Past Video Tutorials 1-20
These are the very first tutorials posted for Todaysbeats.com. I call it the "Beginners Basics". These videos are old, but very very effective. I recommend that you absolutely do not move forward without watching these tutorials maybe even 2-3 times, enjoy.
Past Video Tutorials 21-40
Heres the follow up with the earlier tutorials. These sessions although older covers all of the basics you'll need to know to get you going. Be sure not to skip over these sessions, as they will prepare you for whats to come.
Past Video Tutorials 41-60
We move on to 2006 with these very intuitive tutorials. All the sessions here is more beneficial than 2005. I was just warming up to you guys, I gets a little more productive, crazy and fun in 2006.
Past Video Tutorials 61-80
I gets a little tough on ya here! I holds no bars. The sessions are tougher, sophisticated, detailed and elevated. besides, you guys are not mere students anymore. You're now partners, stuck in for the long run, so be sure to watch, learn and discern to the fullest.
Past Video Tutorials 81-98
OK, we move on to 2007 for these sessions here. Dont let the year fool you though, knowledge is still born and styles and flavors are taught. Tips for current trends is what make these sessions so powerful. Extremely beneficial information for your arsenal.
Present Video Tutorials 101-120
We get a little tougher on the education in these sessions. Can't continue to feed you baby milk, so we make it our aim to shoot you tougher sessions, and try to encourage you to think more and utilize your new found knowledge to come up with hit singles.
Present Video Tutorials 121-135
In 2008, we holds no bars! grimey, street, gritty, but classy. We dig deeper into vocals, Reason 4.0, mixing and all the other good works. Just when you think you've learned it all, we open up a new can of worms on ya. Warning, these sessions, are tough, but Im sure you can handle them, you've been prepared well.
155. My Fav Five
These are our most recent and current tutorials. We dig much more deeper into the art and secret of recording good R&B vocals, mixing the vocals so that it sits well in the track and is transparent in the mix and also get into explicit detail about MIXING & MASTERING.
161. Back In The Bricks
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MAKE YOUR OWN BEATS: HIP HOP PRODUCERS FEEDBACK AND TESTIMONIALS
Thanks Tee. After reading the brochure they sent me in the mail, I found out that the only course I can afford is the Electronic Music Producer classes but they teach everything you already taught us. Plus the only thing you get is a certificate for passing so I think I’ll be better off sticking to Hip Hop in Session. I wanted to take the Audio Technology course for a diploma but they want 17 grand but if I ever am in the position to afford it I’m going to take your advice. Once again thanks for everything…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Raymond Brown
Hey Terrence , i won’t take much of your time , i promise . just wanna say that i love what your doin and i think it takes a big hart to do it.if u ever have any doubts just remember that you’r helpin alot of people much more than u ever could know peace………………………………………………………..BEAT ADDICT [The Forum]
Hi Terrence,
Thank your very much.
I can imagine that a lot of people are stealing from you, because you have dope ass stuff to steal. Don´t get me wrong, I think it´s totally unfair concerning your passionate work, but if your stuff wouldn´t be very good nobody would steal anything from you.
I know a lot of pages where you can download a lot of stuff, fortunately the police is doing a lot of investigation in this case and they hunt a lot of illegal downloaders…which is neccessary and really cool!
personally speaking i do not think that your price is too high, because you show a lot of tricks and secrets. and if a producer like me buys it, i think it will replace a lot of studio experience which might take years for me on my own…knowledge is the key. I can already tell that by the lil videos i´ve seen for free on your webpage. I directly adopted some things in my own production…and I really love the result. Hope you don´t mind that I attached a lil snippet of a new song I did with my friends David and Georgi from florida. maybe you can take the time to listen to it.
i´m inquiring if you like that?:)
back to your video lessons…of course i keep in mind that every customer who bought your package gets all your sounds…that´s crazy! i´ve been collecting sounds since i was 16 and i know what it means to give away very good sounds, especially drum sounds! that´s what makes a track working when it comes to production. it´s very very valueable to my mind.
so to make a long story short, i think your price is absolutely justifiable!
would be great if we can stay in touch.
best wishes from hamburg, holla back, Frank
Thanks T,Your stuff is hot. I purchased sessions 1&2 about 8 months ago. However, sending me the new drum samples will be more than enough compensation. My executive producer will be joing your elite club soon. Thanks for: “Robbing from the rich to give to the poor, so we can all have dough and elevate to give and get more!
Watch out for that Crank City Records (CCR)!
Thanxx loads. The log in information is now safely tacked away. Gotta get back on the site and acquire some more knowledge. You won´t beleive the
progress am making over here. Couldn´t even come up with a beat in a month or two months B4. Just cooked up 3 new joints today.You are a true blessing from God. Words are not enuff. God bless you Tee.
Hi Terrence,Hope you don´t mind if i just introduce myself real quick. i am producer from hamburg and my name is frank. i am 29 years old. my hobbies are…no, just kidding…
i dicovered your website and i took the time to go through some lessons. i really like how you explain and what you said and wrote on your page. you seem to be real and you know what you´re talking about!:) you got soul! that´s cool! i really like to buy your Sessions 1 – 9 and support your idea. When do you think it will be available for my new Intelmac? I also would like to know if your Drum Samples Vol. 1 – 3 are included in the package? If not is there a chance to buy it separately?
I am really willing to buy your collection cause i know it will help me to understand some useful techniques and i know that i can expand my skills. i would be pleased to hear back from you. holla back, as my friends david or georgi from floroda would say…:) have a great weekend with your family. thanks in advance! best, frank!
Hey man! send me your email address…I want to send you some pics of my studio…get your proffessional opinion! Also by seeing what i have,you may have some suggestions on how to put it to better use…..I went to school for recording arts and sciences and just from checking out your Vol. 1&2, i got more out of that than school!
When i can afford it i will join your VIP!…………………………………………………….kewl43
Hey Terrence
A Tee, your not gonna believe this man, we got your disk playing out the big BANGIN! speakers down here at the studio man, and loving it, you hilarious dog! It’s about 13 of us in here gettin game dog! You definetly that guy for real dog, I hope you get what comes to you, and the crew says what up doe tee! hahhhhh, it’s lovely dog, we got love for you down here in the boon docs man, holla back! ………………………………………………………………………Kilo [One touch Hustlaz].
Yo B! Or should I say T! First of all, I wanna say thanks, you keeps it real, I see you grindin helpin us out and I really appreciate what you doin dude. Your production is grimey and classy son, I’m feelin ya joints, they hot and for you to be willin to spread the love and game is certainly real. I don’t personally need all the disc, but some of the information on your site has opened my eyes to some stlye used, that I myself could never get on my own, so that alone is on some love homie, I’m certainly feeling your joints, and I wanna get wit you, on some callabo joints, I know you mad busy but don’t miss out on this oppurtunity, so holla back……………………“private user”
OK Man, I was a little leery about this site, until I seen the tutorial on your son, after watching your son make a nice lil hip hop beat on his own I was convinced that this would be the site to help me in my production. I watched your free tutorials and my game changed already. I’m sold, Im sure you can get me where i need to go, keep up the good work and thanks for this site man, I’ll tell it to the world!!!!!
………………………………………………………………………………….”Choice” from IL.
A dude! Are you serious? A beat makers site dedicated to up and coming hip hop producers? I dont want to mess it up for the others, but aren’t you teaching a liittle too much…lol…? What about the dues you paid homie? I’m not knocking ya hustle but I really think that this is God sent. I know you making yo bread from this site, but I feel you give us way more than what we give you homie, if this is a blessing, let it stay, you have my support for life! For life dog!………Antonio “Tommy Guns” Lewis.
EQUIPMENT CONVO
Terrence, Wassup T. Got a kind of serious question so I thougt I would come straight to a source that would help me rather than make a smart comment. I am about to start investing into my studio. I am needing some info on what I need to get besides my lil christmas list i got. I am gonna get an MPC, Mixer, and Monitors. Just got a new strong computer for softwares. What else would I need for this lil christmas list to make these 3 itmes work to the best of they ability and my ablilty? Thanks, Marcus
Well it’s kinda hard for me to say, see if you have an MPC and some keyboards, then this is an analog setup, but if you had the cpu software, it’s a different type of system. Some like the mpc for the feel, but if you got the good drum samples, it really dont make a difference in “my opinion”, I had a MPC3000, Juno, Roland 2080 with all the sounds, triton and all that good stuff, but I sold it for the Cubase, and Sampletank Software. After I heard the quality of the instruments, I new that was all I needed, so I sold all my hardware on ebay, stuck with a very powerful CPU and stacked up on software, no hardware to worry about, no more high electric bills and the industry literally have no clue as to what I use but praise the sound and quality. Having both, in my opinion defeats the purpose. I sometimes do tutorials and make the beats, mix it down and deliver it all on my laptop, see with this setup Im extremely mobile. I will be traveling with my laptop when I do this production in NY, folks will think I’ll be coming in with an MPC4000, and all these heavy keyboards, that no one likes to help me carry, lol…..but nope, just my little old powerhouse laptop, thats my drum machine, recording studio and about 7 keyboards all rapped up this this little old thing in the suitcase, now how about that for some technlogy?
But for the most part, here’s a list.
Cubase Series: SX 2,3, ETC. $200.00 – $500.00
SAMPLETANK SERIES: 2.5, 3.0, ETC. $200.00 – $500.00
SONIC SYNTH AND SOUNDS: 2, ETC. $200.00 – $500.00
MOBILE PRE USB $100.00 – $200.00
CONDENSER MICROPHONE $100.00 – $500.00
NEAR FIELD MONITORS $100.00 – $300.00
AMPLIFIER/OR POWERED MONITORS $100.00 – $300.00
SR202 DRUM eMACHINE or BATTERY Free – $200.00
SONY MDR-V600 HEADPHONES $99.00
And you can pretty much, or should I say literally hang with the big DAWGS!
Of course you can add or subtract, but this will get you started.
“I am overwhelmingly delighted to unlock the rich source of information contained in Hip Hop In Session interactive training. It should be included as a necessary training aid in schools that have cemented their focus on hip hop music instruction” ……………………………………………-Steve “The JazzMan” THE JAZZ ARTISTS NETWORK
“Aug, 14 2005″ I have a friend that is a producer and I told him I’m waiting to buy my radium midi controller and he starts laughing at me, telling me man you gonna have to buy some real equipment not that software shit. I was like okay we’ll see…I can’t wait to get started to make him feel like an ass…LOL. But could you get back at me on those questions when you get a chance…appreciate everything.
[Tee] Hey Frankie, Have him listen to the production put together on Todays Beats. You will need a pro sound card, but you can get away with mobilepre usb http://www.digitraxx.com/ma_mobilepre.html for around $109.00 and the 49 keyboard will suit you just fine.[Tee]
“Aug 17, 2005″ Thanks and better believe I told him to check out Today’s Beats.COM. He couldn’t believe it…he was like naw man that can’t be software he’s using it sounds to clear.
[IRONIC] Tee
Frank
Sorry for the inconvenience; It’s just i’ve been producing hip hop/rap beats for the last two years in Asia, I stumbled across your page and the free videos you had online, and learnt in 1 hour, techniques I would have eventually figured out in 1-3 years (or techniques that were much easier than mine)! Hip hop is still very small here, I’m part of the rapidly growing movement that is bringing it out. All the ‘hip hop’ producers here have pop backgrounds, so they don’t capture the sound right. I’m in a good position because I actually grew up in New York, so I have a better hip hop understanding and feel; but I feel I have so much more to learn on the technical side. Them videos would definitely help me out! Most producers I know are stingy with their sounds, and techniques, so it’s cool what you’re doing..
Mr. Fleming, I was lucky enough to stumble across a message board where a kat was screaming about your website. I immediately checked it out and tried out one of you free tutorials and was blown away with how much I learned and how easy you made it. You literally gave me more knowledge in about 5 minutes than I could have ever hoped to gain on my own. I then picked up your MPC drums supersized package and for only 28 bucks including shipping I got my hands on the dopest sounds I’ve ever heard. My beats have just entered the next level. My only complaint is that you don’t have more sounds to offer. You’ve got me hooked, and I’ll be setting myself up for VIP status at the end of this week to make sure I don’t miss anything going on with your site. Stay up and God bless. P.S. I’m really anxious to see that FL Studio4 tutorial that you have coming soon. When is that going to hit the site??? And thanks again………………………………………….PortisPunch
I said I was going to take a chance on your product, I was buying it strictly for your sounds... The way I normally use sounds I purchase
is transfer them to zip and import each one individually through the zip for my Triton, this way takes hours to get one custom kit
together but it works... I went to your site and clicked on your tutorial for reason (I have the software sitting in my workstation
drawer, still in its original packaging) and I was absolutely blown away... For once I am actually as excited as I was when I found out
my Triton was on its way (after being on back order for 3 months in '01)..............................................Larry
Gotta say, what ur doin is great 2 and i (like many others im sure) appreciate it so keep up the good work.. checked out ur free reason tutorials and they r the bomb! just str8 the the point………………………………………………………….Peace! Ed
I have to thank you for sharing all of your valuable information. My beats have been quickly improving every time I watch a tutorial. Thanks, I appreciate it. I will rep www.todaysbeats.com here in MPLS,MN…………………..Smith, Benjamin J
They call me Prophet of Soul and I stumbled into your site a week ago. I’m an emcee / dj / producer. I’ve been making noise for 20+ yrs (N.Y.C., Alaska.and now Las Vegas). I’ve been puttin’ it down analog. In 95′ I tried switching over to the pc for recording and mixing but the technology had too many glitches back then and it steered me away. A few weeks ago a homie in Alaska ( Kool DJ Reggie Ward, who will be subscribing if he hasn’t already), started building me a pc strictly for music production. I should have it later this week if all goes well. I just wanna let you know that you have my full support in what you’re establishing. I will be subscribing and bringing a host of other aspiring producers to your organization because you get it! You have your ear to the street and your sharing the info. to all that are willing to listen and learn. Keep up the good work………………………………Musically, Shawn Wilkins
Yo T, Man I understand being overwhelmed. I am the Global Messaging Application Support Analyst for the 3rd largest independent Oil & Gas Company in the World. I have over 7000 clients Worldwide that I support… so I know what it is like try to manage something like this. Keep doing what you’re doing. I don’t know about any of the other VIP members, but I’m staying a member no matter how long it takes to get things on the website like they should. I have what the Lord wants us all to have more of… and that is patience. I apperciate what you’re doing. Keeping up the good work……………………………………………………..Ya’ Boy Verb….
Terrence, First I would like to say your talents on production is hot and speaks for itself. I just wanted to know what type of files are the Akai samples are and I plan on using them for Reason and Sound Forge. I’m a big fan of Reason and just getting started on the Sound Forge and the tutorials I seen on your site is nice in regards to Reason, but anyways keep it bangin and I hope soon I can be on that level your at one day, one other thang what other software are you using that are hott..if you don’t mind me askin…but on the real…keep it bangin………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Jay From Da Bay (”Bay Area North Cali)
Thanks Mr. Fleming
I can’t believe how much work you put into this! I admire your resourcefulness.
Mark
Yo. I just wanted to say I really dig what yer doin. I’ve been producing hiphop in reason and cubase for about a year, just learning on my own but damn I wish I had your tutorials starting out. would have saved me a lot of frustration. Your s*!t will definitely help out any new comers looking to produce hiphop with software. I found out some months ago, I could make lil jon type joints myself with reason for example > http://ryanoq.home.comcast.net/petey_pablo_freek-a-leak.mp3 It aint the same, but close enough. I can’t tell you how cool it is to see you show how to do the same…………………………………………………………………………………………….”Ryan O’Quinn”
One thang I trust is the truth and I know you wouldn’t front on your own production and I respect that, why I say that is because you show and play your production for cats like me to appreciate. I’m one to not just get product and download and hope not to get burned ….you feel me….but ill tell you this! what you have I’m gettin it all and I know it will raise the game for me. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………calij calij
Terrence I found your website just by chance yesterday and after listening to your intro in the tutorials I just thought I gotta write to give you props, Big Time!! It felt real good to hear you say some of the things you did in your tutorials and this is what I try to preach in my DJ & Music Workshops. The importance of keeping things simple is something a lot of UK producers don’t seem to understand over here. The importance of using the right sounds and equipment when its so easy to obtain. Basically my main point was to say Thanks and with your help I am now able to spread the word and help our youngsters get a better understanding of how this industry really works. P.S When I saw and heard the samples downloaded onto my PC I actually fell off my chair !!! (Ouch) ………………………………………………… DJ D.LUX The Dek Collectors.
Thanx man, you given me a great chance to make it in the hip-hop game with all your help. I just can’t thank you enough, lol I really enjoy your tutorials and I watch them over and over, it’s coo cause you teach me things that help me, not things that I don’t to need to know like in written tutorials. Man keep up your good work and one day I hope I’m as good as you! This is real………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Joseph a.k.a. Insanity(Mid-West Banga)
Dude, you dope , you real tight with the production and all…..but I ain’t gone lie….lol…………..I don’t know if you can get with this dude here man…I don’t know, he killin nem’ drums man, and put us all to shame……….check him out dude, this guy is NUTSSSSS!!!!!!… The Hip Hop China Man …lol…………..nall man we do appreciate you around here doe, just keep it bangin, but get like this dude here and you really helpin a brother out..lol……………King Gordy
Yo wussup man, your tutorials are tight as hell, I just had a question, what are you using to make the sounds, a keyboard or sumthin? Just want to know, and man ur tutorials are off da hook. Thanx for helpin out amatuer producers…peace!…………………………………………………………………………..“Tyler Adamz”
I just wanted to say thanks. The cd came today and everything sounds great. Keep doing what your doing man you’ve got some real possitive things going on with your site. If I never stumbled upon your site I probably would still be reading that long drawn out manual for reasons, and I probably would have fell for one of those ” thousands of drum sounds” c.d’s you know what I mean? Anyway good looking out pimp’n……………………….Tony Witherspoon
Just wanted to give you my “Ebert and Reoper”…..”TWO THUMBS WAAAY UP”. Your site is ingenius and NEEDED for a long time. I scower the net for music production forums, and everyone I come across always has a “newbie producer” or “just startin out thread”..and they are always the fullest. They are intuitve but no where near to the depths of yours! I am patiently waiting for the VIP section to open up with more tutorials..you started something man, hope you can handle the workload…?? We need you………………………John Powers
Hi Terrence, I just wanted to introduce myself to you. I downloaded your mpc set and was so impressed with the sounds I decided to order your producer special CD even though I knew I already had yor favorite samples from the download.The tutorials are great and I dig how down to earth you are, bro. Anyway I joined the VIP to help support your efforts ,so that you can continue help teach young and old dogs (like myself, I’m 53!!!) how to make better music and stay current with the rapidly changing music biz. ………………………………………………Peace RonB
Fa sho, your tutorials helped a nig out forreal, I got cubase 2.2, reason 2.5, soundforge 7.0, and sampletank. I sent my dad your website cuz he didn’t believe I did the beats usin your tutorials. Holla at cha boi………………………………………………………………………Silas Antaeus B SrA 509 MOS/MXQP