In EDM production, a powerful kick drum is essential for creating energy and drive in a track. More than any other element, the kick drum sets the foundation for most EDM tracks. It’s therefore vital…
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Incorporating vocal textures can elevate your beats by adding depth, mood, and variety. Whether subtle or bold, vocal layers can add a new dimension to your sound, infusing your productions with the emotional resonance only…
In this post we check out a short from Thirteen Tecc that reveals 3 useful FL Studio tips. These tips may not make your beats sound better, but they will help your DAW management and…
We are all looking to streamline our beatmaking process and speed up the crafting of tracks. Let’s face it, time is money and the more beats you can have listed on your beat store the…
In Hip-Hop and Trap music, drums are often the driving force setting the energy of the track. Getting them to sit perfectly in the mix is essential for an impactful sound. An effective way to…
Along with 808 sub-bass b-lines, nothing quite defines Trap music like the iconic machine gun like hi-hat rolls. Usually quantized to 32nd or 64th notes they are used to accent the drums, creating a rhythmic…
Big Z puts into simple terms the ways in which you can use this simple free plugin to make your mixes better! Remember – RouteNote Create subscriptions start from as little as $2.99. You also get 10 FREE…
A commonly heard effect in music production is the melody reverse technique. It can often be heard subtly on long piano chords. The trick involves layering a reversed version of a melody over the original…
In this insightful short, Jerry from the Mix with Jerry channel, shares a great tip for more controlled vocal compression. While most of us will apply a single compressor to handle a vocal track, Jerry…
In this tutorial from Point Blank Music School, Module Leader Dave Stone demonstrates creative ways to use a stem splitter tool. He takes a sample from Lyn Collins’ “Think (About It)” and integrates it into…
