Since its inception in the early 2000’s, trap music has become one of the most influential genres in contemporary music. An offshoot of hip-hop, trap was born in the so-called “Dirty South” of America, pioneered…
Category: Music Creation Tools
Whether you’re a beginner producer mixing your music in the studio or are a mix/mastering engineer looking for some new nifty tools for shaping the tonality of instruments or an entire mix – we have…
If your track contains a vocal, clarity is key. Producers and engineers face one common challenge, harsh sibilance—those sharp “s” sounds that can ruin an otherwise perfect vocal take. A De-Esser plugin is the go-to…
1: J Dilla 2: The Neptunes (Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo) 3: DJ Premier 4: Timbaland 5: Swizz Beatz 6: Dr Dre 7: Just Blaze 8: RZA 9: Eazy Mo Bee 10: Pete Rock Remember…
Filters can be used for all sorts of things – the most common are to remove unwanted frequencies, create dynamics, enhance textures and generate rhythmic or moving elements. This post covers 5 free filter plugins…
In an industry where thousands of new beats are uploaded daily, standing out from the crowd is crucial. While showing you are versatile and adaptable to different styles is important, so is having a unique…
There’s nothing that sounds quite like a classic chorus effect, with its ability to add warmth, depth, and richness to a sound. We decided to head out on a hunt to bring back 5 free…
One of the most powerful tools in a producer’s arsenal is layering. Layering beats isn’t just about stacking sounds for the sake of it. Done well it can create depth and complexity as well as…
In our previous blog, Beatmaking on a Budget, we explored everything you would need to get started as a beatmaker without breaking the bank. While we touched on different requirements for different beatmaking scenarios, in…
It can often feel overwhelming when starting out as a beatmaker. Not only do you have to learn and develop new production techniques. You also have to invest in the gear and software necessary to…
