Want to Alfred Hitchcock up your beats? Then suspenseful sample packs may hold the key – to unlocking a creaky sinister-looking DAW. And if the suspense is killing you here are our 5 top sample…
Author: Simon Gilbert
Of all the music genres Hip-Hop is probably the most reliant on samples. In fact it pretty much introduced sampling to the musical landscape in the late 80s. And the catalyst for this Hip-Hop sampling…
One production technique that has undeniably transformed the sound of modern pop and urban music is the use of an 808 bass kick to play basslines. First popularised back in the early 0’s, it’s become…
You may produce the sort of beats to make Metro Boomin want to go back to beat-making school BUT if nobody is hearing them your career will flatline. In this article, we look at five…
So are you tired of simply looping up samples? The joy of sampling is that there are no limits to the creative possibilities. Sample loops are a fantastic source of inspiration but where you take…
Want to bring a little drama into your productions? Finding the right dramatic sample can certainly create impact and help your tracks stand out. In this post, we check out 5 fantastic packs brimming with…
In this post we look at a selection of websites and resources that could help you in your beatmaking journey. We have split the article into 3 categories – Beat beat-selling sites, Beatmaker resources and…
In music, Groove can be everything! The term “groove” generally refers to the rhythmic swing of a track and can range from subtle to extreme. It can be fundamental in giving your tracks a humanistic…
In our latest genre-based journey of discovery, we delve into the gritty world of Grime music. First emerging in the early 2000s it’s known for its firing rapid rhythms and raw lyrical content. Grime quickly…
So you don’t have a spare £3000 to lay down on an original Roland Tr808 drum machine. Well, fear not, there are plenty of great 808 plugins that will give you that full ‘on-screen’ 808…
