If you are starting to explore the world of beats and beat selling chances are you will have come across the term ‘type’ beats. They’re a simple, powerful way to zero in on the exact…
Category: Beatmaking
When deciding to prepare this producer profile I faced a slight dilemma. Do I tell the story of The Neptune’s or focus on the member who became a global icon in his own right, Pharrell…
Creating a memorable beat that bangs requires attention to both the big picture and the small details. Every element plays a role in how a track comes together. In this post, we’ll highlight seven essential…
Very often, when discussing the greatest boom bap hip-hop producers of all time, two or three names usually enter the ring. DJ Premier, J Dilla and the subject of this producer profile: Pete Rock. So,…
When talk turns to classic synthesisers, all the usual suspects get reeled off. Think Mini Moogs, Junos, Jupiters, and of course the iconic Yamaha DX7. One instrument, however, that’s often overlooked is the Korg M1.…
In his latest video, Boom Bap producer and prolific YouTuber Navie D breaks down the different roles that samples play in sample-based music production. Using the analogy of a movie production, he identifies four key…
Did you know that tomorrow (Sat 11th of Oct) marks Universal Music Day? And before you start worrying, this has nothing to do with promoting the Universal Music Group. Instead, it’s designed to celebrate music…
If any producer can be credited with carrying the 90’s hip-hop boom-bap legacy into the modern era, it’s Just Blaze. But he’s far more than a traditional underground beatmaker. His production effortlessly spans trap, club-…
Few products have gained the mythical status of Akai’s MPC (MIDI Production Centre) series of Drum machine style samplers. From the revolutionary Rodger Linn designed MPC 60 through to their latest highly portable stand alone…
The long-awaited return of an analog beast from Roland has finally come to an end. Meet the TR-1000 Rhythm creator, the drum machine that combines vintage flavour with the latest modern advancements. This latest addition…
