In this video Im discussing my personal views on the concept of experimentation within Art. I believe that experimentation is a fundamental aspect of being an Artist. Experimentation is the key for Artists and Musicians that are looking to find their own signature sound. In this video I discuss the importance of developing a unique [...]
Altruwisdom: Follow up to Integrating Maschine with Logic
This video is a follow up to an older video I created, discussing how to integrate Maschine with Logic Pro. In this video I’m clarifying some of the issues that users are experiencing when using the method I introduced in my previous video, “Altruwisdom: Integrating Maschine with Logic” . In this video I’m discussing the [...]
Bryan Pace-Sparkle prod. by J. Myracks
West Up! I just wanted to share some new music that I have been working on with an extremely talented artist named Bryan Pace. Here’s one of the first songs that we recorded entitled, “Sparkle”. Bryan Pace-Sparkle Leak prod. by J. Myracks by Altruwest Productions Hope you enjoy, as always leave comments and feedback. – [...]
New Music by J. Myracks- “The Rearview Mirror”
This is an experimental, psychedelic composition from my upcoming EP entitled “The Human Experiment”. Stay Tuned!- J. Myracks
Altruwisdom: Sampling in Logic Pro Using Maschine
This video is a walk through tutorial displaying how to sample using Apple Logic Pro 9 and Native Instruments Maschine. In this video, I will take you through the process of setting up the Logic Pro 9 Channel Strip to route audio to Maschine. Further more this video will show you how to configure Maschine [...]
Studio Clip- F Major Creates G Funk Groove on Maschine 1.6 (ft. DJ Battlecat)
This is a video of F Major using Maschine 1.6 to create a G-Funk, Roger Troutman influenced groove. This video is made to display the real creative process that F Major uses in the studio. The beat in this video is created from scratch, no pre-rehearsal or editing tricks. Special appearance by the legendary DJ Battlecat. Please forgive the audio quality! Enjoy
Altruwisdom: Quick Tip on Maschine Workflow
This is a quick tip on how to create a smoother workflow when using Native Instrument’s Maschine.
Altruwest TV Episode 21: Discussing Maschine 1.6 Workflow
This is a video of F Major in his home studio discussing some lifestyle changes he has made, studio changes, as well discussing sequencing and arranging sensibility using Maschine 1.6. Also featured in this video is a Beat Performance/Playback session with one of F Major’s latest instrumentals produced entirely within Maschine 1.6
F Major Messing with Maschine 1.6 Public Beta
This was just a quick shot that I took on my blackberry working with Maschine 1.6 on 2-18-2011. This is not a beat making video, nor is it a tutorial, just a brief demonstration
Studio Clip- November 2009
This is a short Clip of F Major creating the instrumental called “Aint No Way”.
Studio Clip 10/09/2010
F Major working on a new track in Ableton Live.
Beat Creation with Maschine 1.5
Once again F Major building a beat from scratch on Maschine version 1.5. This time using exclusively the sounds from the Maschine sound library. This is not a tutorial – it simply shows how fast and hands-on Maschine is for creating music.
Maschine 1.5 Introduction Video
This is the official Maschine 1.5 Introduction Video from Native Instruments.
Altruwest TV Episode 20: Beasting on Native Instruments Maschine 1.5
Unedited footage of me Beasting on my other secret weapon.
Altruwest TV Episode 19: Transitioning to Ableton Live 8
F Major discusses the process of transitioning to Ableton Live 8 and plays some tracks.
Altruwest TV Episode 18: “Favor” with Clinton Wayne
Episode 18 Features Producer F Major and Altruwest Records artist Clinton Wayne discussing the making of the song entitled “Favor”. The artists discuss the selection of the records for the sample, the process of creating the beat, developing the concept, writing the song and adding a hook. Be on the look out for Clinton Wayne’s [...]
Altruwest TV Episode 17: Studio Apartment
F Major in the studio working on a track entitled “Studio Apartment”. F Major shows most of the production process in this video from start to finish using the MPC 2500, Bass guitar, and Kurzweil PC1SE.
New Clinton Wayne Freestyle “Ain’t No Way”
New music from Clinton Wayne- Aint No way freestyle prod. by F Major West Coast Rap, Hip Hop Music, Freestyle Rap
ASK M-Phazes: How do you get your beats heard?
Producer M-Phazes sheds some light to up and coming producers on how to get your beats heard. Background music by Altruwest Productions. Check out more videos of M-Phazes at www.mphazes.com.
Altruwest TV Episode 15: R&B Soul Track
Finishing up an R&B Soul track in the studio, Business as usual for F Major. Putting the Macbook Pro through its paces, Excuse the quality Im working on a webcam in order to provide direct feed. Male R&B/Soul vocalist network with me lets make music!
F Major Blog- The Last Gear Talk
Producer F Major shares so further insight on production, gear and developing a sound musically. Recorded @ uStream.Tv.
Altruwest TV Episode 14: So whats New?
F Major giving an update on the status of the video blog series and opening up the floor for contribution.
Altruwest TV Episode 12: Takin em to Church on the MPC 2500
F Major invites viewers to watch as he creates another soulful masterpiece with the MPC 2500.