Making RAW Analog JUNGLE with AKAI S1000 - Oldschool Jungle Production

IJO Sound
IJO Sound
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Published 2024-03-07
So, my Akai S1000 is just sitting here in front of me, collecting dust. I haven't used it in months and months, mostly due to a lack of time. This machine requires time to be able to use it, but nonetheless, I felt nostalgic listening back to my older tunes, so I decided to finally fire it up. I always make tracks in one go; this is just how I make music. I can't come back to something I have started and haven't finished for another day, as I will most certainly not be able to finish it because I won't be on the same vibe anymore. The problem with this is - due to the other work I do, I have very little time slots to make music for my IJO project. So I started to prepare for the track the night before. I usually start with my breaks, picking up the ones I would like to use, and usually it's the amen break. I never have any clue what I am going to be making. I then open up Reason and play all sorts of melodies and chords that will be used as samples. I use some of the software synths for that. I add cassette textures and other imperfections to make it sound less clean. After I gather all the samples I feel like using, it's going to be like playing with Lego. Prepping took me about an hour or so. The next day I started to work on the track. It took me at least half an hour to sample everything into the sampler and edit and program all the programs. Once it's all done - I start working on my track. I know I am going to have to pick up my son from school in 3 hours, so I have to be quick with my decisions. This is why my music sounds very unpolished and raw. I just don't have time for that, but to be honest, I like that rawness. My programming and production also aren't as complex as they used to be; I try to be as simple as I can. But with my jungle, I believe it works.

I am on Spotify:
open.spotify.com/artist/1J1D9bDNowHJQaE5JySRyM?si=…

Bandcamp - ijosound.bandcamp.com/
Instagram - www.instagram.com/ijosound


#jungleproduction #drumandbass
All Comments (21)
  • @IJOSoundVideo
    I find it difficult to be in front of a camera, but I found another way to making videos I enjoy, and still convey the message. Haven't used my Akai S1000 in a very while, but decided to finally fire it up again and make a new tune. I explain my mindset and show my workflow. Enjoy !
  • @Vapor-Fi
    Just the fact that you sat down and worked on your music is the most important thing, doesn't matter if it's 15 or 30 mins. Tune came out 🔥!
  • @RuffNRuffer
    Love watching your stuff man! More Raw Amen Business! Keep it going!
  • @fl7210
    This is really cool. I enjoy the honesty
  • @atetraxx
    Man, i really appreciate your vids. Appreciate your tunes too
  • @MattGreerMusic
    Very relatable. I don't have the time for the details as much either. I used to and as such I was a perfectionist about my sound (even though it wasn't perfect) but now I focus on and get my joy from composing more than I do the technical aspects. There are many tracks I've put out that were written and produced in the same day, often within the span of a couple of hours. Great video. Very interesting. Oh and the Jungle was fire.
  • @GeorgeL909
    Super inspiring workflow, thanks for sharing this.
  • @sveast1999
    Well done IJO Sound! Awesome Raw Jungle!👍
  • @project-95
    Brilliant! I like your mindset and wish i could finish tracks in one session. You're right about losing the vibe if you spend too much time on it
  • @vhsx
    great stuff. keep making videos. always love when you post
  • @ghal3on
    Dope tune!!! Nice to see you back on the akai :)
  • @Gosha1992
    Fire tune, I really enjoyed this. Thank you!
  • @ElectronisoundsAudio
    👏👏👏 DUDE! I love this one! ❤ Great work! If you would ever consider sharing your samples from one of these Jungle tracks with us in the form of a download, that would be next level! 👊