G-Funk Instrumental Session with the Akai MPC One
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In this session I'm exploring the standalone operation of the Akai MPC One, creating a classic G-Funk Instrumental.I started off recording a bass...
Maschine Mk3 x Akai Force x Akai S3000 – West Coast Type Beat Making
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This video features J. Myracks creating a west coast type beat from scratch using the Maschine Mk3 along side the Akai Force and the Akai S3000. ...
Visit our West Coast Type Beat Store
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Visit our instrumental store to browse our library of West Coast Type Beats, G-Funk Beats, West Coast Hip Hop Instrumentals, Modern Funk and more...
How to use your iPhone/iPad as the Ultimate Portable Sampler and Field Recorder
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As a professional sound designer, the concept of using field recorders to capture sound in non-studio environments has been a highly valuable me...
Using the UAD Apollo Console with the Akai MPC and Hardware Synths
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In this post I will provide you with insights into how I'm using the UAD Apollo Quad Firewire audio interface as the hub of my Akai MPC based st...
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DAWless West Coast Beat Making [2 Beats using Akai MPC 4000 and iPad Pro]
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This video is a rare inside look at my creative and writing process using the MPC 4000 and my iPad "Dawless" setup. This video starts off by me d...
Yamaha Motif ES6 Demo – Using the Motif ES6 as an Outboard Effect Processor
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In this live stream we're discussing the Yamaha Motif ES6 and it's ability to act as a real time audio effect processor for studio applications....
“Life and Times” by J. Myracks
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"Life and Times" is an experimental West Coast Hip Hop beat from J. Myracks' project entitled "T.H.E". This beat is a fusion of traditional west...
New Single from upcoming project “T.H.E” entitled “Jolly Rancher Retreat”
Music
Check out my latest single entitled "Jolly Rancher Retreat", available on all digital platform now. Look out for the full project "T.H.E" ...
J. Myracks – More or Less (Extended Mix) [West Coast Beats Made in Maschine]
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This never before released beat by J. Myracks was originally part of a Maschine Jam performance video. The beat was composed in Maschine 2 using...
Boom Bap West Coast Style Live Beat Making w/ Korg Gadget 2 by J. Myracks
Beat Making Videos
In this video I'm showcasing an experimental live beat making setup using 2 iPads simultaneously to create a West Coast inspired Boom Bap beat u...
G Funk Beat Making with Korg Gadget (iPad Pro) with Introspective Commentary
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This video documents my process of getting inspired to make new music after taking a few days break from making music. During this session I use...
How to Setup an iPad to Make Beats and Produce Music
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In this video I will walk you through how to setup an audio interface and MIDI keyboard controller with an iPad Pro for beat making. This will gi...
Korg Gadget for iPad – West Coast Beat Making by J. Myracks
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This video contains clips from various beat making sessions using Korg Gadget for iOS iPad. Over the past year, Korg Gadget iOS has easily becom...
“My Music Production Studio is Better Than Yours”
Music Studio Design
Are you building your studio for yourself or are you building a studio to impress other producers and musicians?Every music producer must live hi...
Opportunities for Music Producers and Composers – 2017 Survival Guide
Music Business
Technology has changed the music production world forever and we must come to terms with this as music producers. The large scale democratization...
Business Tips for Independent Artists and Musicians 2017
Music Business
Being an independent Artist or Musician is very much like running a small business. In this video I discuss the challenges that independent artis...
How to Develop a Targeted Audience Around Your Music as an Indie Musician
Music Business
In this stream we're discussing how to develop a targeted audience for your music. Whether you're an artist or music producer, you'll benefit fro...
The Difference Between Music Producers, Composers, Sound Designers and Artists
Music Business
As revenue and visibility become more scarce within the music industry, credits are still a major concern for any music industry professional loo...
Exploring the Roland MV-8800 Production Studio Groovebox
Groove Production
The Roland MV-8800 is a groove production and sampling powerhouse that I've wanted to check out for many years. I recently got the opportunity to...