Let me know what you think

Full beat VIDEO OF ALL THREE and vote which ones your fav here.. https://youtu.be/MNDE_j1i06g

I bought Koala on my phone

It's a sampling app mainly

I'll post my other beats in this r/ sadly I can only upload 1vid per post

I bought Koala on my phone

It's a sampling app mainly

I'll post my other beats in this r/ sadly I can only upload 1vid per post

I bought Koala on my phone

It's a sampling app mainly

I'll post my other beats in this r/ sadly I can only upload 1vid per post

I bought Koala on my phone

It's a sampling app mainly

I'll post my other beats in this r/ sadly I can only upload 1vid per post

I bought Koala on my phone

It's a sampling app mainly

I'll post my other beats in this r/ sadly I can only upload 1vid per post

I need your help. My setup consists of a standard laptop with Ableton and Rode NTH-100 headphones. I produce Boom Bap hip-hop. I am struggling to set the volume levels correctly and achieve a proper sound.
To be more precise: in my monitoring headphones, my beat sounds great and loud, but Youlean Loudness Meter shows only -16 LUFS and clipping at +0.9. Later, when I listen on AirPods Pro 2 or in my car, the beat sounds completely dull and lifeless; it lacks punch and fullness. It sounds flat and overloaded. If I try to increase the volume of the drums, it results in heavy clipping.
I am, of course, utilizing compressors, a limiter, and EQs in Ableton.
Could you recommend a reliable guide on mastering and gain staging? In addition to video tutorials, I would greatly appreciate any practical tips, techniques, or rules of thumb for achieving a rich, punchy sound. I would prefer to avoid overly complex, highly technical content. I simply want to understand the appropriate volume levels for different elements of a beat and how to ensure proper sound translation across various devices, rather than just in monitoring headphones.
Thank you in advance for your advice and comments.

I made a new beat and would appreciate your feedback. How does it sound to you?

https://youtu.be/PfjvvuQVEV4?si=dMCnO8gE7TP8Z5NH

I put two blankets in my closet to record the guitar with my phone, i hope It was worth It 😭

Just made this remix, check it out and be free to leave feedback!

https://youtu.be/DXMIcTDdPBI?si=0Ku69x27_HQIZfyM

I made this after a techno rave i went to so kinda curious if anyone has feedback. Sorry it’s kinda repetitive rn 😭.

Not too happy with the drums

https://open.spotify.com/track/1038WiHNRRdD0NovrTTaPs

Hello everyone,
I am currently trying to choose between the MPC Sample and the SP-404 MK2. I recently got back into beatmaking, and my main focus is producing lo-fi boom bap. I am not interested in stream counts or selling beats; my primary priority is enjoying the process and exploring sound design.
About ten years ago, I owned an SP-404 SX. Overall, I liked the device. Despite its limitations, it had character, although some features were implemented somewhat awkwardly, making it better suited for drafting ideas and live performances. However, I have recently watched numerous reviews, and coupled with Doom OS, it now looks like a fully capable workstation.
Additionally, I have always appreciated Akai samplers (such as the MPC 1000 and 2500). I always wanted to buy one but never did. The MPC Sample is appealing due to its classic Akai atmosphere and easier workflow, but it feels heavily restricted by the manufacturer to avoid competing with their higher-end models. It seems Akai designed it so you can simply tap out a beat and have it sound "acceptable." Yet, to achieve a truly polished sound, you have to struggle with awkward resampling/recall workflows and the lack of dedicated tracks for processing drums and samples separately before gluing them together on the master bus. I also doubt Akai will release significant firmware updates for it, again to protect the more expensive devices in the MPC lineup.
Importantly, I am only looking to purchase a brand-new unit, so buying used is not an option, and the budget is not a constraint.
What are your thoughts? In your opinion, which of these samplers is the definitive choice?

Lmk peeps

Just a beat... maybe the start of a decent track... JE-8086 with Pure Sub for MIDI with some wav 808.