Recording vocals over lease beats can be a challenge. But with the right techniques, you can make your vocals stand out and sound amazing. Whether you’re an aspiring rapper, budding singer, or both, small adjustments…
Author: Simon Gilbert
Making, marketing and selling beats can be both creatively rewarding and potentially lucrative. However, many producers fall into common traps that hold them back from success. In this guide, we’ll break down ten frequent mistakes…
Audimee is a revolutionary AI tool that allows users to manipulate vocals in ways once unimaginable. By feeding it a dry mono guide vocal, you can replicate, modify, and transform voices with remarkable control. From…
Often dismissed as cheap and gimmicky, Casio’s influence on the music world is far greater than it gets credit for. While its sounds may not feature abundantly in chart-topping hits, it’s no secret that Casio…
Roy Ayers, the legendary American vibraphonist, composer, singer, and producer, has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. A trailblazer in the fusion of jazz with soul, funk, disco, and boogie,…
Not so long ago these five producers were at the forefront of hip-hop and R&B, behind countless chart-topping hits and defining the sound of their era’s. In this post we look at these once-unstoppable hitmakers…
In a recent interview, DJ Mustard shared that it took him just 30 minutes to create the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” That got us wondering—what other iconic hip-hop beats were made in…
The key to effective beatmaking is to establish a slick and organised workflow. The less time spent on technical distractions, the more you can focus on creativity and sound. Since drums form the backbone of…
Beatmaking isn’t just about technical skills or musical expertise—it’s also about mindset and workflow considerations. The way you approach music production can have a huge impact on your growth as a producer. So, in this…
Tom Caruana may not be a name that instantly springs to mind when you think of the dopest Hip-Hop producers out there—unless, of course, you’re already in the know! Hailing from the UK, former teacher…
