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Originally posted by Fran Carango:
So Diki ..is that a "Hip Hop"??

It was the default E80 sounds...less the sax and acc brass...


Sorry, not even close. You can't use default kits on translations. About the only way to get close is to listen to the original style, then Makeup Tool your brains out to try and match it (and fail miserably most times ). The Korg's have some seriously hip drum kits (derived from the SERIOUSLY radio ready Triton series) and you have to work like crazy to get anything close to them from a Roland. If you could build up User Kits from the available sounds spread over different kits, you might stand a better chance, but Roland don't let you do this.

A few years ago, I tried to get members here interested in making a database of recordings of ROM styles from each major arranger, for the purpose of providing a reference when it comes to translations, but no-one seemed interested. IMO, it's the only way, especially with complicated modern rhythms, to get anywhere near the original feel and sound.

In the meantime, maybe you could force yourself to listen to some hiphop, on the jazz tip, and maybe get a better idea of what you should shoot for? Maybe some Mary J Blige, John Legend, Jill Scott Heron, things like that? Nothing too gangsta...
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