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,…
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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…
Catch The Rhythm is back with Echoes: Afro & Tribal House Elements, a collection of over 140 Afro & Tribal House sounds you can use as the foundation of your tracks! Catch The Rhythm presents…
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…
Ever wondered who’s in charge of naming music genres? I mean, who decided Butt Rock was a legitimate term? In this post, we’re diving deep into the strangest, most ridiculous, and downright baffling genre names…
Everyone knows that going viral can be a fast track to success BUT how is this achieved in this fast paced and saturation online world? If you are an artist trying to take this route…
As beatmakers, it’s easy to get caught up in crafting the perfect drums, melodies, chords, and basslines. But one crucial element often gets overlooked—percussion. And yet, it’s precisely this element that has helped shape the…
One crucial yet often overlooked aspect of mastering is how limiting affects the energy of your low-end. In an insightful video from The Cosmic Academy, the impact of different limiter settings on sub-frequencies is explored…
