Help me become Pharrell or Danger Mouse

[NT!]

el d- mbox is a good start, but you really want the mbox pro II which comes with all the cool sampler add ons and stuff, plus you will need a computer capable of running pro tools which will run you at least another 1200 or so, more if you really want to be ballin out with your freaky deaky mixes and stuff.

that's all i can really contribute but i wish you the best man

[Ikonoclast]

Gumpzilla - I can't tell if that is a sarcastic comment, but I am aware of how the word is spelled, Im aware someone on the forum already has the handle "Iconoclast". Ikon is my rap name, short for Ikonoclast. I was going to use 2 K's but then I figured that people would somehow associate it with KKK.

[nolanfan34]

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

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El D,

Others have mentioned this already, but please note that the cost does NOT include the capital needed to sign dcifrths!

(Or microphones, or a powerful computer, as NT mentioned, to run Pro Tools)

Otherwise, the answer is yes!

[BWebb]

Ikon,

I think the fact that you misspelled your name gives street cred to your abilities, e.g. Snoop Dogg, Outkast, etc.

[Ikonoclast]

Although the Neptunes beats are pretty amazing, I personally think the best beats used to come from Mobb Deep, around "Tha Infamous" and "Murda Musick". If you study beats you like, and see the elements to them, the effects, you can replicate your own version of these with an MBOX. You could probably even do some with samples and FruityLoops, but I don't reccomend it. I suggest once you get the equipments, find beats that you think are the best that are ALSO widely popular. Emulate these beats "in your own words" or in this case, with your own style. Or just light the trees up and let whatever happens happens. If you have the creative intellect, that is all you need.

[Aloysius]

Ikonoklast >>>> Ikonoclast.

Now you will never blow up and sell millions of records.

GG.

-Al

[siccjay]

I have a friend that raps but is too broke for beats. I too would like to become a sick producer. I actually have made a couple beats with some [censored] programs in my day. If I learned to use the better programs I think I could make some cool ish.

[El Diablo]

z: That Propellerhead software site looks pretty sweet. I will check out their stuff. Thanks.

Ikon: Word.

All: Those of you supporting me in this effort will not regret it.

[El Diablo]

sicc,

Maybe you can be in my crew or something.

[Vyse]

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I bet I could make lots of sweet beats and samples and loops and other cool stuff.

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Can I get in on this action?