

Video: Making a Downtempo beat on Maschine
Beginning of an in-studio beat making and production series with Tyler August.

Austin Mic Exchange - Austin's stage for rising Hip Hop / RnB acts
I've recently been going to the Austin Mic Exchange and I'm loving what I'm seeing. It's growing into Austin's stage for discovering new 512 based rappers, singers, DJs, producers, and performance groups. Austin Mic Exchange (AMX) is hosted at the Spider House ballroom just north of the University of Texas campus. Signups open at 830 then from 9-11 PM on Wednesday nights. The format is designed for each artist/group to perform one original song for the crowd. With an MC and D


Why I use Maschine
I always sound like a broken record whenever I talk to anyone about Maschine but it really has been a game changer for me on so many levels. From sound quality to production flow, this tool really has helped me level up my production game. I love producing hip hop beats and while you can make any genre you want, its especially awesome for hip hop. A few years ago, when I started getting feedback on my productions from industry professionals, I noticed a common remark that gav