Music producing is a hobby and passion that I enjoy doing during my free time. I primarily make hip-hop beats for fun. My Equipment The picture to the right is what I personally use to make my beats. The device with the pads on them is an hardware called “Maschine.” Maschine Maschine allows users to sample sounds and then loop them create a rhythm by using the pads. Maschine The pads are also used for drum sounds such as a kick, clap, hi-hat and many more. Keyboard I am also a piano player, and use my keyboard to create my own melodies. Keyboard I taught myself piano during my senior year of high school. I could honestly say it was the best decision of my life. By combining my piano skills and knowledge of the pads, I am able to combine the two to make original songs. Favorite Music Producers J. Dilla Kanye West Key Wane Music Covers The audio file on this slide is an actual recording by a friend and I doing a cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” I’m playing piano while my friend is vocals.