Beatmaking apps have revolutionized how music is created, bringing professional-grade features right to your fingertips. These apps are perfect for capturing inspiration on the go, and their relatively low price points make music production more…
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Who doesn’t love a free virtual instrument? Well, if you’re a brass fan, we’ve got something special for you. This Kontakt instrument, brought to you by the generous people over at “Music Sampling,” offers an…
Rescued and Restored 100 year old Upright Piano finds new lease of life in the Digital Domain. The marketplace is certainly not short on great-sounding “piano” virtual instruments, and like real pianos they all have…
As the number of stem separation tools on the market continues to grow, it’s becoming increasingly hard to stand out. Most stem separators allow you to isolate basic elements like vocals, drums, bass, and a…
The late great J Dilla stands out as one of the most transformative hip-hop producers of the past 30 years. He single-handedly reshaped the genre and helped redefine the Boom Bap style. His innovative approach…
Vocal chops have become a much used element in modern trap-inspired beats. They are great at adding texture, rhythm, and an emotional edge. When done right, vocal chops can create dynamic layers or even act…
Afrobeats has become one of the most globally influential music genres in recent years. It blends African rhythms with modern pop, dance and reggae elements to create infectious catchy grooves. With construction kits offering complete…
Antidote Audio recently identified a neat little trick used by Skrillex to enhance the impact of his snares. He noticed that Skrillex often incorporates reversed sounds that abruptly stop just as the snare’s transient hits.…
In music, melody and chord progression are the two fundamental melodic building blocks. They shape the emotion and mood of a composition. While these elements often work together, they each have a distinct role. The…
In the world of trap music, where hard-hitting drums, booming bass, and high-energy rhythm often take centre stage, melody may seem like a secondary concern. But be warned! Sleep on melody at your peril as…
