January 2012
6 posts
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10,000 Beats...But I only like 4 of them. this...
If you are in the creative process of making music, then you will sometimes find yourself storing and tucking away a vast amount of ruff ideas hoping one day you will return to them and rehash that hit record or song you were trying to create in the first place. I have been in that situation plenty of times, probably more than I would like to admit. But here are three easy steps that can help...
Kevin Rudolf - Dont give up New single
Hey tumblr land,
So Kevin Rudolf has a new single coming out, it is titled “Dont give up. Kevin came by my studio and played me a sneak peak of the song, and immediately I asked If he would be open to have me add some extra production on the record, and without hesitation he agreed. Once I started tweaking some of the elements from the record, I just couldn’t help but start from...
“Always out numbered, but never out gunned!”
– The prodigy
Good article for starting out Producers.. →
This touches on a couple basic things that should be considered.
Intro to the EP →
Here is a track off of my upcoming EP im working on as a solo project its a mix of just things i have wanted to do but never really got around to doing it so im finally making it happen. Oh and here is a heads up….I was watching tron last night ;)
ill Factor + Faith Hill = Great way to start the...
Hello tumble land,
Its always great to start the new year with a vision for where you want to take your music production, and projects you would like to work on. It just so happens that my year starts off with a phone call to let me know that Faith hill wants to record one of my songs, which was written with Kevin rudolf and Natasha Bedingfield. So very excited to hear how she will take the...
November 2011
3 posts
Session Highlights, with Artist: Describe
So last wednesday night a close friend of mine who runs an amazing web development company called Creative complex, told me to check out his latest client’s website. The website loads and to my surprise I see a hasidic jewish man named Describe dropping some mad skills. This kind of reminded me of when I was first introduced to Matis Yahu, it looks like i was about to corner the Hasdic...
Howie D -"Sleepwalking" Produced by ill Factor →
Check out Howie D - Sleepwalking - http://itun.es/iLD2zm #iTunes
In the studio with up and coming artist, Describe.
Hello everyone,
The past four days have been quite amazing. I have been producing some records for artist describe. You can find out more about him at http://www.describenation.com/
The boy has got skills. This did remember me a bit of working with Matis Yahu, but Describe does bring his own style in what he is doing and I knew what direction i wanted to go in for his album. keep it locked...
October 2011
1 post
Two ways to beat writers block
Helo everyone,
I have been in the studio the past couple of months working on so many different projects. Artists such as Sean Kingston, Livvi Franc, Auburn, Romance on a rocket-ship and more. While working on these projects I noticed I stumbled across a bit of writers block, and figured out someways to overcome it, and I wanted to share them with you here.
Tip #1. Don’t let technical...
September 2011
2 posts
ill:matic Sample pack 2
Hello Everyone hope your doing well. I am currently working on the new sample pack ill:Matic Vol 2. This should truly be one of the best sample packs I have worked on. Will be spending the rest of this week recording live instruments and sound designing for the sample pack to have it ready for Market release By September 23rd. for now stay tuned. i will be posting a snippet it of some of the...
This is a Ableton Live users Must have
Here is a great way to add to your production technique with Ableton Live. Wether you are a first time user or you re already controlling NASA from your laptop. You should definitely check this out.
http://faderpro.com/wp/ableton-live
August 2011
2 posts
WatchA day in the life. Making a track for the talented Beau vallis.
ill Factor in this month's Recording magazine
Hi everyone,
Be sure to check out this months recording magazine. And look for the write up on FaderPro’s “Are you able?” course which features myself and it describe the ableton live tutorial.
Link Below:
http://www.recordingmag.com/issues.html
July 2011
3 posts
Its been quite a week.
Hey everyone, hope all is well.
I have been working on a couple of writing sessions here at the studio getting ready for the JR rotem, ill Factor alliance. We are currently bouncing ideas back and fourth each other and working on some incredible new artist on the Beluga Heights roster. Once things get of the ground I will definitely keep you posted.
Kelly Rowland feat Lil wayne "Motivation" Remix... →
here is the Radio edit of the Remix Produced by yours truly
short films and strings
Hey everyone,
I know, I know, no more excuses with the whole blog updates, i will try my very best to keep everyone up to date with what is going on in my world.
I just finished composing for a very short film for Vodka promoting their new purity line. The second i get the clip i post it up for you to check out.
June 2011
1 post
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ill Factor takes Jordan knight up & down
Hey everyone,
Letting everyone know about Jordan Knights latest released album titled “Unfinished” which is featuring a song produced by yours truly titled “up and down”. The track is more on the uptempo side with chords that gives off a merry go round vibe with the shiny synth changes going on in the chorus backed with some added arrangements from Michael Linney. This...
May 2011
1 post
ill Factor beat making clinic this Wed May 25th →
April 2011
1 post
Synth of the week
synth of the week
currently rocking the ultranova synth by Novation. loving the filter on it and some of the patches straight out the box are great!
March 2011
5 posts
Jay Sean, Kevin rudolf and ill Factor go off the...
Just finished, working on a new record for Cash Money Artist Jay Sean, who made his splash on the scene with his debut single “Down”. The title of the record is called “Deep end” and it was written with good friend Kevin rudolf. I was really impressed with Jay’s performance on this song very talented artist. Be sure to keep your ears open.
Here is the official remix for Kelly...
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Embers - Jared Evan Back&Fourth
Thought i would keep everyone posted on what is going on with Jared evan. The music video was shot for one of the songs i produced and wrote with Jared Evan. You can discover about it here at this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H48rKcf_a0c&feature=relmfu
current projects.
Greetings once again.
Here are a few of the current projects i am currently working on.
Kelly Rowland / Navegante / Jared Evan / Tarynn Manning / 3Union / Cobra Starship / Michelle Delamor / Livvi Franc/ Cody Simpson / Ed Sheeran
and thats just a few on the radar ;)
And will keep you posted on the progress.
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Behind the beats...Sharing production tips
Hi Everyone,
The absence of my blogging has given me a strong conviction to be more disciplined with posting more on this blog. So, I figured I would share some weekly tips and tricks on my approach to making music. This series will be titled “Behind the beats”, and it will highlight everything from what synths, or plug-ins i am currently using, to how to get certain types of...
January 2011
1 post
looking back. Interview with iStandard
greetings everyone.
I was digging through some of 2010’s highlights and decided to share one of them. here is an interviewed i did with iStandard.
http://blog.istandardproducers.com/2010/06/illfactor/
December 2010
5 posts
ill:Matic Vol 1.
Sample pack contains
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Preview ill Factors sample pack now!
The wait is over and just in time too! feel free to check out the debut sample pack produced and programed by yours truly. Here is the link
http://illfactormusic.com/audio.asp
this is volume one of my ill:matic sample pack series. be sure to keep watch for the ext volume!
illFactor Presents: ill:matic Sample Pack
Attention all beat makers, Producers, songwriters, and robots!
I am soon to be releasing a sample pack which you can purchase and download from this site on December 26th. This Sample pack will include Beats broken down into Drum loops, Riffs, Fxs, and more in Wav/aiff format. I will also be including some fresh new Drum kits. All beats will be programed and produced by myself.
Here are just...
duvalmusic asked: Hi ill, I would like to know what studies do you have that help you becoming the producer you are today, thank you!
cobra ill ship
Sup peeps currently working with Cobra Star ship on a tune. I am digging the vibe and cant wait for you peeps to check it out.
gear using on project:
ableton live
launch Pad
novation 46Sl MkII
and a Mango
October 2010
2 posts
WatchCheck out Jared Evan rocking “4th Chapter” Live in NYC produced by yours truly!
ill Documentary
Sup peeps,
Flying out to NYC, to be featured in a documentary for Jared Evan’s behind the making of the album. Should be some fun.
September 2010
1 post
Life changing. nothing more.
My online blog absence the past couple of weeks or month I should say, has been due to the support I was giving to my wife as we both were getting ready to bring home a tremendous blessing, our first child Noah. He is a beautiful healthy baby Boy weighing in at 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Now that he has been home with us for two weeks, I am more than driven to release some of my best music yet. I...
August 2010
1 post
Aol interviews Jared Evan
Hey everyone,
here is a great interview with the peeps from AOL, with Artist Jared Evan. Scope it out
http://www.popeater.com/2010/08/12/jared-evan-about-to-pop/
July 2010
3 posts
More flowing than hustle with Taryn Manning...
Hey everyone letting you know just spent the past few days cranking out some amazing tunes with amazing artist Taryn Manning. I must simply, what a great time I had, working with such great talent. She is on the vurge of introducing something great musically into the world pretty soon, and I am very blessed to be a part of it! catch up with Taryn and what she is up to at her website.
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ill Factor + Michelle Delamor = the freshness!!
Hey everyone just got out of the studio working on this past American idol season top 20 singer Michelle Delamor. Amazingly talented artist and very excited to continue working with her. Soon as i got working on the track the vibe was set and we had a hit in our hands!
deff keep watching this space for more on this project!
Jared Evan's First single is out now!!
Hey everyone,
Hope all is well, just informing you of Interscope new artist Jared Evan fist single titled “Im in love with you” out now check it out on itunes and be on the lookout for more from this artist.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=141078519240230&index=1
June 2010
2 posts
Interview with iStandard.
Hey everyone, Here is a link to the interview I did with iStandard Producers.com
http://blog.istandardproducers.com/2010/06/illfactor/
Whats in the works?
Got this week to start working on the solo project as well as get some big tunes in line for Artist Taylor Bright. I have also come across an artist that i am looking forward to working with named Akari. Big things planned up ahead.
May 2010
5 posts
ill Factor going Back street!
Stepping in the studio today with Howie from the back street boys to focus on a new direction and new sound for the upcoming project. I am really excited to see where the two of us will go will deff keep this blog posted with upcoming info.
Givenchy + Justin Timberlake + ill Factor = Good...
Was hit up by the fragrance company Givenchy, to help create the music for their new line featuring Justin Timberlake titled “Play”. you can scope out whats going on at their website.
http://www.playgivenchy.com/en/
NYC was a blast!
I would like to start off saying my trip to New York the past weekend was great! Would like to thanks Novation and the crew at Ableton for the love and support. I am currently coming up with a couple of great ideas and partnering up with Ableton to make things happen, stay tuned i will be revealing whats soon to be going on in the world of ill Factor.
Gear currently using for my production:
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working on my first instrumental album.
I have been encourage the past couple of months to go ahead and write my own personal instrumental album in which i will be featuring a couple of artist i have worked with in the past along side some new artist. I have no clue to how i will be approaching this and very excited to get it off the ground i am welcome to work off any ideas anyone might have so hit me up.
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Ableton + novation +ill Factor = Live Beats!
Hey everyone just keeping everybody posted on whats going in the NYC SoHo area on May 13th with ableton’s Live beat tour. This will be a great chance to definitely check out ableton live if you are interested in learning more about the program or seeing how much using the hands on Novation products can really take your production or live set to the next level. it is a free event But you do...
April 2010
9 posts
ill Factor is on the Live Beats Tour! →
ill Factor + Ableton +Novation = Crazy time in NYC on May13th
What do you do to get out of writers block?
hit me up with some ideas
ill Factor is on the Live Beats Tour!
Very blessed, and honored to brought on the Ableton Novation LiveBeats tour. it will be held on May 13th in NYC for further details check out http://www.livebeatsseries.com/
I will be hosting a clinic in showing how i pretty much do what I do using Ableton Live 8 to make some tracks live on the spot with a Q&A to follow up. Very excited about this so if your in the area be sure to drop on...
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Jared Evan & ill Factor at it again
So i am currently wrapping up and Jimmy Douglass is mixing the tunes I have worked with Jared on for his album. This project has come to quite an amazing place and I am very proud of the work put forth into it. I will keep everyone posted with further details.
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ill Factor & Kevin Rudolf = I Made it (RemiX) →
Check out the I made it remix produced by myself featuring Kevin Rudolf, Lil Wayne, Birdman, and Jay Sean. This is the official remix produced for the label and is currently on air at the moment