Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

OK, here's the deal. I bet I could make lots of sweet beats and samples and loops and other cool stuff. And I could be a super-producer for all kinds of music.

However, I'm not sure what exactly I should be using to record all this awesome stuff I come up with.

I figure I want to also be the new king of mash-ups.

I'm pretty sure this is going to be my fastest path to super-celebrity in the entertainment world, and easier to implement than my other plan of becoming a world-famous director.

Can someone give me some tips, maybe starting with what software I should be getting?

Thanks!

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

I have no tips, but if you're looking for a creative collaborative partner who is similarly full of awesome musical ideas but has little technical knowledge, PM me!

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

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I think Reason is a popular software app, as well as the super-expensive Pro-tools.

As far as samplers I hear all the greats have an SP 1200, but those are kind of old.

Also you need some sort of weirdness angle, you'll have to come up with that on your own.

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

The MBox 2 is what I have at work. I only use it for audio interviews, but it's a good program for all kinds of mixing. It comes with ProTools software, and has inputs for microphones so people can lay down some sick lyrics. Even came with a CD with drum beats and things!

Anyway, it's more powerful than the free apps online like Audacity, and might be a decent place to start.

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Also you need some sort of weirdness angle, you'll have to come up with that on your own.

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The worlds of lucha libre and hip-hop have clearly been yearning to merge for some time. I think he'll be fine.

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

I think everyone uses Pro-Tools.

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If you need someone who has no real ability to beat box but can spit all over the microphone I'm your guy.

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

You should probably call dicfr to see what program he uses to mix stuff like mikeyrap.

Re: Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse
 

nolan: WTF, are you telling me I can become a super-producer for under $500? Wow, awesome.

All: Please, more detailed step-by-step instructions/recommendations! I will bring the best of you along with me in my meteoric ride to superstardom.

nath: Taken under consideration.

blinden: What do I do with that link?