In the world of trap music, where hard-hitting drums, booming bass, and high-energy rhythm often take centre stage, melody may seem like a secondary concern. But be warned! Sleep on melody at your peril as…
Author: Simon Gilbert
In EDM production, a powerful kick drum is essential for creating energy and drive in a track. More than any other element, the kick drum sets the foundation for most EDM tracks. It’s therefore vital…
Incorporating vocal textures can elevate your beats by adding depth, mood, and variety. Whether subtle or bold, vocal layers can add a new dimension to your sound, infusing your productions with the emotional resonance only…
In this post we check out a short from Thirteen Tecc that reveals 3 useful FL Studio tips. These tips may not make your beats sound better, but they will help your DAW management and…
Trap music may have a distinct formula for drums, often anchored by the iconic TR-808 sounds, but the melodic side offers plenty of room for creativity. From sampled chord progressions and melodic loops to original…
While most of us know the golden rules of music production – acoustically treated room, keeping your files organised, effective gain staging etc there are some things that we often overlook as music producers. In…
The “Kill Bill siren” as it’s widely known is one of the most iconic sounds in trap music. Its instantly recognizable tension-building quality can help electrify trap beats giving them added drama. In this post…
We are all looking to streamline our beatmaking process and speed up the crafting of tracks. Let’s face it, time is money and the more beats you can have listed on your beat store the…
As we reflect on Quincy Jones’s passing and the vast legacy he leaves behind, it’s clear his impact on music and culture was profound. Few areas of music or entertainment escaped his touch, and his…
Contemporary music is mourning the loss of one of the 20th century’s most important and influential figures. As a highly accomplished trumpeter, bandleader, arranger, composer, record producer, and record label executive, there was not much…
