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Amir Said

Amir Said (Said) is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of BeatTips. A writer, publisher, and beatmaker/rapper from New York now living in Paris. Said is a co-founder of the publishing company Superchamp Books and the author of a number of books, including: ‘The BeatTips Manual,’ ‘The Art of Sampling,’ and ‘The Truth About New York.’ He is also a recording artist whose made a number of music projects, including his latest album 'The Best of Times.' Follow him on Twitter at: @amirsaid and @BeatTipsManual

Gear Watch & Updates

Mackie ProFX USB Mixers

Amir Said Nov 30, 2008 6
*Initially published by BeatTips on 9/12/08* By Sa'id Mackie has gone and done it. They've created a new…
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Akai MPC Functions: Mono vs. Stereo Sampling

Amir Said Nov 30, 2008 2
*Initially published by BeatTips on 9/12/08* By Cary Clark Being that the MPC is the beatmaking power…
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Pete Rock NYs Finest

Amir Said Nov 30, 2008 0
*Initially published by BeatTips on 10/22/08* By Ivan Rott Inspired by Hell, James Brown’s double-LP…
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