Kamuela Kid back at it again….

Posted By Peter on June 4, 2010

YouTube Preview ImageTwo more beats.  I used the Korg MicroSampler to chop up some vinyl on both of these beats.  The actual drum sequence is coming from the Akai Mini-Ak.  I have them midi connected.  It is even easier to get a feel for how my beat would sound now.  I can chop up a beat and get it rocking like this in less than five minutes…This enables me to comb through my vinyl collection faster and easier than I could have ever imagined before because I have spend little time sequencing and chopping and zero time assigning sounds to pads.  The first video is a sample from an Ohta San record “Love Story”.  The second is from a Japanese (made in Hawaii) record for children “Kokeshi Shindig”.  One day this will all get properly sequenced and recorded, but for now, I am happy to just have the foundation laid out.  It is a lot of fun to play it live…The Korg Microsampler is the best thing to ever happen to my beatmaking! YouTube Preview Image

DNS-3700 Denon CD Turntable $100 Rebate!!!

Posted By Peter on June 1, 2010

We have these turntables in stock (a pair in the box right now).  They sell in the store for $899.  It is a killer deal with the $100 rebate (only $799).  It has a spinning platter with a nice feel and torque to it.  We have this available in both stores to demo.  You can download the rebate form here: DNS3700 $100 Rebate Form

The Kamuela Kid is back in the house….Tom Waits and my new Microsampler!

Posted By Peter on February 3, 2010

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Making beats is what got me started on running a musical instrument store.

It has frustrated me that the very thing that got me into this (making beats) is something I just don’t do anymore.  I was feeling pretty bored and tired of making beats until this new toy by Korg came along.  I am too busy and lazy to make beats, but this thing solves that problem.  You can chop up samples and sequence a song before you could even turn your computer and get a DAW up and running or load a sound set from an Akai MPC.

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Beatroot 2009 Round 2

Posted By Chris on September 7, 2009

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