I'm sure I'm not the only one here who sometimes feels like production is a pain in the neck. I know it sounds strange to say that about a hobby. It's a strange love, hate, and frustrating relationship!

I know that I have my ups and downs, and I'm sure some others here do too. What brightens your spirits and makes you want to open up your DAW again? (Money can't be the answer)

For me, at the moment, it is sample packs. I've spent way too much over @ producerloops.com - Some damn good stuff though. The Chris Cowie pack is wicked. Two big thumbs up for Fidget House and Synthation. I've got my eye on Swen Weber's bass infarct next and then the ambient axes and Largo. I'm stopping after that!

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Red Bull and hookers. I guess I actually enjoy it, too ... the key is to stop for a few days when you feel it's getting like a chore.

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well all kind of things keep me going only lately I've had my faith restored by watching tiesto elements of life vid and radio podcats.

lol@ that if you wish but if it keeps the love alive so be it.

also ta and the music scene in general can help keep me in the loop.

but i think for me and most importantly making things work for you,after hours of effort makes it all worth while

I feel like if I come up with an inspiring melody, then it's a lot easier to work on the track because I think there's always going to be at least one good part to the track while you build it up.

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Originally posted by alanzo the key is to stop for a few days when you feel it's getting like a chore.

This is key for me. I took at 2 month hiatus just because I was getting burned out.

Now I'm easing back into it. A lot of inspiration comes from just going through the BeatPort Top 100. Generally 5-10 outstanding tracks, and lots more just good tracks.

I usually end up buying about 50% of that list, then DJ for a bit. Usually after throwing down a couple of sets with new stuff, I'm inspired enough.

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Originally posted by Eric J This is key for me. I took at 2 month hiatus just because I was getting burned out.

I think the most I've ever taken off without doing anything significant was a month ... that was during my ... darker days ... my ... WoW ... addiction.

But even now it's not uncommon for me to take two weeks between tracks and just listen to podcasts to/from work and play PC games in my free time. The music turns out better when I 100% want to. If I can come out with an awesome original or remix once every 2-3 months, I'm doing just fine.

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Originally posted by alanzo I think the most I've ever taken off without doing anything significant was a month ... that was during my ... darker days ... my ... WoW ... addiction.

Well, this time my hiatus was extended a bit because of some family stuff going on. Usually it's 4-6 weeks. I have been filling up the time with games myself. MLB 09, Tiger Woods 09, Spore, Sims 3, etc. Sometimes its good to just relax and not have to think about it for a bit to clear your mind. I find that I come back with a fresh perspective that way.

On a side note, I actually got Windows installed on my Mac Pro. I was able to put in a 3rd internal disk and install Windows entirely on that disk using Apple Boot Camp. So now I can use the Windows system for Windows-only stuff (games, development, etc.) and still keep the Mac OS X side healthy for production, without any fear of the two system clobbering each other! Very cool! The Mac Pro is definitely the coolest computer I have ever owned.

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Originally posted by alanzo But even now it's not uncommon for me to take two weeks between tracks and just listen to podcasts to/from work and play PC games in my free time. The music turns out better when I 100% want to. If I can come out with an awesome original or remix once every 2-3 months, I'm doing just fine.

Yeah, that's basically where I am at. As long as I get 3-4 tracks out per year, then I feel like I'm doing OK. I'm not looking to make a career out of this.

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Chris Cowie pack is wicked. Two big thumbs up for Fidget House and Synthation

Really? I thought the chris cowie pack was absolute garbage. If you think any of those packs are good i would seriously reccomend you trying any of these two:

HERE

and

Here

Just read the reviews from music tech, computer music etc. They are much much better than anything else out there at the minute. I too am a big fan of buying sample libraries lol and agree it can burn a huge hole in my pocket!

making music is actually whats keeps me going.
its the other stuff that wears me out.
9-5 day-job, making dinner, washing clothes, cleaning apartment.
all that is bullshit

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Originally posted by palm making music is actually whats keeps me going. its the other stuff that wears me out. 9-5 day-job, making dinner, washing clothes, cleaning apartment. all that is bullshit

Same here, I hate work, not production work, job work, takes all my time.

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i just go to beatport or audio jelley and dig dig dig, and i'm always amazed at what people are making.

I'm trying to get my Djing off the ground at the moment so have spent less time on producing..I really want to work on percussion as I think my general synth quality is good but my sence of rhythm has never been that good and good percs can make a track bounce all over the place.

So anyway I've been importing lots of tunes in to Cubase and really analysing beat/perc structures to death

From over three years of producing I'm fairly happy with my progress...here's a short clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9Hc-nqcNjA

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