Various ideas.

My process is as follows:

1: Record all instrument tracks using just my voice and sounds I can make with my mouth. At this point all I am trying to do is bang out a very fast vocal arrangement. If I don't like it, then it is easy to scrap.

2: Gradually replace each vocal instrument track with instrumental tracks, usually these are MIDI-sequenced VST instruments. I use a cheap USB MIDI keyboard and record groups of notes in passes, quantize and adjust velocities in post.

NB: The second last track is entirely vocal.
The last track has only a few vocals replaced so you can get an idea of the process.

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◭ DESCRIPTION:
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bill e-fluid (billy fluid) aka the core member of 4ormul◭fourfour/BUMP (Boil Up Mafia Posse) is as diverse as any artist south of the equator. From emceeing and beatboxing, producing music to also being a budding amateur director, he is a one man gang. In 2012, and with the aid of a few talented friends, bill intends to put his mark on the World. With the intention to try and save it from itself. 

Growing up Maori and half English and surrounded by nature, without running water until the age of 16 he is a survivor. Beginning to 'free style' poetry on the streets of Waiheke since around 6 as a way to vent, he is also definatley an individual, with a well rounded opinion and outlook on life. Once introduced to his alter-native-world it is hard to look away.

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◭ BIOGRAPHY:
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Down in New Zealand In 2006 alongside Charlie B (Optimus Gryme) and DJ Funkshun, bill started his 2 year stint doing a weekly freestyle segment on ROLL TV, a nationwide TV show dedicated to drum and bass. Roll TV interviewed world class producers such as Chris Su, Chase n Status, Bryan G, D Bridge, SUV,  Limewax and Artificial Intelligence just to name a few. It also gave bill a chance to bump heads with some of the finest electronic music producers in the world. Killing dance floors week in and week out at Aucklands legendary 'Fu Bar' for years, alongside New Zealands finest DJs and MC's he earnt not only the respect of heads and punters but also of his peers. A true 'journey man' of the AK city scene. 

Having been at the heart of New Zealand Bass Culture for near on 10 years, nominated for a Bnet award for his part in 'The Unscene - money won't save you' aswell as having a weekly 'freestyle news' on Aucklands number 1 underground radio station BFM, and performing at some of the biggest festivals held in NZ such as Phat, Groove in the Park and numerous Deep, Hard & Funky events, bill is a truelly seasoned performer.

He has performed alongside international heavyweights such as Rusko and Kryptic Minds, Kid Kenobi & MC Sureshock, Tes La Rok, Cotti, Joker, Triage and on a side note: also had push up competitions/drinking games with legends Coki and Mala.

Having had tunes released on New Zealand’s seminal Bassweight Recordings imprint and NZs legendary Optimus Gryme recordings setting a solid foundation and fan base has only been the tip of the iceberg. This year fluid sets to team up with some of NZs finest producers, musicians, vocalists, DJs and film makers to push not only fresh and creative music and visuals but a world class live performance with the aid of  NZ born DJ Orphan, 4ormul◭fourfour will become a household name.

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◭ FEATURED RELEASES 
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Optimus Gryme - Annihilation of the Ego EP (Bassweight Recordings)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/annihilation-of-the-ego-ep/id285085182

Optimus Gryme - Eclipse LP (Optimus Gryme Recordings)
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/eclipse-lp/id312636138

Soulware - Return to Source LP (Optimus Gryme Recordings)
http://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/return-to-the-source/id476262300

Aotearoa Dubstep Allstars (Optimus Gryme Recordings)
http://www.amplifier.co.nz/release/63816/optimus-gryme-recordings-aotearoa-dubstep-allstars.html

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Aspiring animator who will soon learn how to edit voice clips and make proper music.

I use Ableton Live, NI Komplete, FL Studio, Nitrotracker DS and Beaterator (PSP).

Editor, Composer, Thief.

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