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5 Things Every Beatmaker Needs in Their Studio
What you have in your studio is extremely important. You can always make beats with just a simple drum machine and sampler, or your favorite beat making software program, but you should always try to have the best possible setup, as it will make a huge difference.
The Grocery Shopping Method
This is meant to tell you how to make Trap beats like you're making soup. It doesn't take long, and you can actually write hits with this method, guaranteed. You'll also have a bit of fun because you'll sound like your favorite songs. It's time to try the Grocery Shopping method.
In The Lab: Are You Afraid To Sample?
The Beastie Boys have been presented with a lawsuit claiming that they used un-cleared samples on "Licensed to Ill" and "Paul's Boutique". The tracks in question are Trouble Funk's "Say What" and "Drop The Bomb". The lawsuit claims that these samples were used without permission and the fact that these two albums have been in circulation for over twenty years, means that they have profited tremendously off of this illegal practice.
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.
Back to the Future (of Beat Making)
Akai just announced something game-changing in their music production line-up: Akai Force. At first glance it looks like an Ableton controller clone but it’s more than that - it’s also a standalone unit. The past few years more beat makers are trying to get their eyes away from computer screens and onto physical gear. All of this makes me wonder though, what’s next?
