PhxAZTracMaster - "Lurch"
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Make Beats
Making beats has evolved over the years from being a simple drum loop with the occasional sound added in, to full-on music productions that could rival any genre. I have often been asked the most basic questions from people that are new to beatmaking, as well as seasoned veterans. Because of this, it got me thinking and now I have decided to write this guide that will hopefully help everyone for years to come.
Improve Your Beats by Adding Ghost Notes
Oftentimes beat makers can get stuck in a routine when it comes to making beats, so this is why it's a good idea to change up the process, from simply changing which instrument you start the beat with, or even changing the time signature. Whatever the case may be, there could be some simple solutions that are staring you right in the face - like "ghost notes".
When the Beat Making Formula Doesn’t Always Work
Many beats tend to have the same style, vibe, and formula. Why is that? Beat makers obviously stick to familiar patterns and sounds, similarities are expected. However, when does it become a problem, and how can one change it up? Let's explore the formula.
8 Things You Might Not Know About DJ Premier
Always chilling in the background and quietly making beats day in and day out, Premo has been producing since the 1980's and is still going strong. He continues to work with underground, lesser-known artists, and also big-name artists as well. His style is so unique that no one else will dare try to emulate that sound because it's simply "that Premo sound".
This Is Why You Need More Electric Guitar in Your Beats
On a recent episode of Attack of the Beats!, I gave advice to an IllMuzik member about his beat and what needed to be fixed and added or removed. The beat in question was really good but it was missing something, like some sort of lead instrument. So I recommended he add some electric guitar.
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