If you’re an aspiring rapper or singer in the market for beats, purchasing and understanding the different licences can be confusing. One of the fundamental distinctions between commercial beat licenses is whether they are exclusive…
Author: Simon Gilbert
A studio staple, the compressor has many uses from creative sound shaping to audio taming and control. And while there is no shortage of premium-priced compressors on the market there are also many great free…
With Breaking debuting at the Paris Olympics, the spotlight is shining on this remarkable art form like never before. While the spectacular, seemingly impossible dance moves will capture most of the attention, the musical accompaniment…
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…
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…
