Beatscape: I just don't get it

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jlizerbram
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2010/08/20 19:39:06 (permalink)

Beatscape: I just don't get it

Ever since upgrading to Sonar PE 8.5, I've been tinkering with Beatscape.  I just don't get it... is there an easy reference guide or video somewhere out there to explain it to dummies?  I was watching Seth's YouTube video on PE 8, and although he spent a lot of time on Beatscape, it just didn't click.  

Also, what genres of music would it work best with?  I write all types, but less Hip Hop and Electronica.  It seems these genres are good with Beatscape?

Thanks
post edited by jlizerbram - 2010/08/20 19:43:37

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    D.J. ESPO
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    Re:Beatscape: I just don't get it 2010/08/20 20:37:17 (permalink)
    I will try to avoid the value judgments that sometimes come up in regards to loops for compositional use, resampling or re-mix as a genre or whatever ; the fact is that most music that folks claim to be "linear" also has repeating ostinatos  and/or motifs till the cows come home .

    It's all about the loops baby !!!  And I don't know if you noticed or not , but the 8.5 installer put 4GB worth of content for beatscape ( yup , in the form of loops !) on your sweet hard drive !!!! 

    The thing plays back  single shots of samples or loops ( not in super realistical multisample velocity triggered  layers either !! just like an old time beat box = one sample one time  as far as I can tell  ) ; a pad plays a loop or single shot , then  use the edit functions to chop  and mangle ... there aren't a whole lot of rules actually ... Just journey and look for inspiration .  you can listen to a sample thats a multi track version and then take the individual track from that and play.





    check the read me in 8.5 and in the BS folder  ( gotta love that  beatscape  shortened = B.S.   !LOL)



    Here's Craig " the man " Andertons intro .
    http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan09/articles/sonarworkshop_0109.htm

    Cheers
    post edited by D.J. ESPO - 2010/08/20 20:42:49
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    jlizerbram
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    Re:Beatscape: I just don't get it 2010/08/23 23:39:51 (permalink)
    Thanks, D.J. Espo, for pointing me in the right direction to dig into further. I appreciate the info!

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