Processing takes place at all stages of your production. Whether it’s sound design, mixing or mastering, you’ll at some point throw an EQ or a compressor on your track. While the following tip is pretty basic it’s overseen by many producers. Keep the input leveled with the output When you process your sound just keep…
Humanize Chord Progessions in Ableton
Read moreWith a digital audio workstation (DAW) it’s never been easier to write melodies and chord progessions. But with more and more time spent on creating such harmonies, you realize that it’s not sounding quite as human as if it would sound like if you played it by hand. You either can choose to record it…
New Lil Uzi Vert Track Rich Forever Leaks Courtesy Of An Instagram Hacker
Read moreNew Lil Uzi Vert track “Rich Forever” leaks after the rapper’s Instagram account is suspiciously hacked, and it contains a possible shot at Rich The Kid. Lil Uzi Vert’s Instagram Account Seemingly Taken Over There’s been some strange happenings on social media for Lil Uzi Vert over the past couple weeks. On April 8, the…
How Did You Get Your Placement Yung Rich Ep. 1
Read moreYung Rich, producer of the song “Drive My Car” by Landon Cube tells us the story on how he got that instrumental to him. Where are you from and current location? Born and raised in Sacramento, CA. Still staying here in the 916. Who have you worked with? Iv’e worked with a lot of various…
Time management for producers
Read moreAre you sometimes feel that you don’t use the time you have efficient enough? Or do you struggle to find time at all to make music? I was at this point as well and want to help you find a way to organize yourself and squeeze the most out of it. Find your big things…
Did Gucci Mane Invent Trap Music? He thinks so.
Read moreWho invented Trap Music? It’s fair to say that trap music is arguably the hottest form of hip hop music around today. Since its birth in the South, trap has emerged as strong force that appeals to hip hop fans from all walks of life. But who invented trap music? It’s a question that draws…
How to use analyzers
Read moreMixing your own music can be a challenge. After countless hours of tweaking and arranging it’s easy to lose perspective on your track. Therefore receiving visual feedback can be helpful to achieving a clean and powerful mix. Get things started Choose an analyzer and stick to it! You need to know how it responds to…
Tupac Is Back To Take Shots At Biggie, JAY-Z, Dr. Dre, And More In Original Makaveli Liner Notes
Read moreThe Legendary West Coast Rapper Left Some Unflattering Words For Some Of His Fellow Rappers Tupac Shakur, the hip-hop legend also known by his stage name 2Pac, was no stranger to beefing with other rappers. Though he was originally born in East Harlem, he became the head representative of the West Coast during the monumental East Coast-West Coast…
How to layer hip hop drums
Read moreDrums are arguably the most important element to consider when creating a hip hop track. While the groove is essential, the sound of your drums can separate you strongly from the sea of producers. To achieve your very own sound, you won’t get far without layering. Layering is the technique of stacking sounds to create…
The Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Future to Headline Outside Lands 2018
Read more‘Outside Lands’ 2018 festival in San Francisco’s Golden Gate park (August 10-12, 2018) is primed to be an unforgettable weekend of music. Headlining the all-star lineup is the Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Florence & the Machine and Future. Other top notch performers appearing over the weekend include Beck, Bon Iver, Chvrches, N.E.R.D, and Portugal. The Man…