What synth is Battlecat playing here?

Firecracker · 1st January 2007

I'm really curious what keyboard it is pictured in the background on his myspace... You can scroll a bit down on the site for a better view

One of the most slept-on producers in the biz also, IMO

www.myspace.com/thedjbattlecat

r0ck1r0ck2 · 1st January 2007

motif

Stitch333 · 1st January 2007

mos def motif

paultools · 1st January 2007

Good article about 'Cat in Scratch magazine...

He has a virtual encyclopedia of classic funk/R&B grooves playing in his brain, and is a master of interpolating them over top of those funky basslines and those famous handclaps.

He loves anything cutting-edge gear wise, but keeps the old reliables within reach: MPC 3000 and Minimoog.

Very much hands-on at mixdown as well.

Skills, y'all!

t.dizzle · 2nd January 2007

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Originally Posted by paultools

Very much hands-on at mixdown as well.

Well...that depends on who the engineer is.

I recorded and mixed (and produced the vocals with The Dramatics) that song "Ballin'" on his page. Nobody touches anything on my session except me.

Battlecat is a musical genius.

paultools · 2nd January 2007

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Originally Posted by t.dizzle

Nobody touches anything on my session except me.

How come?

t.dizzle · 2nd January 2007

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Originally Posted by paultools

How come?

Because I'm the mixer...

paultools · 2nd January 2007

I like to collaborate with other talented people. I feel there is always the potential for my best work to be enhanced by a fresh or differing perspective.
I can say that I learned a lot from 'Cat and countless other producers who I have allowed to touch the console and get involved in the mix of their creation. To each his own, though.

One neat trick I have "heard about" is to disconnect the VCA's while a producer does his "level rides". Shame on whoever invented those pesky motorized faders!

t.dizzle · 3rd January 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by paultools

I like to collaborate with other talented people. I feel there is always the potential for my best work to be enhanced by a fresh or differing perspective.
I can say that I learned a lot from 'Cat and countless other producers who I have allowed to touch the console and get involved in the mix of their creation. To each his own, though.

One neat trick I have "heard about" is to disconnect the VCA's while a producer does his "level rides". Shame on whoever invented those pesky motorized faders!

I've probably engineered 100 or so songs for BC. He's not gonna touch the board if he knows you and trusts your skills.

paultools · 3rd January 2007

1993 or so... "I Get Around" remix is when I started with him.
There was mutual trust and respect.
He enjoyed tweaking the mix I had set up, as i enjoyed watching him work.
I think his touch added a lot to what I had done!
He also worked a lot with Rob Chiarelli then in a similar fashion.
Cat doesn't even do his own drops anymore?

BTW, did you do Cali Iz Active? They were KILLING it on the radio in LA a few months ago, and still are from what I hear!!!
How about the Eastsidaz stuff?

sebasevita · 24th January 2012

I wonder what keyboard was being used on BLUE 64, Waterdrop or from Jayo Felony - Watch gonna do? Thx in advance

1st January 2007	#1
Firecracker Gear Head Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 33 Thread Starter	What synth is Battlecat playing here? I'm really curious what keyboard it is pictured in the background on his myspace... You can scroll a bit down on the site for a better view One of the most slept-on producers in the biz also, IMO www.myspace.com/thedjbattlecat

1st January 2007	#4
paultools Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,238	Good article about 'Cat in Scratch magazine... He has a virtual encyclopedia of classic funk/R&B grooves playing in his brain, and is a master of interpolating them over top of those funky basslines and those famous handclaps. He loves anything cutting-edge gear wise, but keeps the old reliables within reach: MPC 3000 and Minimoog. Very much hands-on at mixdown as well. Skills, y'all! __________________ We are creating enemies faster than we can kill them.

24th January 2012	#11
sebasevita Gear interested Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 7	this is another question, what keyboard does Battlecat plays on BLUE 64? I wonder what keyboard was being used on BLUE 64, Waterdrop or from Jayo Felony - Watch gonna do? Thx in advance

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paultools Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,238	I like to collaborate with other talented people. I feel there is always the potential for my best work to be enhanced by a fresh or differing perspective. I can say that I learned a lot from 'Cat and countless other producers who I have allowed to touch the console and get involved in the mix of their creation. To each his own, though. One neat trick I have "heard about" is to disconnect the VCA's while a producer does his "level rides". Shame on whoever invented those pesky motorized faders!

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paultools Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,238	1993 or so... "I Get Around" remix is when I started with him. There was mutual trust and respect. He enjoyed tweaking the mix I had set up, as i enjoyed watching him work. I think his touch added a lot to what I had done! He also worked a lot with Rob Chiarelli then in a similar fashion. Cat doesn't even do his own drops anymore? BTW, did you do Cali Iz Active? They were KILLING it on the radio in LA a few months ago, and still are from what I hear!!! How about the Eastsidaz stuff?