The DJ/Producer Series: Making Beats

[from liner notes]

Finally a video tutorial that documents the mysteries and inner workings of producing urban electronic music.

Join Richard "Spyda" Bonnin on a tour using samples, sequencers, drum machines, computers, and more. You'll learn how to create today's hot beats right in your own home via an easy to follow 5 step method.

Informative interviews include Herbie Hancock, Robert Moog, Wally Callerio, Super Sako, Sdf1, and DJ Jam.

Many urban musical styles are covered--from Hip Hop to House, Jungle, R&B and more. Discover the popular tools and methods that will help you get the most out of your studio traks. A "Must Have" DVD for DJ's, Remixers, Producers, or anyone wanting to know more about electronic music production.

Features:

- Learn to make beats using drum machines, samplers, keyboards, sample CD's and more
- Discover today's hottest software tools
- Interviews with music insiders
- 5 part method for making beats
- An overview of MIDI & audio interfaces

Approximate Running Time: 90 min.