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BeatCleaver Review by DJ Kev West

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Over on YouTube, DJ Kev West has posted a quick 2 minute review of BeatCleaver, our sample chopping software for Windows and Mac:

In the review, Kev calls BeatCleaver a “perfect alternative to Propellerhead Recycle”, then goes over some of the capabilities of BeatCleaver and explains why you might consider using it if you’re a Reason user. Give it a watch!

If you’re into MPC finger drumming or the Akai MPD MIDI controllers, you might also really dig this video Kev did comparing MPC Stuff Fat Pads and the regular stock drum pads that come with various controllers:

If you like these videos, subscribe to Kev West on YouTube and check out his website!

If you’re interested in BeatCleaver, download the free trial or pick it for only $30 from the Oscillicious Online Shop.

JustScience BeatCleaver Video Review and Chopping Demo

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Beatmaking guru JustScience has just posted a new video review and demo showing how to chop samples with BeatCleaver for hip hop production.

This video is a great introduction to the main BeatCleaver workflow, and takes you from the basics like loading samples and chopping on zero crossings, all the way to loading your chops in Reason and using them with the NN-XT sampler.

If you’re interested in BeatCleaver or making hip hop in Reason, check it out:

If you like this video, be sure to check out JustScience’s YouTube Channel for more music production videos! You can also catch him over on Twitter, SoundCloud, and Facebook.

BeatCleaver is available for Windows and Mac – Check out the free trial version today!

BeatCleaver 1.2.6 Released!

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We’re pleased to announce a new feature update to BeatCleaver!

BeatCleaver 1.2

BeatCleaver is available for Windows and Mac OS X.

 

This update adds a handful of useful features including:

  • Full undo and redo capabilities
  • A “Slice into 64” option in the menu
  • The ability to slide the loop and the corresponding slice points around by clicking and dragging a loop. This can be very handy for finding good loops.
  • The ability to expand a loop by shift-clicking on another area of the loop bar.

Existing customers can download BeatCleaver 1.2 by hitting the download link in their original registration email or entering their registration information on the Oscillicious downloads page.

A free trial is available for download for Windows and Mac OS X today.

About BeatCleaver

BeatCleaver is a standalone software application for beat slicing and music sampling from existing recordings and songs. It makes it easy and quick to split MP3s, WAVs, M4As and more with precision, perfect for hip hop sampling or remixing.

BeatCleaver 1.2.4 Released!

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We’re pleased to announce a small update to BeatCleaver, bringing it to version 1.2.4.

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BeatCleaver is our music sampling and beat slicing software for chopping up songs, recordings, and drum loops. Its efficient workflow and fluid zoom make it great for slicing up MP3s, WAVs, M4As, and more.

This minor maintenance release for BeatCleaver focuses on improving soundcard selection on Windows. The changes include:

  • Added improved soundcard preferences and backend.
  • Fixed a rare crash when dragging loop points.
  • Improved loop point dragging feel (more consistent).

Existing customers can download this free update from the bottom of the downloads page.