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…
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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,…
I know what you’re thinking: another stem splitter? But Fadr has taken things to the extreme, offering no fewer than 16 separable elements. A capability currently rivalled only by Moises AI. (Click here for our…
You may have heard of sidechain compression — a popular production technique where the audio signal from one track is routed to control the compressor on another. This allows the incoming signal to dictate the…
Stem separation has been revolutionizing music technology, and DJing has proven to be the perfect playground for this capability. Most popular DJ software now features stem separation, but VirtualDJ has taken it a step further…
Beatmaking apps have revolutionized how music is created, bringing professional-grade features right to your fingertips. These apps are perfect for capturing inspiration on the go, and their relatively low price points make music production more…
Who doesn’t love a free virtual instrument? Well, if you’re a brass fan, we’ve got something special for you. This Kontakt instrument, brought to you by the generous people over at “Music Sampling,” offers an…
