While the term Chillout music may seem self-explanatory the variety of musical styles and sounds this loosely defined genre encompasses is wide-ranging. At its core Chillout music is designed to create a relaxing, calm, and…
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So you love sampling and sample packs? Your hard drive is stuffed with multiple Drum Packs, Construction Kits and melodic loops. But what about something a little more left-field? A sonic curve ball to complement…
The Beat Leasing model has been around for almost 20 years and shows no sign of waning. At its core, it operates on the principle of supply and demand. With more vocalists outnumbering producers, the…
So you’re a beatmaker selling beats. One of the key considerations to make if you’re a commercial beatmaker is should I sample or not? In this post we consider this dilemma focusing primarily on the…
One of music’s most impressive feats is how it can connect directly to our emotions. Powerful chord structures, deep vocals or ethereal textures can stir the soul like few other mediums. In this list we…
If you want to inject a touch of soul into your productions we have your back with this fine selection of soulful sample packs. Keys Of Soul When it comes to keys, nothing screams soulful…
Boom-Bap Hip-Hop is considered by many to be the purest form of Hip-Hop. This is due to its direct lineage to Hip-Hop’s foundations built on manipulating vintage ‘break-beat’ recordings. The boom-bap style was originally formulated…
Bit Crusher plugins are an essential addition to any producer’s toolbox. They can transform and colour audio in a highly distinctive manner. Think of early vintage samplers with their much-covered sound. They can be pushed…
In our previous blogs, we looked at some great paid-for and free amp simulation plugins. These plugins have become invaluable tools when working with Electric Guitars as they negate the need for physical amps and…
In our previous post, we checked out 5 fantastic amp simulator plugin options. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great amp sim rockin’ in your DAW. In this post, we…
