If there’s one element that defines the sound and energy of hip-hop, it’s the bass. From the earliest moments of the genre in the 1980s, what set hip-hop apart from other styles of music was…
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Every now and again two very different musical worlds collide and a producer will work with the most unlikely of artists. These collaborations can often produce unexpected results, and in the case of some of…
Similar to the mystery of chess boxing, diving into RZA’s unconventional production methods can be both fascinating and enlightening. Fortunately, YouTuber Cats Eye has got you covered. In this clear and concise video, he breaks…
Who doesn’t like a free plugin? Well how about six free virtual instrument plugins? Scottish-based Music Tech company Crow Hill very generously operate a rotating 6 free plugin policy. Every month, when a new plugin…
With generative AI now capable of producing virtually any style of music, many singers and rappers are beginning to ask: Can I use AI to generate backing tracks? And while this is certainly possible, before…
We are big fans of Scaler 3 here at RouteNote Create so were rather excited when word reached us of a new update. If you’re new to this software, Scaler 3.1 is a chord detection…
As a beatmaker one of the main challenges is getting your beats out there and building a profile. One method that is often overlooked is to offer value by producing beatmaking videos and tutorials. In…
Who doesn’t love a free plugin and for a limited time, get the iconic sound of the 1969 Echoplex EP3 with this fantastic plugin from IK Multimedia. The rather unimaginatively titled Tape Echo (RRP $99.99)…
The car crash that is the ongoing controversy over Timbaland seems to have taken yet another turn. The legendary VA Producer known for shaping the sound and direction of contemporary urban music has been outed…
In music production, every day is a school day. Or at least it should be if you intend to progress your skills and career. While experimenting on your own is essential for creative growth, there…
