Trap music often leans into dark, haunting melodies that add atmosphere and intensity to its sound. These distopian tones complement and enhance the genre’s slow, heavy beats, providing the ideal bed for the often tense,…
Author: Simon Gilbert
In Hip-Hop and Trap music, drums are often the driving force setting the energy of the track. Getting them to sit perfectly in the mix is essential for an impactful sound. An effective way to…
It’s that time of year again so if you’re looking for the perfect Halloween soundtrack we’ve plucked out 5 beats that are heavy on the horror and go fully in on the fear factor. So…
Along with 808 sub-bass b-lines, nothing quite defines Trap music like the iconic machine gun like hi-hat rolls. Usually quantized to 32nd or 64th notes they are used to accent the drums, creating a rhythmic…
A commonly heard effect in music production is the melody reverse technique. It can often be heard subtly on long piano chords. The trick involves layering a reversed version of a melody over the original…
So you have crafted a proper banger but you feel it just needs a little extra sauce -this is where sound FX sample packs can save the day. From vocal adlibs to spacy sci-fi effects,…
For all you Boom Bap Beat heads out there, selecting the right melodic samples to loop and chop is crucial. While in the past you would have had to plunder your parent’s vinyl collection and…
In this insightful short, Jerry from the Mix with Jerry channel, shares a great tip for more controlled vocal compression. While most of us will apply a single compressor to handle a vocal track, Jerry…
Bandalero Project Blvck have dialled up the Latino vibes on this Spanish-inspired pack. It features 5 melodically engaging construction kits that are both tuneful and hard-edged. The trumpet and horn sections stand out as being…
“Breaks” or to give them their full title “Break Beats” are a foundational feature of music genres such as Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Jungle and more. But what is a “Fake Break”? In this post, we’ll demystify…
