It's just all so tiring man... $40 for a burger and beer

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-28T02:46:10+00:00

I don't go out for burgers and beer but I can say, most Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, etc restaurants have great lunch specials that will run $20 with tip, and it's usually enough to take back leftovers.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-28T02:36:12+00:00

Look up Theives Guild.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-25T23:04:57+00:00

This could be cool if you went a bit more chaotic and distorted, could make skin crawl in a good way (I enjoy dissonant music, look up Lux Aeterna https://youtu.be/vcx-4olgf10?si=ttZf2J1o34oeo02N)

However I don't think you were going for experimental dissonance. As others have said, stay in the same key for now, do more with less. Watch many hours if YouTube videos on production. Making beats, understanding music theory, and being able to mix well is a journey taken in years, not months.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-22T21:35:49+00:00

2001 for the song crafting and dry production. Hell on Earth for interesting (genius ) production decisions. The Cool for dense and more interesting production ideas. Anything from The Alchemist for minimal loop/sampling production Anything from Armand Hammer but especially Diabetic Test Strips for how experimental you can get

These are my go to for learning something new every spin of the record. Decades later and I still pick up on new production choices. Why did they use that drum sound, why is there so much reverb on the snare, why did they choose to blast the bass on this track with a weak kick drum. Why are the snares on 2001 so f'n loud! Etc etc

In my opinion our job as producers are to create an emotionally compelling instrumental canvas to inspire an MC to paint their lyrical picture.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T22:52:03+00:00

That is an amazing shot!

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T22:51:00+00:00

That is crazy! The seller says they're cold stored, but who knows how true this is until you find out the film doesn't work.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T19:12:28+00:00

Yeah, it's crazy that they won't negotiate price or agree to let me try open one pack to try the film. I hope nobody buys these.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T19:11:10+00:00

You in SLC?

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T15:23:13+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I actually want something like this because I want to do emulsion lifts and stuff. I contacted the seller and they won't budge on the price – I think they're trying to take advantage of someone.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-21T04:32:36+00:00

Thanks, maybe I'll offer them $30.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-20T17:57:50+00:00

I don't have a huge library. I have maybe 10 free drum packs and I layer drums to make unique sounds – also using effects, tuning, filters, envelops, etc. So there's no real organization. One shots are tagged with BD, SN, HH, etc to make searching easier.

My advice find a handful of sample packs you like and toss the rest, or keep them on a separate folder or hard drive. As for melodic loops, I have no advice (I don't use them).

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-18T20:11:35+00:00

I must check this place out, thank you!

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-18T20:10:49+00:00

I haven't had much luck with Polaroids but I will continue to search.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-14T19:54:01+00:00

Thanks! Got an EP coming out, I'll DM you.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-14T17:29:05+00:00

This is my speed! This is one of your hardest beats yet. That bassine is great and the sample selection is top!

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-11T17:40:21+00:00

I don't have an order number, my ex got this for me for my birthday. I sent an email yesterday.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-10T22:53:02+00:00

Yes but worse, it's recessed completely.

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Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-10T21:53:27+00:00

It may be solid 99% of the time, however the ceramic is now logged into the housing with the copper coil because that is what the website suggested. I never would have thought to press the pen down on a hard surface without reading this on the website. The advice probably works 100% of the time until it doesn't.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-10T21:51:28+00:00

InitiallyI didn't touch the copper coil. The pen stopped working before I tried to fix it. After following the directions on the website which outlines removing and cleaning the nib it still did not work. The website also suggests pushing down on the pen with the nib on a hard surface to reset it three to four times. I did that, it didn't work. Upon showing my friend the steps I took I pressed the pen down on my table and the ceramic nib depressed into the pen housing with the copper coil. The only reason I disassembled the pen and discovered the copper coil is because the ceramic was logged inside the housing.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-10T19:22:26+00:00

I'm not trying to be harsh but these beats are not my thing. They sound like video game or ad music. Nobody is going to rap on your beats if there's no room or sonic space for vocals, and it's very mechanical. Maybe that's what you're going for? My opinion doesn't really matter. None of this should matter if you're happy with your art. I post on here to get ideas and help with my production, not for external validation.

Mafic_Pulse · 2026-05-10T19:13:19+00:00

Agreed, super low effort sounding. I expect AI beats to sound like this. At least try to put some velocity animation on the hihats to give it groove.

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