Hello, i would like to know what tricks do u use to humanize ur beats and make the groove more natural....

i like to mess around with pre delay, start of the "loop", polyrhythm, polymeter, short-long phrases mixed....

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jswe wrote:Nice insights in this book chapter

Harkins, Paul. (2010). Microsampling: From Akufen’s Microhouse to Todd Edwards and the Sound of UK Garage. pp. 177-194.

Thanks =D !

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I'm pretty sure he uses fruity loops - I think one of the most inspirational records ever pressed imo he made on fruity loops... Richie reincarnations of his concept releases. Not sure what you're referring to? String? or Glitch one shots? Seems similar to some old school mirco glitch stuff 2002 er...

WhosThatGirl wrote:He probably does it exactly how you said, save for using the random feature. He microsamples then pastes together to suit his needs. Given the result, the man is a genius.

Yes, he's a fuckin genius, his works are musically awesome, his arps and glitchy/obscure textures, wow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-JKrzRnL8U Hello, someone can give me some tips on how to achieve this type of effect, that sounds like shifting from radio station to another, in theory for me sounds like he's using micro samples, then uses "random" effect on these samples.... someone has...

for those interested, here's a jazz track where every instrument has a different time signature : as far as I know, polymeter is the same as polyrythm, ie different instrument having different time signatures playing at the same time. nope , polyrhythm and polymeter are not the same thing , similar...

for instance..i never had or have any musical knowledge in terms like time signatures. i know it probably sounds silly to someone who plays in a band or has a higher level of understanding, but i have a problem getting my head around how the hell do 3/4, 5/4, 6/8, 7/8 sound when played. :oops: ok t...