Modern production goes vinyl

It's time for ill Factor to lay down some ideas for a brand new song with Jared Evan.

In this episode, ill Factor gives his tips and tricks for jumpstarting the creative process with a blank canvas.

Then watch as he lays down the foundation for a song that will go from a blank session to co-writing with Jared Evan and mixing with Jimmy Douglass before mastering and being cut to vinyl with Dave Kutch.

Watch as ill Factor:

• Discusses the importance of taking time to create a personal collection of samples and patches to call upon later when it's time to write
• Creates the beginning of his track with Jared Evan
• Explains how to resample ideas into clips in Live for further effects
• Chooses drum samples with XLN Audio's XO plugin
• Shows his approach to quantizing MIDI to preserve groove and performance
• Adds drum loops to his performed drums
• Crafts his bass and 808 sounds using stock instruments in Live in real-time
• Creates the initial chord progression and idea for Jared Evan to start writing with

Watch ill Factor, produce "Light Shine Through" from Jared Evan. Only on Puremix.

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