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.…
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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…
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…
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…
YouTube music tutorial channel The Cosmic Academy have just dropped 5 essential tips to help you improve the sound and quality of your productions. In their words – 5 ways to prevent you from sounding…
Today’s samplers are immensely powerful, sophisticated devices capable of accurately recreating almost any sound. But if you’re craving a total change and want to experience the gritty sound and nostalgic vibe of early 8-bit sampling,…
