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…
Tag: Samples
So you have crafted a proper banger but you feel it just needs a little extra sauce -this is where sound FX sample packs can save the day. From vocal adlibs to spacy sci-fi effects,…
For all you Boom Bap Beat heads out there, selecting the right melodic samples to loop and chop is crucial. While in the past you would have had to plunder your parent’s vinyl collection and…
Bandalero Project Blvck have dialled up the Latino vibes on this Spanish-inspired pack. It features 5 melodically engaging construction kits that are both tuneful and hard-edged. The trumpet and horn sections stand out as being…
“Breaks” or to give them their full title “Break Beats” are a foundational feature of music genres such as Hip-Hop, Trip-Hop, Jungle and more. But what is a “Fake Break”? In this post, we’ll demystify…
If you’re looking to conjure up the demonic essence of horrorcore, having the right samples to hand can make all the difference. This dark subgenre of hip-hop thrives on haunting melodies, sinister atmospheres, and macabre…
In this blog, we explore the exciting world of copyright in beat leasing—disclaimer* It’s not terribly exciting. From ownership rights to sample usage, we will be arming you with the knowledge necessary to protect your…
While only a few years ago AI music pretty much rivalled that of an 80s Bontempi organ being pushed down a flight of stairs, it’s now clearly much improved and blowing people’s respective minds. But…
While sample packs containing loops and one shots remain a staple of modern music production there is another more versatile type of sample product out there that doesn’t get quite the same recognition – The…
Trap music is now a staple in almost every genre. But with so many producers using the same formulaic approach, how do you make your trap beats stand out from the pack? If you’re tired…
