The sound of trap is very much reliant upon Roland’s iconic TR808 drum machine. Its snappy-sounding drums cut through the mix like glass, providing the perfect contrast to the deep lows of the 808 bass.…
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If you’re a beatmaker looking for some quick-fire trap melody composition hacks then the Red Bow Music channel has you covered. Red Bow Music demonstrate basic music theory compositional techniques that are geared largely towards…
In Part 1 of our guide to making Trap beats, we explored the foundation of Trap—The Drums. In Part 2, we shift our focus to Trap melodies, which are equally essential for shaping the mood…
Since its inception in the early 2000’s, trap music has become one of the most influential genres in contemporary music. An offshoot of hip-hop, trap was born in the so-called “Dirty South” of America, pioneered…
The trap music genre has become a global phenomenon influencing the sound of music way beyond its original rap music roots. What sets the best trap beatmakers apart is their ability to create a signature…
In the highly competitive world of commercial beatmaking staying ahead of the curve is essential. In this post we take a look at some of the top trends in beatmaking right now. These insights should…
The journey from aspiring online beatmaker to industry powerhouse is rarely an easy one. Over the past few decades, however, a new route to success has emerged. That of online beat selling and non-exclusive lease…
Trap music and the Roland TR808 go together like cheese and biscuits, Rum and Coke, Starsky and Hutch. And while the iconic 808 clap, snare, and hats constitute the basis for most Trap drums it’s…
Trying to get your beats to stand out in the saturated beats market can seem like a daunting task. But often all it takes is a little unique element or production technique to help give…
In this post we look at a selection of websites and resources that could help you in your beatmaking journey. We have split the article into 3 categories – Beat beat-selling sites, Beatmaker resources and…
