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…
Category: Music Industry
In sample-based music, the ability to choose the right samples and sounds is crucially important. More than any other aspect, the sample selection process can shape the entire direction of your beats. Your musical taste…
While Beat Leasing can be a lucrative way of monetising your production skills, to truly excel you must also take care of business. This requires careful management of agreements, pricing, promotion, and intellectual property. In…
When starting as a beatmaker, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. The first step is to establish what tools you will need to help you in your beat-making mission. This guide will help you…
In the highly competitive world of commercial beatmaking staying ahead of the curve is essential. In this post we take a look at some of the top trends in beatmaking right now. These insights should…
The journey from aspiring online beatmaker to industry powerhouse is rarely an easy one. Over the past few decades, however, a new route to success has emerged. That of online beat selling and non-exclusive lease…
With the popularity and growth of Beat leasing over the past decade it’s inevitable that now and again a leased beat will take on a life of its own. And while most leased beats will…
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…
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…
Ableton just released Live 12.1 for public beta – and the updates in this one are more than you’d expect at first glance. We have new devices, updates to existing devices, workflow improvements, and a…
