Dot to Dot. With 85 minutes, we'll demo show. For everyone who's simply dotting a dot, Alexa. Hey guys, Robin here.
Today we are going to look at a skill called Beatbox Master, and I don't know what to say. It's actually got more to it than you might think initially, so let's give a blast. Alexa, open Beatbox Master. Welcome to the Beatbox Master.
Why not ask me to drop a beat? Drop a beat. Here it is. A funky fresh break.
Slipstream, you know what to do. You could learn to beatbox, ask for a hip-hop beat, or just ask for a fresh break. What do you want to do? Change voice.
Okay, here's another voice with a fresh take on that beat. Let's go, take it away. She also does it herself as well sometimes. Let's go, sir.
Fresh break. Here it is. A funky fresh break. Let's go, show us the way with your BTK.
So it stays with the same voice as the last bit to change. Alexa, help me learn to beatbox. The School of Beatbox is encryption. You learn all the essential beatboxing techniques plus sound effects and complex rhythms.
Would you like to find out more? No. Okay. Sorry, guys.
You could learn about beatbox history. Ask her to hear a specific voice. For instance, Celine or Russell, or just ask for a fresh break. What do you want to do?
Celine. Okay, time for another version of that beat. Celine, I'm sure you've got something special lined up for us. Celine, I think, is one of the TCS's text-to-speech engines.
Is she one of the Indian ones? I think so. Alexa, beatbox history. Beatbox history.
The history of beatboxing is a fascinating subject. Let me hand you over to Danny from the School of Beatbox to take you back to where it all began. Beatboxing as we know it today originates from the early 1980s. As well as the birthplace of hip-hop culture, beatboxing can also be traced back to New York City.
People at that time would mimic the sounds of drum machines by using only their voices. The most influential drum machine to beatbox culture was the Roland TR-808. The Roland TR-808 was launched in 1980. It was unique in that it allowed the user to build their own beat pattern as well as beat...
Respect. Wow, there's quite a lot to this skill. I'm reminded of that chap on Police Academy. Also Spaceballs.
Who can do all that stuff with his mouth. Very cool. Get it. There you go, guys.
Beatbox master. Beatbox is one word. If you're interested, if you're looking for it in the skill store. Enjoy.
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