Very often, when discussing the greatest boom bap hip-hop producers of all time, two or three names usually enter the ring. DJ Premier, J Dilla and the subject of this producer profile: Pete Rock. So,…
Tag: music production
When talk turns to classic synthesisers, all the usual suspects get reeled off. Think Mini Moogs, Junos, Jupiters, and of course the iconic Yamaha DX7. One instrument, however, that’s often overlooked is the Korg M1.…
In his latest video, Boom Bap producer and prolific YouTuber Navie D breaks down the different roles that samples play in sample-based music production. Using the analogy of a movie production, he identifies four key…
Did you know that tomorrow (Sat 11th of Oct) marks Universal Music Day? And before you start worrying, this has nothing to do with promoting the Universal Music Group. Instead, it’s designed to celebrate music…
Few products have gained the mythical status of Akai’s MPC (MIDI Production Centre) series of Drum machine style samplers. From the revolutionary Rodger Linn designed MPC 60 through to their latest highly portable stand alone…
For this instalment of our producer profile series, we take it back in time to the golden era of hip-hop and a true pioneer of the art form. When it comes to influential figures in…
With modern sampling technology, no instrument or sound is out of reach. Most of us have our trusted go-to virtual instruments, think orchestral libraries, pianos, synths, guitars, or basses, but sometimes the most memorable productions…
Who doesn’t love a free plugin? And if you can’t get enough reverb in your life then prepare to let out a little whoop. For the very generous folk at Molecular Bytes audio software has…
Most producers will tell you that coming up with the initial idea for a beat or song is the most fun part. It’s where creativity flows freely and anything can happen. But once your track…
Looking to transform samples into something entirely new? The Granulator plugin from Phil Speiser makes it easy to turn any sound into a playable instrument, unlocking endless creative possibilities. Whether you’re seeking fresh inspiration or…
