A Beginner's Guide to Jungle Breakbeats

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  • A beginner’s guide to jungle breakbeats. I kick off with some context and history, then cover how to chop and process breaks in your DAW.
    Check out my DnB music on Spotify!
    open.spotify.com/playlist/6P9...
    Check out my latest happy hardcore EP:
    endorrecordings.bandcamp.com/...
    Chapter markers:
    00:00 Intro
    00:33 Chapter 1: What are breakbeats?
    03:31 Chapter 2: UK breakbeat music
    10:06 Chapter 3: Why do breakbeats sound good?
    14:29 Chapter 4: Where do I get jungle breaks?
    17:31 Chapter 5: Old school breakbeat technique
    21:10 Chapter 6: Automatic slicing
    24:13 Chapter 7: Contemporary technique
    29:49 Chapter 8: Breakbeat processing tips
    If you'd like to use my Live slicing preset you can find it here:
    drive.google.com/file/d/1Py_5...
    This should be placed in your Ableton user library in the Defaults/Slicing folder.
    Tunes mentioned:
    The Winstons - Amen Brother
    • Amen Brother
    Bobby Byrd - Hot Pants (I’m Coming)
    • Bobby Byrd - Hot Pants...
    Lyn Collins - Think (About It)
    • Lyn Collins - Think (A...
    Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks
    • Led Zeppelin - When Th...
    Tommy Roe - Sweet Pea
    • Tommy Roe - Sweet Pea
    Mantronix - King of the Beats
    • Mantronix - King Of Th...
    MC Duke - I’m Riffin’
    • MC Duke - I'm Riffin
    Hardnoise - Untitled
    • a1-hardnoise - untitled
    Shut Up & Dance - This Town Needs A Sheriff
    • This Town Needs A Sheriff
    The Scientist - Exorcist
    • The Scientist - The Ex...
    Shut Up and Dance - Derek Went Mad
    • Shut Up And Dance - De...
    Low Noise Block - Rave In The Bedroom
    • Low Noise Block, Rav...
    Lennie D’Ice - We Are I.E.
    • Video
    The Prodigy - Charly
    • The Prodigy - Charly (...
    Meat Beat Manifesto - Radio Babylon
    • Radio Babylon
    The Stone Roses - Fools Gold
    • The Stone Roses - Fool...
    Awesome 3 - Don’t Go
    • Don't Go (Original Mix)
    RatPack - Searchin’ For My Rizla
    • RatPack - Searching Fo...
    Big Daddy Kane - Raw
    • Big Daddy Kane - Raw (...
    DJ Red Alert & Mike Slammer - In Effect
    • In Effect
    Q-Project -Champion Sound (Alliance Remix)
    • Q Project - Champion S...
    Shut up and Dance - Raving I’m Raving
    • raving i'm raving Shut...
    Marc Cohn - Walking in Memphis
    • Marc Cohn - Walking in...
    DJ Crystl - Meditation
    • Video
    Deep Blue - The Helicopter Tune
    • Deep Blue The Helico...
    LTJ Bukem - Music
    • Music
    Omni Trio - Renegade Snares
    • Omni Trio - Renegade S...
    Engineers Without Fears - Rhythm
    • Engineers Without Fear...
    Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Foul Play VIP)
    • Omni Trio - Renegade S...
    DJ Krome & Mr Time - The Licence
    • DJ Krome & Mr Time - T...
    Model 500 - The Flow (Alex Reece Remix)
    • Model 500 - The Flow (...
    Alex Reece - Pulp Fiction
    • Alex Reece - Pulp Fict...
    Nasty Habits - Shadow Boxing
    • Shadow Boxing
    DJ Trace - Mutant Revisited
    • DJ Trace - Mutant Revi...
    Codename John - The Warning
    • Codename John - The Wa...
    Boymerang - Soul Beat Runna
    • Boymerang - Soul Beat ...
    D’Cruze - Watch Out
    • WATCH OUT (ORIGINAL 94...
    Mark from Solardo talks about sampling the break from "Tribesmen":
    • Producer Masterclass |...
    Software mentioned:
    Ableton Live
    www.ableton.com/
    Akaizer
    the-akaizer-project.blogspot....
    ReCycle
    www.reasonstudios.com/recycle
    Eventide Audio H3000 Factory
    www.eventideaudio.com/plug-in...
    Oeksound Soothe 2
    oeksound.com/plugins/soothe2/
    Inphonik RX950
    www.inphonik.com/products/rx9...
    D16 Group Decimort 2
    d16.pl/decimort2
    Airwindows
    www.airwindows.com/
    iZotope Neutron 3
    www.izotope.com/en/products/n...
    FabFilter
    www.fabfilter.com/
    Jungle photo by Chris Abney on Unsplash:
    unsplash.com/@chrisabney
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  • @TimCant
    @TimCant  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just saw a post on the Facebook group Jungle Sample Beardstroke Massive by one Robert Jones that cites the Untouchables remix of Creep by TLC as the main element of Alex Reece's The Flow and Pulp Fiction beats. The beat can be heard at 4 mins 13 seconds: th-cam.com/video/YuqKoKbEOJA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GS3Vj7e6wb1E3G5w&t=253

  • @danceablesolutions
    @danceablesolutions ปีที่แล้ว +818

    Only started producing a year ago even though I’m 46. I couldn’t get my head around when I tried in 97! Having great fun and success now largely thanks to YT tuts. This has to be one of the best. Wicked Tim. The most maximum of big ups to you!

    • @jermainereid1790
      @jermainereid1790 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Bro I was exactly the same as you ,nuff respect

    • @supahfly_uk
      @supahfly_uk ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I'm 45 still banging out the beats keep it up mate :)

    • @joeycollinshttp
      @joeycollinshttp ปีที่แล้ว +28

      ive just starting at 49

    • @tyjakkty8668
      @tyjakkty8668 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      well done mate im in the same boat as you next stop super stardom

    • @nutelumusic
      @nutelumusic ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I started to make music around 2 years ago and am now 14. Learned everything trough youtube and experimenting, and I'm still passionate about this. I think that you start to do music at any age, as with pretty much any hobby. Age is just a number, at least in this context

  • @tehf00n
    @tehf00n ปีที่แล้ว +12

    True story. I was at school in 1987 when acid music started to appear. I said to my friends, as a joke because I was into heavy metal, "They should make an acid tune from that Charly advert". When The Prodigy released it I thought they did it as a joke.

  • @GreatBallsOfAcid
    @GreatBallsOfAcid ปีที่แล้ว +114

    This is not a guide, it’s a masterclass! Thank you for helping keep this magnificent culture alive!

  • @blasder007
    @blasder007 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    i would pay for an online course made by this guy

  • @user-sj1ny1br3o
    @user-sj1ny1br3o 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Made an iceberg video without a clickbait thumbnail. I salute you sir.

  • @PeePeePrivate
    @PeePeePrivate ปีที่แล้ว +235

    I’ve basically been asking the universe for a video like this for the past 4 months and here it is exceeding my expectations in terms of overall entertainment, information, and lasting understanding. Thank you very much

    • @tecjunkyard
      @tecjunkyard ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I asked today

    • @spiral_23
      @spiral_23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tecjunkyard today - lol

    • @nullmo42069
      @nullmo42069 ปีที่แล้ว

      top tier comment

  • @YanickFM
    @YanickFM ปีที่แล้ว +35

    one thing i really liked about this was that you used a lot of the built in features of the DAW. I do like learning about plugins that other people use, but I also love to see a focus on stuff i can actually do immediately, without downloading anything new.

  • @living_in_exile
    @living_in_exile ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Incredible guide, I am not a producer but, as a jungle fan, now I understand way more about how my favorite artists produced their stuff. Forever grateful for this!

  • @kidsonicofficial
    @kidsonicofficial ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The "elongating" of these beats was originally called Juggling, until Grandmaster Flash came up with the Cueing system, where it was then called "the Merry-go-round". Also, Get RhythmLab or DoubleClick's packs. Jungle Warfare was rereleased a while ago but they removed the breaks because of the copyright issues.

  • @iggysixx
    @iggysixx ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Copyright infringement mostly becomes a problem when you gain an audience. (That's why some earlier records of certain artists contain movie samples, and are suddenly replaced by silence when they release the same track on a bigger label.

  • @MaskedMenace94
    @MaskedMenace94 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Black American music has gifted the world with so much. I love my people and culture.

  • @bontempo1271
    @bontempo1271 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Lol. My dude. You just made probably the best reference video for Jungle breakbeats. Excellent research. Accurate information. And your covering of a broad range of styles and techniques is what makes this an excellent video for reference and inspiration. If you wasn't involved in Jungle production back then, you certainly did it justice here. Hats off to you !
    Any beginner would do well to take this all in. Particularily the importance of getting the beat adjustment and timing right.

  • @Breakbeats92.5
    @Breakbeats92.5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As a beat nerd the breaks you mentioned were a refresher course. My favorite part was learning about early adopters of said breaks. Most of whom were very obscure to me.

  • @japhy6536
    @japhy6536 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    that was an INSANE amount of knowledge and passion shared - thank you so much. I'm a seasoned electronic music producer and I've still picked up a few new techniques. Kindest thanks

  • @jedgould5531
    @jedgould5531 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    6:48 A label president once told me the reason they don’t go after samples is the infringer has no money to collect. In the nineties when a record success did warrant a suit, it was only with a hit record. No worries, because no one pays for music now anyway. 😂

  • @alasdairkeddie
    @alasdairkeddie 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Amazing depth of breakbeat history and technique. I've wanted to have a crack at DNB production since the 90s, no excuses now :)

  • @idleprepress
    @idleprepress 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love playing those types of beats on normal drums, it's an endless dynamic meditation to play around with the rhythms, chop them, emulate all that "retrigger" and "beat crushing" stuff making the flow continuos and organic. You just throw some random fat bass riff and can then do anything as long as you're in the pocket.

  • @xmc3060
    @xmc3060 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    That was fuckin excellent, really loved the short history of it with artists. Would have been cool if while you mentioned each artist/song the album track was playing in the background softly with a brief pause on describing it and switch to full volume of the track to hear how the artist implemented it in their track. But for real very helpful vid. Subbed!

    • @TimCant
      @TimCant  2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah I totally agree with you on having music clips in the video… but I didn’t do it because I didn’t want to get a load of copyright strikes 🙄
      There’s links to the tracks in the description but I forgot to mention that in the intro 🤦‍♂️
      Thanks for watching and for the feedback, respect 👊

  • @niceup1177
    @niceup1177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is gold tim, thanks for sharing

  • @lowrezable
    @lowrezable ปีที่แล้ว

    Pure GOLD !!! Thank you so much !

  • @r1cht3a
    @r1cht3a ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply outstanding video. Can't wait for more!

  • @seladore
    @seladore ปีที่แล้ว

    what an amazing vid, i need to watch it all again !!
    i hope you channel is full of stuff like this

  • @thunderpants
    @thunderpants ปีที่แล้ว

    How have I only just found this video!!? Very excellent, thanks!

  • @danekiez1756
    @danekiez1756 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING video! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

  • @matiasocarez
    @matiasocarez ปีที่แล้ว

    I was looking for this kind of content for a long time, amazing channel!!

  • @turgutbelen6374
    @turgutbelen6374 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! History of Jungle breaks. Excellent job. Thank you.

  • @FallerToon
    @FallerToon ปีที่แล้ว +79

    No words. That was magical for me.
    The history part into educational part was perfect. It confirms some of my thoughts about breakbeat samples that i heard like everywhere.
    And you come with some bangers like these (34:02) oh my god. One of coolest youtube tuts i have seen (and mostly listen).
    I don't make music but this was enjoyable to watch and gives me vibes to produce beats like these. :D
    Thanks for the video (and thanks youtube algorithm i guess ?)

  • @JohnDoe-rd2qw
    @JohnDoe-rd2qw หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never thought I would be getting tips on jungle producing from Stephen Merchant

  • @DMS198526
    @DMS198526 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a brilliant video mate. Thank you

  • @CarDrifter007
    @CarDrifter007 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tim absolutely Can

  • @PianoDentist
    @PianoDentist ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an excellent history of the breakbeat and their uses.

  • @NullnVoid.
    @NullnVoid. ปีที่แล้ว

    wowowowow. I'm rewatching this tomorrow and doing so much more research and resource accumulation. Thank you. You are a legend

  • @pauldavison6460
    @pauldavison6460 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is fecking brilliant. Top work. Thanks.

  • @mode7games
    @mode7games 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great stuff Tim!

  • @mrj3217
    @mrj3217 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I hear the spawn soundtrack in a lot of these breaks.
    Great mix if music , so ahead of its time.
    The whole album has a great feel.
    Start to finish.

    • @bugnug5332
      @bugnug5332 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only good part of that movie lol

  • @bigupz6818
    @bigupz6818 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this. I will use this as a reference for sure

  • @bazathedon
    @bazathedon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    tim your a lifesaver mate! no more wondering how my favourite breaks were made, you've laid it all out in an engaging format. got the ep i love it! hardcore eruption and unity are phenomenal. vibena has returned!

  • @Hawk7886
    @Hawk7886 ปีที่แล้ว

    Phenomenal amount of knowledge, cheers!

  • @owenedwards9807
    @owenedwards9807 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work Tim!

  • @slickheisenberg8208
    @slickheisenberg8208 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very well rounded video covering all the bases.
    Subscribed. Keep ‘em coming.

  • @enkimerlin3209
    @enkimerlin3209 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is without a doubt the best breakdown of the evolution of Jungle - DnB and so on etc. Great work !

  • @deiciderob
    @deiciderob 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible video man, thanks so much!. I learned a lot of excellent material. Cheers!!

  • @thomasschiller3538
    @thomasschiller3538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Game changer for me - thanks a million 🙏

  • @FatalFriction
    @FatalFriction ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally amazing! thanks so much for this! probably one of the best yt vids Ive see hands down!

  • @deanwild7641
    @deanwild7641 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video. Really enjoyed it 👍

  • @communityoflearners
    @communityoflearners ปีที่แล้ว

    The history part of this video has been extremely helpful for me. Well done. Thank you.

  • @no-target3152
    @no-target3152 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for that trip down memory lane. Absolutely T 4

  • @hb3393
    @hb3393 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an absolutely superb video thank you!

  • @E_-_-
    @E_-_- ปีที่แล้ว

    All the secrets - revealed. Really comprehensive thank you

  • @stefanoristicano6902
    @stefanoristicano6902 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cannot express my graditude towards you for posting this video!
    Its super informative, gets straigh to the point with crystal clear clarity, extremly well done with gret examples.
    Im super thankfull for this

  • @andy_hawkins
    @andy_hawkins ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great! Thanks Tim

  • @HAZARDOUS88
    @HAZARDOUS88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An awesome guide. Thanks!!

  • @scrillahands
    @scrillahands ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was effin brilliant. Very informative, appreciate the history lesson. Thank you!!

  • @alfiekovacs
    @alfiekovacs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this video is so in depth and useful and exactly the type of tutorial that's rare to find on youtube
    thanks, plz make more

  • @bunbun2181
    @bunbun2181 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love learning the history about music generas. It's so cool to think about all the diffrent factors that made the generas what they are today!

  • @JoelWest
    @JoelWest ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a ridiculously good guide, we don't deserve this. Thank you mate, instantly subbed.

  • @f0rl0ve68
    @f0rl0ve68 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is one of thee BEST videos on youtube thank you so much wow.

  • @bud1390
    @bud1390 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks! I love hearing about the history of electronic genres. Well narated, very informative with some good examples!

  • @ezraezra-yo6ju
    @ezraezra-yo6ju ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this genre so much

  • @Reapertips
    @Reapertips ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tim this was spectacular. Thank you so much for this! Learnt a lot.

  • @siktwstd
    @siktwstd ปีที่แล้ว

    dude this is literally the best youtube video ive ever seen keep up the fantastic work

  • @limbobitch
    @limbobitch ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man your channel is pure gold!! I'm so glad you got recommended to me!! I've been looking for this type of content for quite a while now, this is really helpful, thanks!

  • @DaftFader
    @DaftFader ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang man, casually just dropping banger after banger! Just watching the intro background explanation brought back so many memories! :D

  • @federico7367
    @federico7367 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video!!! hoping to see more videos on sampling and glitch techniques 🙌

  • @hackneyhardcore
    @hackneyhardcore ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good thanks for your education. Love jungle and hardcore breaks. Cheers from sweden

  • @paullawson8610
    @paullawson8610 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Tim this is gold

  • @Samplers
    @Samplers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super comprehensive! This would have taken ages to make is clearly a work of love.

  • @asaptenebrae2240
    @asaptenebrae2240 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci beaucoup,je cherchais une vidéo comme celle ci depuis des siècles 🙏

  • @gameplayti2909
    @gameplayti2909 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is history class folks. Thanks a lot for sharing Tim Cant.

  • @rorz999
    @rorz999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice video, thanks. Digging for breaks that haven't been used before is one of my favourite hobbies. I've found some absolute stormers 🔥

  • @Spooki_
    @Spooki_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a cool video. Absolutely love it. The history is really really cool 🙏🏼

  • @graceintheplace13
    @graceintheplace13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Instant sub. Thank you for all the effort and amazing content in this video!!! Wow!

  • @MrBendixxx
    @MrBendixxx ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one the most well presented and informative breaks video I’ve watched. Superb.

  • @homelessbeats
    @homelessbeats ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Meant to skim through this for the essential info, ended up sitting down and absorbing every word. So much love for your genre emanating through this content. Bless !

  • @laurencestoker7315
    @laurencestoker7315 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exceptional. Thank you very much.

  • @EasyHeat
    @EasyHeat 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This thorough breakdown tutorial is absolute gold. Thank you!

  • @robtronik
    @robtronik ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is an absolutely outstanding video. Thank you for putting it together. Coupled with Stranjah’s tutorials, it is worth its weight in gold. I appreciate the historical context in the intro - and some good memories came from your examples shown. Well done and thank you!

  • @harrol
    @harrol ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this video. Thank you!

  • @djsexxoo
    @djsexxoo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you have a beautiful music collection! its so nice to learn of someone with such great experience!! keep up the good work :)

  • @tsg_frank5829
    @tsg_frank5829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, a lot of very useful information for producers

  • @issac1074
    @issac1074 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! this is a brilliant video! please make more:

  • @tensenpark
    @tensenpark ปีที่แล้ว

    Soo dense with good information! Learned a lot, thanks!

  • @KountKasper
    @KountKasper ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this video. While I was already aware of some of the history the structure of you video was a nice watch and relearning of the history.

  • @dudewithsticks4358
    @dudewithsticks4358 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is by far the most comprehensive yet easely understandable Video on this Topic AND it´s done in Ableton. I simply love it! Great Work!

  • @TheAverageInternetUser
    @TheAverageInternetUser ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my god this video is something I've been looking for so long! It's perfect! Everything makes sense and I just feel being on a new level of my knowledge. I am a huge fan of DnB/Jungle because of the breaks, and I wanted to start producing. Thank you so much, it's really useful and helpful for me! I love it!

  • @Househeadz
    @Househeadz ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this - you have a new subscriber - greatr work Tim.

  • @phonouts3845
    @phonouts3845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man please make more of this videos!!

  • @jdavis.fw303
    @jdavis.fw303 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!! Thank you, this really made it about as easy to understand as possible.

  • @user-uv5fe1dc4x
    @user-uv5fe1dc4x ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome contents here ! Thanks a lot

  • @jean-pierrevogel217
    @jean-pierrevogel217 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are doing the Lords work my friend ❤

  • @808Mugen808
    @808Mugen808 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome breakdown! ;) thanks for sharing.

  • @SimeonPilgrim
    @SimeonPilgrim ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg love the comb filter example

  • @SazLowify
    @SazLowify ปีที่แล้ว +3

    just incredible!! wish i had this video when i started listening to these tunes back when covid started. keep up the amazing work!!

  • @curtiswrightdj
    @curtiswrightdj ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Awesome Video, took me ages to find someone to explain it in a way which helped me do it in Logic. Slicing the audio to midi has made my breaks so much more creative, Thanks man.

  • @dreampillet
    @dreampillet 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video! Some great advice and I especially loved how you went into the history of the technique and that the description had links for all songs mentioned!

  • @gregplanchuelo
    @gregplanchuelo ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly interesting video, thank you.

  • @Booshay__
    @Booshay__ ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched I don't know how many slicing videos on YT, but this technique in the drum rack is brilliant.

  • @PilzE.
    @PilzE. ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vid, LOVE IT!
    Edit: Of course I bloody sub'd!

  • @schleckLLS
    @schleckLLS 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so incredibly helpful, I'm fresh on Breakbeats, bless you for doing this video!