and made no progress for 2 years, starting a business mid covid definitely was a factor to that tho. Anyways, last year I found your school of live beats course and
youtube channel, and have been completely inspired ever since. I now work on sampling or music theory 3-4 hours a day after work, and spend every free weekend diving deep into it. Of all the tutorials I've sat through, yours has been the most impactful by far. I completed the course in about 15 hours, but still have fun and refer to the concepts 2000 hours into practicing producing in that style. I've attached a few videos of beats (they rough AF but im getting over that). Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for putting inspirational sh*t into the world.
Bentley
Ziko
