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Warriors march on to another section championship game
By barstoolfanatics on November 19, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
The Del Norte Warriors are headed back to the North Coast Section championship game after another dominating performance on Friday night, as they rolled over Miramonte 42-13 in Crescent City.
The win sets up a Division-5 championship showdown against No. 1 seed San Marin next weekend after the Mustangs got the better of St. Bernard's in the other semifinal.
"It's nice we get to play for a championship, which was our goal all along," Del Norte head coach Nick White said.
It was business as usual for the Warriors as the visitors had no answer for the home team's relentless running game, which averaged an incredible 17 yards a run in the first half.
After racking up 299 yards on the ground in the first half of last weekend's quarterfinal win over Archie Williams, the Warriors were even better on Friday, rushing for 363 yards on just 21 carries over the opening two quarters.
RJ Loftin ran for 151 yards and two TDs in the first half alone, while teammate Caleb Dodson added 126 yards on 12 first-half carries and also found the end zone twice before halftime.
The Warriors offense scored three first-quarter touchdowns to lead 21-7 early and added two more second-quarter TDs to all but end the game as a contest before the interval.
Dodson scored on runs of four and 29 yards on the team's opening two drives of the game, and Loftin followed that with TD runs of 75 and 39 yards.
Giancarlo Desolenni rounded out a brilliant performance by the Del Norte running backs, rushing for 85 yards on five carries before halftime, and closing out the first-half scoring on a 57-yard run to give the home team a 34-7 lead midway through the second quarter.
The visitors responded with a second touchdown before halftime, but it did little to affect the flow of the game and they had problems all night against a dominating Del Norte defense, which was every bit as impressive as the offense and held a very dangerous Miramonte pass attack in check.
"The kids really stepped up to the challenge," White said. "Their passing offense, that's the best passing offense in our section, and I think defensively (being able to stop them) that was the biggest thing."
Loftin added a third TD in the third quarter on a 31-yard run to close out the scoring.
With the win, the Warriors improve to 10-1 on the season.
They will play for a second straight NCS championship after winning the Division-5 bracket two years ago, the last time the NCS held playoffs.
"It's what we've been preparing for all season," White said. "It just shows the preparation and hard work that our kids put in, and it's a testament to our coaching staff, who do a great job.
"We're happy to be in this situation and excited to play for a championship."
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Day 33 Recap: Shaw scores two & assists one, leading Proctor past Tilton, 4-1.
Entering the game, Tilton was without one of their star players, Tia Raspante, due to injury, and as the game went on it showed.
Tilton came out strong earning a couple of corners, but that's all they would get in the first half, having only one shot on goal. After that, Proctor took complete control of the game. Proctor scored just once in the half, at the 15:30 mark, as PJ Shaw found Nicole Kimtis, to take a 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the second half, it was more of the same. Three minutes into the half, Shannon Roycroft assisted Sophie Nasvik, to take a two-goal lead. With 18:23 left to play, Nasvik, put a through ball into Shaw, who beat one defender, then made a 35-yard dash into the circle, and tucked it past Tilton's goalie, Maggie Callender, for a comfortable 3-0 lead. Two minutes later, Tilton would get one back, as Queena Yuan found Lovisa Werner, but it was too little too late. Tilton would have a few more chances down the stretch, but Rachel Simekvich, our #3 ranked goalie, came up with some good saves, including one great back to back save. Simkevich was on the ground, after making the first save, then made a great diving save to her right after one of the Tilton players tried to lift it by her. With eight minutes left, Sarah Hearns inserted on a corner, to Shaw, who ripped a shot into the bottom left corner, to kill off the game and give Proctor a 4-1 victory.
Leonard scores twice, helping Central blank South, 4-0.
Phillips Exeter loses, 2-1.
St. Paul's cruises to a 5-0 victory.
Brewster wins, 6-0.


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Did Mitch McConnell Hit Rand Paul With the Nerdiest Attack in Political History?
Since both senators represent Kentucky, it's safe to assume McConnell meant to imply that Paul is the most credible Kentuckian candidate for president since Clay, and that he doesn't include turncoats like Lincoln—who was born in Kentucky but emigrated to Barack Obama's Illinois—as true Kentuckians like Paul, who originally hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
I see a few people treating this as evidence that an old rift between the two has healed, or that they're willing to set aside past rivalries for the sake of party unity. McConnell supported Paul's opponent in the 2010 Kentucky Senate primary, and Paul frequently joins a rump of GOP senators who at times make McConnell's job incredibly difficult.
But if you know the history between these two, you can just as easily construe it as a backhanded compliment. Clay is McConnell's hero. Admiration for Clay is perhaps the only thing McConnell has in common with Nancy Pelosi.
Rand Paul shares no such affinity. Clay was the "Great Compromiser." On that abstract score at least, Paul hails from the tradition of John C. Calhoun, not of Henry Clay, even though ironically he now sits at Clay's (and McConnell's) old desk in the Senate. Paul broadsided Clay in his maiden Senate floor speech in February 2011—an unexpected heresy from a freshman politician from Kentucky, which was probably actually directed at McConnell (who keeps a portrait of Clay in his Senate office) rather than at random history buffs who might've been watching C-SPAN at the time. It was the legislative equivalent of a subtweet. In the middle of Paul's speech, McConnell walked off the Senate floor.
Also, Clay lost the presidency three times. Viewed in the light of all that history, I think there might be more to McConnell's comparison than meets the eye. And that McConnell has better Twitter etiquette than Paul.


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There will be plenty of fun for the kids on the Hardi Aged Care Family Hill featuring bigger than ever jumping castles, face painting, pass the ball, Ice Cream Joe's Mr Whippy & Barista along with our very own JETMAN.
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Understanding Rotary Die Cutting
New to die cutting? Consider this.
According to IQSDirectory.com:
Chapter 1: What is Die Cutting?
"Die cutting is the mass fabrication of cut-out shapes by shearing a stock material such as paper and chipboard using tooling called a die. A die is a specialized tool used in manufacturing to cut or shape a material fitted into a press. It has sharp edges used to pierce the material; it contains the custom two-dimensional shape of the finished part. The die cutting process works in the same principle as the cookie cutter where the dough is cut into smaller sizes. Examples of materials which can be die cut are paper, fabric, rubber, fiberglass, metal sheets, and plastic.
"Die cutting started in the mid-19th century to modernize the shoemaking industry. Before die cutting was invented, manual labor was utilized to outline and cut the soles of the shoes by hands. This process required more time and manpower while the rate of production was low. The invention of die cutting resolved these problems in the industry. Patterns were made allowing shoemakers to replicate and standardize the sizes of the soles. Through years of discovery, die cutting had extended to revolutionize other industries and it is still evolving to cater to increasing demand and in making more complex designs. Today, this method is widely used in the manufacturing sector such as packaging, consumer goods, and automotive industries. Applications of die cutting can even be found in our homes and offices.
"Since it is a simple and straightforward process, die cutting is suitable for low or high volume manufacturing. In industrial applications, the machine may be located directly downstream, while the starting material may be the outgoing product from a preceding process. The die cutting machine also has many capabilities, making it a versatile and useful asset. It can perform other operations aside from cutting, such as forming, perforating, and scoring. The process is done on a press through a single or series of strokes.
"Flatbed, rotary, and semi-rotary die cutters are considered industrial-scale die cutting machines, designed for thicker and more rigid substrates able to produce parts at a fast turn around. Meanwhile, manual and digital die cutting equipment are utilized to create simple and accessory parts. Its production rate is relatively slower and therefore suitable for low volume orders.
Chapter 2: Flatbed Die Cutting
"Flatbed die cutting is also known as steel rule die cutting. A flatbed die cutting machine uses a hydraulic press or a mechanical or electrical system to press down the custom-designed steel rule die to the material. This method is suitable for cutting thicker sheets (over 1/8") as it is capable of exerting high pressures. A variety of materials can be processed using a flatbed die cutter, ranging from soft to semi-rigid materials with varying thickness.
"Flatbed die cutters can operate in batch or semi-batch (wherein products are collected periodically) production and are suitable for processing small production orders and larger parts. This machinery involves the following sub-processes to produce the finished part from the substrate sheet:
"FeedingThe stock material is transferred from the feed tray, or a roll, to the flatbed through a suctioning, pushing, or pulling system. In this section, it is important to control the feed rate and positioning of the sheet to achieve a precise cut and prevent cutting errors.
"CuttingThe cutting assembly is composed of a die board and a lower counter plate. The die board is the flat and rigid upper plate which contains a series of knives used to cut the stock material into finished parts. It is designed to be shock-absorbent and warp-resistant to withstand high pressures, to produce a precise cut, and prevent the material from deformation. Customized tools are attached to the die board to define the form of the finished part.
"Steel ruleThe steel rule, or the cutting edge, is a piece of metal bent to form the outline of the finished part. The pressing of the steel rule unto the material may induce full cutting or partial cutting.In full cutting, the cut extends to the entire thickness of the material, extending to all layers. This process causes the part, an enclosed area, or the hole to be separated from its remainder. Partial cutting is done through the use of a lower rule blade. The lower rule blade is slightly narrower than what is used in full cutting so that it only cuts a portion of the material's thickness. The lower rule may not be sharp to create folds.
"PunchesPunches are inserted on the upper plate to form internal cut-outs which come in standard shapes (circle, oval or square) and sizes. Punches that are the self-ejecting type usually have a larger diameter than the holes they created.
"Rubber ejection stripThese strips are self-adhesive rubber placed around the rule to remove the finished part after cutting.To complete the cutting assembly, a lower counter plate is placed wherein the stock material is mounted and supported during the cutting process. The cutting head initiates a downward stroke to apply pressure perpendicular to the plane of the material's surface. This pressure compresses the material, causing the edges of the die to penetrate against it. The die board comes in different configurations, depending on the cutting and punching steps involved:
"Simple DieIn a single stroke of the press, the simple die performs only one cutting.
"Compound DieIn a single stroke of the press, the compound die creates more than one cut or impression on the web. A typical example of this die type is found in the production of a washer. With this type of die, cutting the outline and piercing of the inner hole is done in a single stroke.
Progressive Die
"A progressive die is used when there are a series of cutting and secondary steps involved to create a finished product. Each stroke creates a different cut or impression, and in between strokes, the sheet is transferred to the next operation. This process requires precise set-up and alignment of the stock material. The part remains in the stock material until it comes to the last station where it is fully separated. The more operation the die performs, the more complex design the die must have; also, the more difficult to optimize the pressure to be used.
Combination Die
"A combination die performs multiple cutting and forming operations (such as extruding and bending) using a single stroke.
"To achieve a good cut, the properties of the material to be processed must be considered. Thicker and more rigid materials must require thicker dies and higher pressure.
"StrippingIn this step, a single finished part is separated from the excess material and other parts produced in the batch, either manually or by mechanical means. The excess material may be reprocessed or recycled.
Chapter 3: Rotary Die and Semi-rotary Die Cutting
"Rotary die cutting machines operate in continuous production mode. It operates at a lower cutting pressure and constant speed, which is ideal to be located directly downstream of a preceding process. Hence, rotary die cutting machines are used to produce simpler and lighter parts. It is suitable for a variety of materials and gives a faster turnaround time than a flatbed die cutter.
"The stock material, or referred to as web, in the form of an individual sheet or roll, passes through the cutting assembly. The cutting assembly is composed of a rotating cylindrical die affixed to a rotary press and an anvil cylinder pressed against the rotary press. The two cylinders are continuously rotating in opposite directions along the horizontal axis. As the web passes through the two cylinders, it is compressed until the sharp edges of the die pierce through the material's thickness.
"A rotary die cutting machine is also capable of full and partial cutting. However, it is not capable of punching holes. Like flatbed cutting machines, the steps are the same but differ on the mechanism of the cutting assembly.
"There are two types of rotary dies, depending on the properties of the material to be cut and economics.
"Flexible Rotary DieFlexible rotary dies are made of thin sheets of steel with engraved patterns, which contain the edges for cutting, wrapped around a base magnetic cylinder. These dies are suitable for low pressure and shallow or partial cutting. The cutting thin sheet can be replaced depending on the part to be cut. The magnetic cylinder can be configured for many flexible dies.These types of dies are easily manufactured and less expensive. It also requires less downtime during replacement. However, these are less durable than solid dies.
Solid Die
"A solid die has engraved, abrasive patterns on the rotating cylinder itself. This type is intended for higher pressure applications than the flexible die. The solid engravings can exert higher forces that enable the die to create deeper cuts on thicker and multi-layered materials. The solid die can be sharpened once worn-out. This type of die is more durable and flexible. However, it is more costly in terms of initial and maintenance costs.
"When operating a rotary die cutting machine, the following operating and material conditions are considered:
"The tangential speed of the rotating cylinders and the speed of the web must be the same. This ensures proper placement of the material between the two cylinders, resulting in precise and uniform cuts through the entire length.
"The clearance between the rotary press and anvil cylinder must be optimized according to the thickness and compressibility of the stock material. If the clearance is too narrow, higher cutting pressure will be applied which may cause fatigue in the machine components. On the other hand, if the clearance is too large, the cutting pressure is not sufficient to cut the sheet properly. Large clearances are suitable only for partial cutting.
"The rotary die to be selected must have a blade width and angle that is optimal for the material to be processed. Thicker and more rigid materials require a wider and steeper blade.
Semi-rotary Die Cutting
"This type of die cutting machine is almost similar to a fully rotary die cutter, except that it only uses one cylinder, which contains the die, for cutting. The semi-rotary die cutting equipment is programmed such that the cylinder moves in a single direction while the web moves back and forth. The movement of both cylinder and web creates multiple cuts, eliminating the need for another cylinder.
"Semi-rotary die cutting machines are less expensive than fully rotary and flatbed die cutters. However, it is only limited to low-pressure applications.
"So far, industrial-scale die cutting machines have been discussed. The following equipment creates simpler parts with relatively low production rate, hence considered as small-scale:
"Manual Die CutterManual die cutters work by pushing the crank lever which forces the steel dies to the substrate, hence cutting out the finished part. Soft materials like paper are best for this type.Manual die cutting is suitable for cutting out auxiliary items. This equipment is small and portable, typically found in homes, offices, and craft tables.
Digital Die Cutter
"A digital die cutter is a versatile cutting machine which is controlled by computer software or cartridges. Unlike the traditional die cutters, it does not have steel dies but is equipped with sharp blades inside the equipment. This equipment is powered by electricity. Like the manual die cutter, digital die cutting machines can be installed indoors.
Chapter 4: Capabilities of a Die Cutting Machine
"The die can be customized to add details and auxiliary purpose to the finished part, depending on the end application. The capabilities of a die cutting machine are:
Through Cutting
"Through cutting is a type of die cut in which the sharp edge of the die extends through the material's entire thickness, resulting in full separation of the part. For multi-layered materials, the face, adhesive, and backing material layer are cut through.
Kiss Cutting
"Kiss cutting, on the other hand, is a type of cut in which the edge of the die partially cuts through the material's thickness and only forms the perimeter of the finished part. For multi-layered materials, only the face and adhesive layer are cut. The part is not fully separated from the stock material but can be easily detached on the kiss cut.
"Perforating, or sometimes called piercing or coining, is a type of die cut which leaves a series of small, punched holes placed collinearly in the material by using a pressurized force on the finished part. The spacing of the holes determines the ease of cutting the material. The perforated lines will not result in the separation of the part from the stock material, but it can easily detach along the line.
Cut Scoring
"In cut scoring, the die leaves a partial cut or a small indent at a single stress point aligned collinearly on the material rather than cutting its thickness entirely. The die only cuts less than half of the material's depth, piercing it to make tearing easy.
Crease Scoring
"Creasing also creates indents aligned collinearly by applying pressure to reduce the material's thickness on one or both sides of the material. The die does not create a pierced or cut perimeter, and the depth is not extensive as a cut score. The crease score makes even folds to aid in creating a three-dimensional profile out of the material. The folds created from this process are more flexible and precise.
"Broaching uses dies with a combination of multiple teeth that pierces together on a single stroke to cut extremely thick or rigid material. Other die cutting machine capabilities utilized to decorate the finished part are embossing, engraving, forming, and drawing.
Chapter 5: Design Considerations for Die Cutting Process
"The design of the part and its details, together with its material properties, have an impact on the manufacturing process and the outcome of the finished part. Poor design can lead to losses during processing and handling of the finished part, as well as inconvenience to the end-user.
"The following are the four basic elements of die cut parts and the minimum guidelines when designing. All of these primarily consider maximum reliability during handling and service life.
"Blanks Blanks are the cuts that form the edges of the finished part. It separates the part from the stock material during the stripping stage. Sharp internal or external corners must be avoided during the part and die design, as this serves as a stress point during stripping and handling. At this stress point tearing and fracture commonly occurs, especially for thin and soft materials.
"Rounded internal or external corners prevents tearing and fracture, resulting in a more durable and long-lasting part.
"Holes Holes are empty spaces that are enclosed within the perimeter of the part. It can be made by using a punch or by the steel rule itself. However, its placement along the plane is limited to prevent tearing and inconvenience:
"Place the hole at least twice the material thickness from the edge to prevent tearing and bulging during the stripping step and handling process.
"If a series of holes or other similar design features must be made, the clearance between two adjacent holes must be twice the material thickness. If possible, a single oblong hole may be considered to replace the series of holes.
"If holes are to be made in the tab, place the hole at least twice the material thickness from the edge.
"Place a hole to terminate the internal ends of the tab. This is to dissipate the stress which causes cracking or tearing during handling. The internal ends should not be terminated with a bare end.
"Die cutting is the process of cutting a sheet or roll of stock material into a smaller and more useful form using tooling called a die. It dates back to the mid-19th century to modernize the shoemaking industry. This manufacturing process has evolved to meet increasing demand and create more complex designs.
"The stages of a die cutting process are feeding, cutting, and stripping, which is common to all die cutting methods.
"Flatbed die cutting machines utilize an assembly to cut the stock material through a press. These machines are capable of operating at high pressures, giving a more precise and deeper cut.
"The press of a flatbed die cutting machine consists of a die board and a lower plate. The die board contains the cutting and punching tools, and a rubber ejection strip. The lower plate supports the stock material during cutting.
"The die board has several configurations depending on the cutting steps involved: simple, compound, progressive and combination dies.
"Rotary die cutting machines operate in continuous production mode at a constant speed and lower pressures. It utilizes two cylinders: a cylindrical die and an anvil rotating in opposite directions to cut the moving web.
"The two types of rotary dies are flexible die and solid die.
"Die cutting machines are also capable of making kiss cuts, scores, and perforated holes, which define the characteristics of the part.
"There are part design considerations for the die cutting process to maximize reliability during handling. The four basic elements of die cut parts (blanks, scores, holes, and tabs) are considered."
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Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, speaking at the International Monetary Fund Conference in the US capital, Washington DC, on Monday.
Jamaica Calls For Comprehensive Review Of The Impact Of Climate Change
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WASHINGTON, D.C. November 28, 2018 (CMC) – Jamaica called for a comprehensive review of the impact of climate change on the Caribbean, including the "cancers" not yet integrated into the process, as it also reiterated a call for the international community to review its concessionary lending policies to Small island Developing States (SIDS).
"As natural disaster become more frequent, so do the adaptation costs imposed on us, as Small island Developing States, especially since we are on the front line of climate change impacts," Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness told the high level conference, on building resilience to disasters and climate change in the Caribbean, on Monday.
The event, sponsored by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the World Bank, is a follow up to the 2017 high-level forum, "Unleashing Growth and Strengthening Resilience".
The IMF said it has brought together key stakeholders, including senior policymakers, multilateral development partners, and the private sector, to "explore incentives to shift the focus of policies towards building resilience and innovative, disaster-risk financing policies and instruments that would help in the region".
Holness, who is also the chairman of the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, said that the region is facing rapid urbanisation in coastal zones, with corresponding falling populations in rural areas and out islands.
"Some more than others are facing the pending loss of limited land mass, due to sea level rise," he said, noting that one common theme is that the cost of repeated natural disasters has been underestimated, "and this is making sustainable development and prosperity much harder to achieve, especially as we are confronted with many development challenges, which affect our economic growth.
"What is clear to many of us though, is that meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and the goal of leaving no one behind, will become increasingly costly, more challenging and likely not met, unless measures are taken to reduce the vulnerabilities and build the resilience of Small Island Developing States to the climate change impacts, which continue to set us back".
Holness told the conference, which is also being attended by several CARICOM leaders, that this would require partnership as "well as using existing support, more effectively, and making new resources available for us to build the required resilience at the country, community and personal level".
The CARICOM Chair noted that last year, natural disasters in the Caribbean set back the region to the tune of US$130 billion, and he urged the conference to think of resilience "beyond these natural disaster events or what we refer to as sudden events".
He said there is a "more comprehensive picture that we must pay attention to", adding that behind the scenes of the natural disasters, "there are these slow-growing events, for which we have not yet, even started to, contemplate…the potential impact.
"Specifically, as SIDS, we must begin more fruitful dialogue on building resilience to impact these slow unset events, such as sea temperature rise, which, according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is causing our reefs to bleach at an unprecedented rate."
He said while this situation is not unique to the CARICOM countries, countries like Mexico are implanting measures to deal with that, and that there is need for the region to put in place measures to deal with the situation.
He said the University of the West Indies is carrying out research to identify the DNA of coral reefs, adaptable to sea temperature rises and other matters.
Holness told the conference another of the "cancers" facing the region is that of ocean acidification, with NOAA indicating that since the industrial period, the acidification of the oceans has increased by 30 percent, with no sign of abatement.
He said such a situation could have drastic effects on the Caribbean, with the sea egg industry, the shell fish industry, the conch industry, all being "significant economic assets to us".
He added that the sectors account for at least one percent of gross domestic product, employing hundreds of people, warning "that is slowly going to disappear if we don't take concerted action".
In his address, Holness repeated the call by the Caribbean, for developed countries to re-visit the criteria used for providing concessionary loans to developing countries, saying that the graduation of the region to high middle income status is seriously undermining the Caribbean's socio-economic future.
"And, as such, we are oftentimes, not considered as high priority for the allocation of donor support from the international community. It should be quite clear, by now, that GDP, in and of itself, is not a true indicator of development."
He said apart from indebtedness, "it does not take into consideration vulnerability to …factors, including increased intensity and frequency of natural disasters".
"My point, and hope is, that we need to quickly find alternatives that are fair, practical, relevant and helpful to us, as Small Island Developing States. Alternatives that will ultimately enhance our disaster risk management capacity and ability to respond to the increasing impacts of climate change."
He said the region is encouraged by the prospects of the Addis Abba Action Agenda and the financing for development, "and note the progress being made in translating this agenda into action".
Holness said the region as also taking note of new financing opportunities to assist "in our path to become more resilient".


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r/Elektron
For users of Elektron Machinedrum, Monomachine, Octatrack, Analog Four, Digitakt and/or Digitone machines.
https://reddit.com/r/Elektron/ launch
r/synthrecipes
This is a subreddit for the sound designers, by the sound designers. Here you'll find requests, insights, and recipes for your favorite synths. Enjoy!
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r/abletonlive
A subreddit for users of the music software Ableton Live.
https://reddit.com/r/abletonlive/ launch
r/audioengineering
Products, practices, and stories about the profession or hobby of recording, editing, and producing audio.
https://reddit.com/r/audioengineering/ launch
r/electronicmusic
A place to discuss everything electronic music related.
https://reddit.com/r/electronicmusic/ launch
r/MusicBattlestations
If you make music, show us how and where you do it! Be it a bedroom studio, professional studio, or kitchen table - takes all kinds.
https://reddit.com/r/MusicBattlestations/ launch
r/musicproduction
A community for hobbyists, professional musicians, and enthusiasts to discuss music production-related topics, ask questions, collaborate, and share tips and tricks. Music creators from all walks of life are welcome here.
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r/futurebeatproducers
For sharing and discussing original experimental beat music. 'Future', here, is a state of mind.
https://reddit.com/r/futurebeatproducers/ launch
r/mixes
From dubstep, techno, drum'n'bass, house, and experimental.
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r/trapproduction
The original subreddit for Trap Production discussion.
https://reddit.com/r/trapproduction/ launch
r/FL_Studio
The best FL Studio resource on the internet!
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r/makinghiphop
Do you dabble in making beats and wonder how they'd sound with someone rapping over them? Have you ever wanted to try your hand at rapping but don't know any quality producers? Hell, if you just want to provide input in any way, we at r/makinghiphop would appreciate it.
https://reddit.com/r/makinghiphop/ launch
r/futurebeats
A place for sharing and discussing experimental beat music from all genres and eras. 'Future', here, is a state of mind.
https://reddit.com/r/futurebeats/ launch
r/minimal
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r/edmprodcirclejerk
I don't really know what this sub does, it just makes everything very, very, way more louder.
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r/volcas
An r/ for KORG volca related stuff
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r/musictheory
A subreddit for people who care about composition, cognition, harmony, scales, counterpoint, melody, logic, math, structure, notation, and also the overall history and appreciation of music.
https://reddit.com/r/musictheory/ launch