If you have been following our blog posts recently, you will be aware that legendary Producer Timbaland has been facing a huge backlash recently over his championing of AI. The Latest Scandal The most recent…
Category: Beatmaking
We are big fans of Scaler 3 here at RouteNote Create so were rather excited when word reached us of a new update. If you’re new to this software, Scaler 3.1 is a chord detection…
As a beatmaker one of the main challenges is getting your beats out there and building a profile. One method that is often overlooked is to offer value by producing beatmaking videos and tutorials. In…
Who doesn’t love a free plugin and for a limited time, get the iconic sound of the 1969 Echoplex EP3 with this fantastic plugin from IK Multimedia. The rather unimaginatively titled Tape Echo (RRP $99.99)…
The car crash that is the ongoing controversy over Timbaland seems to have taken yet another turn. The legendary VA Producer known for shaping the sound and direction of contemporary urban music has been outed…
In music production, every day is a school day. Or at least it should be if you intend to progress your skills and career. While experimenting on your own is essential for creative growth, there…
While Timbaland’s legacy is assured, his reputation has taken yet another knock.This followed an enthused and impassioned livestream debate where he went head-to-head with highly respected engineer and producer Young Guru. The four-hour-long Instagram Live…
I was chatting with a fellow producer the other day who, like me, has been excited and inspired by the creative possibilities AI brings to music. He had recently generated rapped AI Vocals, and they…
The drop is a fundamental element of EDM. Most EDM tracks don’t follow the traditional song structures found in pop music. Instead, it’s all about building and releasing energy. The main goal is to drive…
Alongside EQ and effects, compression is one of the most essential tools in any producer’s arsenal. Its ability to shape and control the dynamics of a sound is unparalleled. But while many of us rely…
