These are five points of my evaluations of the research that was complete.
http://www.capitalxtra.com/features/lists/famous-hip-hop-samples-loops/
This website was the first bit of research i used in my project. I initially wanted to find out more about samples used and converted into different genres. I got given many different examples and information on the top samples that have been used. The one track that stood out for me was Drake track 'Pound Cake' that used Ellie Goulding's 'Don't say a word' sample. The Capital Extra website included many examples of the top samples. This particular one inspired me to find a vocal that I can cut up and mix.
http://articles.latimes.com/1989-08-06/entertainment/ca-454_1_pop-music
After discovering how sampling was used, I then had a thought that artists or producers may not like being sampled. This could be a controversial topic, so I did some research on the topic. The verdict from the article I read was that, although critics 'don't deny' the creativity of sampling they don't believe that enough credit is given.
My second base of research was discovering how to time stretch the tempo of the sample, to a BPM I was constable with. The video actually took 5 minutes for the information to start on how to begin. This particular youtube had created previous tutorials which had helped me before so I was confident that I would be able follow the instructions. This tutorial changed me from completely cutting up every little vocal sample to changing the tempo of one specific area.
http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/music-websites
The third source of research was finding out which websites were the most successful when coming down to releasing music and listening to it as well. This area of research was only partly done online as I was also able to create a survey to find out an answer locally. The websites layout was clear and simple with numbers to back up the point statistically. This website favoured Google play and Soundcloud out of my selection. My local survey was finalised as this:
Between the two combined my final answer was to pick Soundcloud over them all.
When looking through my music as a whole, one of the key instruments used on this project was the 808. This was such an important drum because it is the typical sound of Trap. So when adding the different samples from different genres, you need to establish what genre you are transforming the sample into. The 808 tutorial was incredibly helpful as it showed me how to make it from scratch step by step. It originally started of a synth that was then re arranged and EQ'd into an incredibly heavy bass drum. I had a small idea of what worked well and how to create the sub bit of the bass, but his techniques were allot easier to follow. This research was by far one of the most important bits of the project.
Once my tracks were completed I was given and extremely helpful one to one session with Phil. He helped me completely mix one of my final tracks. This session not only helped me when it came mixing the track, but it also has helped me for the future when it comes to what softwares to use and plug ins. For example I was told to use the compressor to squash it and set the range to then turn it up through the output. This gave my mixes a final balance to them and boosted the volume for each one, I tried to replicate the technique used for the other tracks.
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