I was chatting with a fellow producer the other day who, like me, has been excited and inspired by the creative possibilities AI brings to music. He had recently generated rapped AI Vocals, and they…
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The drop is a fundamental element of EDM. Most EDM tracks don’t follow the traditional song structures found in pop music. Instead, it’s all about building and releasing energy. The main goal is to drive…
Alongside EQ and effects, compression is one of the most essential tools in any producer’s arsenal. Its ability to shape and control the dynamics of a sound is unparalleled. But while many of us rely…
One of the most exciting developments in DAW technology over the past couple of years has been the integration of Stem separation. A once unconceivable concept, stem separation allows for ever deeper levels of audio…
Ever wanted to turn your DAW into a musical time machine? If you’ve dreamed of crafting dusty, nostalgic tracks that sound like forgotten vinyl nuggets—or the kind of music you like to sample—you’re in luck.…
Following on from our previous blog that centred on the One Song Podcast we thought it would be useful to highlight some other music podcasts that could boost your beatmaking skills by offering valuable insights…
Scaler has long been one of music production’s best-kept secrets. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for generating scales and crafting endless chord progressions with ease. Whether you’re a beatmaker with limited music theory knowledge…
While most DAWs come with built-in sampling tools, you don’t have to stick with these sampling solutions. There’s a whole world of third-party samplers out there, each offering unique workflows and creative possibilities. Sometimes the…
Hip Hop, RnB and Neo-Soul are all about a strong rhythm section with a heavy emphasis on groove. We have talked at length about the roll drums have but what about that other crucial driver…
The style of Hip-Hop we refer to as “Boom Bap” was built on digging in the crates and sampling old, dusty records. This process is what gives Boom Bap its distinctive sound. But 30 years…
