How to make Hip Hop Rap Beats with 'Maschine Mikro'

Maschine Mikro:  Producing Beats & Hits that Bang!

Native Instruments Maschine Mikro Groove Production Studio

Got lyrics, but no beats? Technology, with no production skills? And most of all...Got   Maschine Mikro, but no road map? No matter if you're new to beat making or an experienced producer or musician, there's nothing like a video demonstration and tutorial to boost-up the learning curve. While some may prefer to figure things out for themselves, by trial and error, most users of Maschine Mikro and similar technology appreciate quality product demonstrations, in order to fully exploit its capabilities. 

So in response to questions about how to make beats using Native Instrument's -- Maschine Mikro, we've searched and found a few good examples of quality video presentations, by users and reviewers, of this essential, dope, and easy-to-use technological groove-box!

But before we get down to the 'nitty-gritty' of actually learning how to create bangin beats, check out hip hop producer, Khrysis...
 

using Maschine Mikro:

                           

Now that you have an idea of what the Maschine Mikro can do, get comfortable, maybe even get a pad and writing tool to jot down a few notes, get your headphones (Beats by Dre'
if you're a 'Baller', of course), and give a big shout-out to DubSpot and Mr. Invisible's - Justin Aswell for this three [3] part slammin tutorial on >>>>>>>>
 

a). track composition,

b). finger drumming, 

and c). live performance techniques:

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"Leonard from Kosmic Sound takes us through the features of the Maschine Mikro..."

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With practice and dedication to one's craft of composing beats and breaks, whether for hobby or business, anyone can learn to produce and enhance the skills of composing...
                                

       bangin'-ass, ballerific beats...

     

so, get it poppin' like 'J. Ellis', homie!

Rapper O.G., Ice-T directs 'Art of Rap' documentary about Rhyming - to release Jan. 21, 2K12

Say what you want, say what you will, but never say O.G. rapper/actor, and [new] director, Ice-T, doesn't have swagg. From the time Ice dropped his first debut album, Rhyme Pays, in 1987 - to his current day credits - the name of the game has always been "self-pimpin". 

By his own admission, Ice never claimed to be the best or tightest rapper, or "King" of this or that. But one thing the legendary West Coast 'G' has been able to do his entire career, in part due to character influences the likes of Iceberg Slim, Schoolly D, Mac (pimp from Hawaii) and the Sugar Hill Gang, and that is:  game, hustle and grind his way to pop-cult dominance! With an established resume in both rapping and acting, Ice has added directing, as mentioned earlier, to his list of conquests.

For those who love to hate 'The Game', and the players, how many of you would trade positions with Ice-T, right now? Stop lyin', homie! Just to get next to one of his dimes (past and present), Mr. Rap Hater wouldn't hesitate to be "Ice-T", or at least his mini-me. 

Inspired by a void he recognized over the years, Ice asked 15 questions of 54 rappers regarding how 'rap' is done. He acknowledges that as many times as he's been asked various questions about rap, never once was he asked, "How do you rhyme?" 

Something from Nothing:  The Art of Rap - directed by Ice-T, is a documentary highlighting the varied distinctions and styles of rhyming, and how individual rap stars actually contemplate, plot and execute them. 

This project makes a lot of sense for Ice, rap/hip-hop music and fans; after suckin'-up game as an actor - he's been getting practically free directing lessons on the job (or on the set). Most of what the world knows about rap are its personalities and symbols of success - finally, a fresh look at how the art is crafted. 

Good lookin' out, Ice! Not everyone can spit-it, but we can all learn to appreciate the art and style of lyrical flow.

"This ain't a movie for rap haters."

"Directed by Ice-T and featuring Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dog, Kanye West and more comes a feature length performance documentary about Rap music. Ice-T takes us on a deeply personal journey to uncover how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world."

After 'no-go' with Rakim, could Rick Ross and Dr. Dre be the "choke"?

On January 8, 2012 rap spitter - Rick Ross tweeted the following:  "Just spoke to my biggest musical influence for the 1st time. Dr. Dre just changed my life with a phone call..." 

Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'? Could a 'collabo' be in the works for Double-R and Dr. Dre, possibly? What would be Dre's incentive for blessing Ross with beats, especially since he's all-good with his cash-cow, and one of the best selling platinum rap artists, Eminem? We checked the vibe from fans of the doctor and most don't seem too crazy about the idea.

Some say they're not cool with Ross' former employment as a cop; they question his "gangsta" credibility, making him ineligible to work with hip-hop's tightest producer and [original] 'gangsta' beat hit maker. In other words, they don't think Ross rates high enough to lace one of Dre's toxic kush-rhythms, let alone a whole project's worth. Oh well.

Time will tell if this is all shake or real choke in the air between Dr. Dre and Rick Ross, but you can't hate on Ross soakin'-up game from one of rap music's most respected. 

A hook-up that's swagg for-real-though was Doc and L.A. street legend - Freeway Rick Ross,

linkin'-up in Los Angeles, California. During an event back in August, 2011 Dre donated some of his Beats by Dre headphones, for a community dance competition, to O.G. - Rick Ross' Freeway Enterprise Presents:  L.A. Can Dance event. Good look to both O.G.'s for givin' back to the hood.

Considering the last time Dre was supposed to bless an MC's project with his productive genius and precision-sharp skills...

(um...Rakim comes to mind), this, too, might just be another bone for buzz. If the deal does happen, the pressure will be on Double-R to bring-it on a level far beyond what he's delivered in the past. What do you think?

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