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…
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It’s a bold claim! The BEST production trick of 2024. Well you can decide for yourself as we learn how to transform a fairly generic Electric piano loop into a lush otherworldly affair. In this…
In Part 1 of our guide to making Trap beats, we explored the foundation of Trap—The Drums. In Part 2, we shift our focus to Trap melodies, which are equally essential for shaping the mood…
In an industry where thousands of new beats are uploaded daily, standing out from the crowd is crucial. While showing you are versatile and adaptable to different styles is important, so is having a unique…
One of the most powerful tools in a producer’s arsenal is layering. Layering beats isn’t just about stacking sounds for the sake of it. Done well it can create depth and complexity as well as…
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…
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…
With YouTube ranking as the net’s second-largest search engine, there are huge opportunities for selling beats. And your target audience i.e artists looking for beats, tend to spend a lot of time browsing YouTube. It’s…
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…
