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How to make a Hip-Hop beat

How to make a Hip-Hop beat using only 5 samples

Create a rich hip-hop beat with minimalism at its core, using only five samples from Sample Focus. Applying technical expertise and creative strategies, we explore how to select and manipulate samples with a streamlined approach to achieve professional-grade music production.

Trap Music Making Samples

Trap Music Making: Samples, Drum Loops, and Mixing Techniques

This guide helps producers improve their trap music productions. Explore trap music samples, from drum loops to sound packs, and learn how to select and utilize the best trap drum kits.

Tune Samples in Ableton Live

Tune Samples in Ableton Live: Get The Pitch Right

This guide explores the crucial step of tuning samples in Ableton Live to ensure they match the key of your project, using a practical example from a music production tutorial by Mike.

Looperman vs Sample Focus: Head to Head Comparison

Looperman vs Sample Focus: Which One's Best For You?

Choosing the right sample library is key for your music productions. This comparison between Sample Focus and Looperman provides insights into everything you need to make an informed choice. Discover which one is best for you.

Afrobeat 2024: blends traditional African elements

Afrobeat 2024: Discovering New Instruments, Loops, and Sounds

Afrobeat helps you grasp one of the most vibrant and influential music genres. From traditional Afrobeat to the latest Afro Beats 2024, Afro Swing type beats, and Afro Pop instrumentals.

Ableton Live Effect Rack illustration

Ableton Live Effect Rack Explained

This blog post explores the technique of layering effects in Ableton Live's Effect Rack to add depth, texture, and character to your music, using a simple guitar loop as an example.

Drum Programming: FL Studio Step Sequencer & Ableton Live Drum Rack

Drum Programming: FL Studio Step Sequencer & Ableton Live Drum Rack

This guide provides an in-depth look at navigating and optimizing FL Studio's Step Sequencer and Ableton Live's Drum Rack for beginners. It includes specific settings, tips for adding dynamics and texture to your patterns, and strategies for using these tools to enhance your music production skills.

Ableton Live vs FL Studio 2024

Ableton Live vs FL Studio: Find Your DAW (2024 UPDATE)

A straight forward guide to walk you through FL Studio and Ableton, two of the industry's leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). We compare the complexities of these software platforms and lay them out in simple terms. Discover which DAW you should use in 2024.

How to Make Psychedelic Sounds

How to Make Anything Sound Psychedelic: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the art of transforming any sound into a psychedelic masterpiece. This guide focuses on using specific effects and settings to create a mind-bending audio experience.

Robotic Vocal Effects in Ableton Live

Making Robotic Vocal Effects in Ableton Live

A tutorial on achieving a distinctive vocal effect in Ableton Live. Using a combination of delay settings, automation, and LFO modulation, we'll guide you through the process, from sourcing acapellas to implementing advanced production techniques.

rap samples producers

Rap Samples: An Inside Look For Producers

Explore the technical aspects of integrating rap samples into your music. Navigate unique features and how to use each sample to create your signature sound.

Electro Sounds Sample Pack

Inside The Electro Sounds Sample Pack

This Electro Sounds Mixed sample pack delivers unconventional electronic hits for producers seeking loops and sounds that help emulate the electro sound.