How good is the dollar bin? - digging in the crates Mpc Live 2 Beat making

[@mpchead]

Weekly samples www.patreon.com/mpchead My sample packs mpchead.bandcamp.com

[@riodany1]

Showing content like this is very important, I’ve had many zero days when it comes to sampling.

[@mpchead]

Just another day in the studio.

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I swear I've had like a 3 year run on rarely ever finding any melodic samples that inspire me. Tons of drums though.

[@CORLEYKG5000]

It's sucks more when you buy a new sampler and don't have nothing fresh to sample😒

[@discowolf25]

@@CORLEYKG5000 The Dynamic Five-1978. You’re welcome.

[@WE.ARE138]

@@discowolf25 There's no way there couldn't be GEMS in crusted throughout their records. Good looking out!

[@MrNote365]

I think this is more important that a lot of "how to make beats" tutorial, dealing with the feeling of "i'm not inspired", "this sample doesnt tell me nothing". The importance to stop, take a step back and called it a day IS FINE. Thank you for showing it how it really is Marlow

[@mpchead]

of course, it's just another day in the studio. relax for a bit and go back to digging until something pops up.

[@rwesreal]

Not only is Jazz a samplers heaven…..it’s amazing just to listen to on vinyl!! 80’s and 90’s sampling drew me to the original songs…then fell in love with jazz itself and have been a jazz head since! One original art form to another!

[@chosenone543]

yeah pretty the same thing for me but recently

[@BuiltbyFellony]

No matter how shitty something sounds at first, ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS try it at half and double speed before you trash it completely. Found so many nice microloops from otherwise ass records this way

[@mpchead]

It's a good idea to try out chops before discarding. That's why having a drum loop ready to go is so useful.

[@BuiltbyFellony]

@@mpchead Sometimes even just a single hit or stab or whatever is enough, tune that to C and you're onto something

[@fade2blak91]

@@BuiltbyFellony i watched a short sample video by Eddie Leonard this morning man, it’s inspiring what happens with a one shot

[@BuiltbyFellony]

@@fade2blak91 Real talk, I try and make use of anything and everything (providing there's at least one nice sound in there that can be isolated) sample wise no matter how shitty the source material is

[@TapeFlip]

Its really interesting how us producers have such different ears for music in what we are listening for.. for me at 4:33-4:36 that loop with the spacey synth in the back sounds dope and could be a cool foundation for a different kind of beat. its always a diferent vibe and feel we are after. but its true sometimes the inspiration can get lost when you cant find what youre after. great vid showing the the ups and downs of the process! keep up the vids.

[@mpchead]

it was a cool synth now that I listen to it.

[@shenglongisback4688]

The synth sounds like a mobb deep song from the 1st album.

[@guillaumecarteret1642]

Donuts vibe !😄

[@TheMattmatic]

6:52 strong Dillatronic vibes!

[@IZA-611]

I just finished up a beat right now with a record I got from the dollar bin and it actually gave me another start for a beat as well. Never underestimate it but also know what you’re looking for

[@twislabeatsofficial1634]

Thank God for the dollar bins! Found a lot of real pearls through the years. When buying records for 5-10 dollars you might not take some 'risks' that you might take in the dollar bin.

[@carbonvibes]

Thank for sharing Marlow, appreciate you taking the time to show the process. Much respect.

[@WE.ARE138]

Nothing like the warm blanket vibe of the Rhodes to curl up in. Its always good to hear other perspectives. Keep up the great CONTENT!

[@Tapez]

Bro the fact that nobody is calling out at 7:13 that that song was used a lot in American Horror Story I think it was used in “Asylum” if im not mistaken! Such a great show

[@DJ279V]

Every record has something on it. Just depends how you flip it, but I agree it is more satisfying to buy 1 solid record vs several to sift through. Thx for showing ur skills!!

[@Icedout4real]

love it some fire stuff

[@rickywashington2594]

Aint nothing wrong with being choosy when buying records you spend the money so but what you like. That's the way I gamble when buying vinyl!!!

[@ceciliafbrown373]

Always good to learn my brother. STAY AWAY FROM THOSE BINS!!!

[@milesb9191]

Almost all the records I sample are from dollar bins or the library.

[@jonassinning1205]

first cut instant dope

[@krazywabbit]

Lesson taken. Thank you.

[@jadiengarcia9249]

I love these videos , hit or miss. These videos are motivational !!

[@Tangerinetambourine]

7:58 was the highlight for me

[@banparlous2552]

See I even liked where you took some of those chops even tho they weren't your preferred sounds. Great vid

[@mpchead]

Thanks ✌🏼

[@playloud8069]

Excellent!

[@chooch107]

Thanks for sharing the lows as well as the highs man. Wish I had a Rhodes and be able to play it like that after a duff digging session 😂

[@NeckNoddin]

this session is exactly what i've been goin through lately. been listening to records for hours on end trying to find samples that matches with the beat. it can get really frustrating at times. good content as always

[@Dubsnice]

love your content man keep it up

[@mpchead]

✌🏼

[@ggjason]

Always entertaining. Good stuff, Marlow!

[@juliusabia811]

Ahhhh so inspiring

[@TheNoirTapes]

Good video Marlow. I appreciate that you are so honest with your mindset. Really makes it easier to relate and grow. 🙏

[@Havencheese]

Haha, Luna Parker! I knew straight away that would be a “No”.

[@bigfuzzztv787]

Believe it or not,... (coming from an old MPC HEAD) you're the shit.

[@mpchead]

🙏🏼thanks man

[@da_mutiny]

Once again dope content! Keep bringing us them bangers....

[@marylewis3311]

He got the Jazz. 😎

[@dodgecitystudios3719]

Valuable lesson. 🎓Keep digging. 🕳

[@Imakebeats65]

lots of dollar bin treats just make sure you know what you're looking for, the foreign records are hit and miss if you aren't familiar with the artist but depending on where you live sometimes dictates the variety of records you may find cause we all have been there...

[@guillaumecarteret1642]

I hear a good sample ! Sounds like a tune Dilla used on donuts ! Obligado ✌️

[@JUNO-69]

Do you ever think of isolating vocals or other elements using software like iZotopes RX music rebalance? I’ve had a play around with some otherwise throw away samples due to them being super busy arrangements and the software cleans them up so well. It’s almost magic. To the point where you can remove reverb from tracks.

[@mpchead]

never heard about it, need to check it out.

[@60_beats]

Nice video post good stuff

[@mattiaspigaa]

i have that same Gastone Parigi record!

[@413XF]

beat at 1:15 fire af

[@verbone]

Man, I thought you had something at 9:35. Pitch it up a few notes, add some stuff, and it'd hit.

[@Rpsnelrdam]

I was thinking the same thing. Anyone know the name of the record? Might wanna try this out for myself.

[@verbone]

@@Rpsnelrdam I wouldn't tell other people's digs/samples, but maybe Marlow will tell you if you ask him.

[@johnringopowers4527]

Great video brother! I’ve started getting into streaming and content making but I’m getting a few copyright strikes..how are you avoiding those??? Is it how long your playing the sample? Or what else can help me avoid the strikes? Thanks again bro for all you do

[@cloud_noises]

I'd be curious to see how you organize all these small cuts that you've collected. Like, how does it work when you want to go back and use them? Do you remember how you named them and what they sound like? Do you have a good system for how to name the sample files so you can sort them by how they sound? Or do you end up just scrolling through a hundred short samples looking for something that will work with whatever you're making? Kind of a boring subject I guess, but maybe it'd make an interesting/useful video.

[@JaymoJangles]

That first cut sounded like a bit like Oh No by Pharoah Monch

[@Imakebeats65]

most records you can use unless it sounds too happy for hip hop now if you want that cheesy sound have at it but its good to recognize the wackness before you get too involved with the track

[@cratecult]

hey man great videos!! i was wondering, do you apply an eq between your turn table and your mpc? in orther words do you pre-eq or pre-filter your samples?

[@mpchead]

no, the mpc Live has all the filters I need. But I do use the Live to sample into the 60, that way I can filter before sampling into the 60.

[@cratecult]

@@mpchead Nice, thanks for your answer! have a good one!

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

Like 3! I'm always saying I'm gonna go to the "feiras de fim de semana" to get some records. Gotta go someday!

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

New studio?

[@mpchead]

Algumas feiras sao muito boas

[@mpchead]

Yeah new home

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

@@mpchead congrats my friend!

[@agaleas76]

Looking to purchase some headphones for my brand new MPC, what headphones do you recommend?

[@TheGorillafoot]

Man, when I was in college all I could afford was dollar bin and trading in records. If you knew how to clean records everything had its use and sometimes dust is good. Of course it wasnt like how it is now. Crazy the demand for records that where a dime a dozen.

[@PhatBoiLotto]

The second sample when you flipped it started to sound a bit like Kev Brown’s stuff.

[@tjnukj]

Thanks for letting us into your lair friend , I appreciate your existence !

[@mpchead]

✌🏼

[@richibucki]

I usually get what I think I will like or if it has a good cover. I'm running out of space :(

[@marcelocg]

I have much fun watching these vídeos! Nice to se the search process and also have a clue of many different music styles! By the way, where do you use to buy these records? Is there a "must go" place in Porto (or maybe in Matosinhos)?

[@mpchead]

This is in Viseu. Porto you have vinyl disc , porto calling and Louie Louie.

[@bqram]

Pá, tens razão. Eu acho melhor gastar um pouco mais de dinheiro e comprar discos de boa qualidade que encher as minhas estantes de lixo musical 😊 Gostei muito desse video, reality check ! 👏🏻

[@mpchead]

opá tinha comprado um grande disco e tinha ficado mega contente.

[@ShaneVesuvius]

I just realised how much I would struggle if I'd tried to sample songs in my own language.cause the music's usually garbage (Dutch) Props to you man.

[@joephartelust6816]

You’re not listening to the right dutch music then

[@ShaneVesuvius]

Most likely. Admittedly a flaw of mine cause I am a bit biased towards Dutch music. However, I am open to suggestions.

[@twislabeatsofficial1634]

Try to find some rogier van otterloo, louis van dijk and thijs van leer records, not the classical stuff they made but the funky stuff. They made quite a lot of jazzy and funky stuff, all to be found om the dollar bin. Try neerlands hoop, Liesbeth list, Elly & Rikkert, Truus Simons...

[@skaterocker666]

Solution en Pim Jakobs zijn ook dope en allebei te vinden in de 3 voor 5 euro bak ✌️

[@rensx4952]

Ik geniet zo van het leven van Django Wagner heeft wat losse drums in het begin ;)

[@TheJournalismBizCoach]

Is your studio in a new space? Looks more minimalist than usual...

[@mpchead]

I changed house, still trying to fit everything in this smaller room.

[@haase7635]

new studio? new mpc 2000?

[@lewisaitken5752]

Hey Marlow, I can see you have the 2000 Classic on the desk, do you still have your blue 2000XL and do you prefer one over the other? Cheers

[@mpchead]

I prefer the XL, still have but is repairing right now. I'm changing all the tactile buttons.

[@hpfm3307]

@@mpchead Hi Marlow. Where did you leave it repairing?

[@TheDJKAMAZ]

O malhao malhao 😁

[@dracul74]

I hear ya. I think if you wanted a jazz break... try sampling classic soul and r n b... they are like jazz’s buddies :)

[@mpchead]

Need to do that for sure.

[@jadiengarcia9249]

At 9:58-0:59 is something hot 🔥

[@Sheron77777]

5:37

[@tamirhill5980]

Ayo Marlow You ever thought about sampling R&B Or Soul records.

[@mpchead]

I did a few times, works good. Might need to go to some soul records next.

[@fade2blak91]

@@mpchead always some soul samples in the dollar bins, everyone’s already sampled them but who gives a shit 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@yayyhy]

How do u sample when they have the drums playing all through it?

[@mpchead]

I don't usually sample with drums

[@henryskillz1090]

Man for me there was so much heat in that stash. Dollar bin for the Patreon fam 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@michael.henery]

oooooo i see you got a 2000 O_O

[@mpchead]

yeah, waiting for some samples.

[@michael.henery]

@@mpchead cant wait to hear some :)

[@Jersey_Eddie]

I just spend about 12 bucks on 40 albums. Out of those only 3 samples were usable. Literally took me about 7 hours to go through those albums. Had fun doing it but it’s was grueling defeat each useless track I listened too.

[@heyyomyman]

love music cause the shit you heard you ain't like... I was bopping lol

[@rossginn5333]

i thought that first beat was amazing

[@fade2blak91]

Damn this was me yesterday picking through straight trash! Only thing I’m buying from them for now on is soul (unless I find Maynard and Gato) And days like that make me super frustrated! Came across a Bill Evans record yesterday for $7 thinking i found a steal, it had to be the worst Bill Evans 80s electronic shit i ever heard 😩. I’m glad to know it’s not just me who goes through that cycle. Side note, i know you record the outs of the MPC what are you using to record your voice at the same time?

[@mpchead]

Just using an audio interface with thw mpc and mic connected to it

[@fade2blak91]

@@mpchead okay thanks man!

[@Grawlixify]

I'd say you could grab garbage 1 dollar records and a couple of jazz records to offset the 1 dollar disaster bin.

[@mpchead]

true