411 Scene Packs <Top 50 RECENT>
This is a touchy subject. 411 Video Magazine went defunct in the late 2000s. The intellectual property rights are currently a gray area (owned by various entities including On Video Sports). However, because the footage is not commercially available on streaming services (Netflix/Amazon do not have them), the community relies on preservation.
Where to look:
Warning: Avoid "download websites" that require you to install an .exe file. Stick to direct video files (.mp4, .mov, .avi).
| Component | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| 4 Drum/Perfusion Patterns | Kick, snare/clap, hi-hat (open/closed), and a percussion loop (rim, shaker, crash). |
| 1 Bassline Pattern | 808 or synth bass, often sidechained to the kick. |
| 1 Melody Pattern | Chord progression, piano loop, pad, or pluck. |
| Stems (WAV) | Each track exported as a separate audio file. |
| MIDI Files | Melody and bass MIDI for full control. |
| Presets | Synth presets (Serum, Vital, Omnisphere, etc.) used in the scene. |
| Project File | Ready-to-open .flp (FL Studio), .als (Ableton), or .dawproject. | 411 Scene Packs
Released around 2000, this pack captures the awkward transition from the "baggy pants, big wheels" era to the "slim fit, tech flip" era. It features a young Paul Rodriguez and the early Chocolate team. It is a fascinating document of changing fashion and trick complexity.
Whether you are a 40-year-old looking to relive your teenage years or a 16-year-old trying to understand why your dad skates in "those weird puffy shoes," 411 Scene Packs are essential time travel.
They represent a pre-corporate, pre-influencer era where the only thing that mattered was: Did you land it? There were no filters, no brand deals visible on the surface, just the sound of wheels on concrete and a beat that made you want to go outside. This is a touchy subject
If you can find a digital rip, or better yet, a dusty VHS copy, watch one tonight. Start with Volume 3. Turn the volume up. And remember that for a generation of skaters, the "Scene" wasn't just a segment of a video—it was their entire life.
Are you still holding onto a collection of 411 Scene Packs? Do you have a favorite volume that isn't listed here? Share your memories in the comments (and maybe your price for selling them).
In the golden era of skateboarding—roughly the mid-1990s to the early 2000s—before YouTube algorithms and Instagram reels dominated our field of vision, there was a singular source of truth for skateboarders worldwide: 411 Video Magazine. Warning: Avoid "download websites" that require you to
For those who lived through it, the mention of 411 Scene Packs evokes a specific, visceral nostalgia. The grainy VHS grain, the iconic bass-heavy tracks from obscure punk and hip-hop bands, and the relentless onslaught of "B-roll" footage that was often more inspiring than the contest coverage itself.
This article dives deep into what 411 Scene Packs are, why they remain essential viewing for old heads, and why younger skaters are currently scouring eBay and digital archives to uncover these time capsules.
