Of all the music genres Hip-Hop is probably the most reliant on samples. In fact it pretty much introduced sampling to the musical landscape in the late 80s. And the catalyst for this Hip-Hop sampling…
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One production technique that has undeniably transformed the sound of modern pop and urban music is the use of an 808 bass kick to play basslines. First popularised back in the early 0’s, it’s become…
So you don’t have a spare £3000 to lay down on an original Roland Tr808 drum machine. Well, fear not, there are plenty of great 808 plugins that will give you that full ‘on-screen’ 808…
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AI Tools for Beatmakers
With the Metro Boomin’ track BBL Drizzy is currently getting major traction, it seems it’s not only Drake that’s in the firing line but potentially the entire future direction of music! The reason – The…
So you’re a beatmaker selling beats. One of the key considerations to make if you’re a commercial beatmaker is should I sample or not? In this post we consider this dilemma focusing primarily on the…
If you want to inject a touch of soul into your productions we have your back with this fine selection of soulful sample packs. Keys Of Soul When it comes to keys, nothing screams soulful…
Boom-Bap Hip-Hop is considered by many to be the purest form of Hip-Hop. This is due to its direct lineage to Hip-Hop’s foundations built on manipulating vintage ‘break-beat’ recordings. The boom-bap style was originally formulated…
Bit Crusher plugins are an essential addition to any producer’s toolbox. They can transform and colour audio in a highly distinctive manner. Think of early vintage samplers with their much-covered sound. They can be pushed…
In our previous blogs, we looked at some great paid-for and free amp simulation plugins. These plugins have become invaluable tools when working with Electric Guitars as they negate the need for physical amps and…
In our previous post, we checked out 5 fantastic amp simulator plugin options. But you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great amp sim rockin’ in your DAW. In this post, we…
