In this latest post by Cableguys, the subject of glueing mixes and sub-mixes together is covered. So what does glueing in relation to production refer to? It’s the process of taking multiple sound sources and…
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When it comes to music production before you even press a button or twiddle a knob there is a binary decision to make. Do you start with the Drums or Melodic content? In this post…
When creating music in Ableton Live, the built-in metronome is an essential tool that helps keep your rhythm on track. However, the default metronome sounds may get annoying or not match your personal preference. Fortunately,…
Regardless of genre, the kick drum is usually the driving force behind a beat. It’s the thing you feel in your stomach when you enter a club. So making sure your kick hits right is…
In this recent short JamJooBeats shares some fantastic production tips that he wished he had known when starting out making beats. While these tips are directed towards Trap Music they will apply to most genres.…
Trap music is now a staple in almost every genre. But with so many producers using the same formulaic approach, how do you make your trap beats stand out from the pack? If you’re tired…
Trap music often relies on the iconic TR808 for its drum sounds, but there’s always room to add some originality to your beats. The high-pitched metallic snap of the 808 snare defines trap’s signature vibe,…
In this final part of our series on making trap beats, we’re going DEEP and giving the LOW-down on 808 basslines. If there’s one defining element to trap music other than the drums, it’s using…
Many of us have heard of dotted 8th-notes or noticed them in a quantisation drop-down menus. But what are they? And more to the point, how can you use them in your beats to add…
If you’re a beatmaker looking for some quick-fire trap melody composition hacks then the Red Bow Music channel has you covered. Red Bow Music demonstrate basic music theory compositional techniques that are geared largely towards…
