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…
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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…
As a beatmaker, leasing beats is one of the most effective ways to monetize your music. And while beat leasing differs in many ways from the traditional producer/artist dynamic, it’s still important that both parties…
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…
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…
Trap music and the Roland TR808 go together like cheese and biscuits, Rum and Coke, Starsky and Hutch. And while the iconic 808 clap, snare, and hats constitute the basis for most Trap drums it’s…
Pitch shifting allows you to manipulate the pitch of an audio clip or sample without affecting its timing. They are most commonly used on vocals although pitch shifters can be used on any audio source.…
From spine-chilling Halloween FX to the vibrant and colorful rhythms of Afrobeat, and from gritty Trap beats to the warm tones of a ukulele, these packs offer a diverse array of sounds to suit any…
