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Beatmaking

I’m a beatmaker. Please tell me how to make the sound lo-fi.

Lo-fi (Low Fidelity) music is known for its "imperfect" quality, often featuring raw, analog-type sounds. Below are some...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaker Mindset

The Importance of Multiple Income Streams for Beatmakers

The music industry has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with the rise of digital platforms providing...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Rap/Vocals

How to Stand Out as a Rapper

Creating a unique style is crucial for a rapper. Distinguishing yourself from others and capturing listeners' attention ...

2025.02.17 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

AI Music

The Rise of Generative AI Tools: Demo Singers Are No Longer Needed in Music Recording

The music industry is evolving rapidly with generative AI tools like Suno and Udio revolutionizing production. These too...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Rap/Vocals

5 Tips to Improve Your Rap Skills

Rap isn't just about rhyming to the beat; it's a powerful way to convey emotions and messages. However, many rappers enc...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Beat Marketing

Beat Categorization

Effective categorization helps users find beats. Focus on:Genre: Define the style (e.g., Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop).Tempo: Speci...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beat Marketing

Creating Beats That Resonate

Success as a beatmaker depends on aligning your beats with audience needs.Why Beats Fail: Misaligned with audience, outd...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Music NFT

How to Deal with Music NFTs not selling

Music NFTs are a new and exciting way for artists to monetize their work. However, the market is still in its early stag...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music NFT

AI Music

You don’t necessarily need to mention that the beat was created using AI.

I completely agree. In music production, there’s little necessity to reveal that something was made using AI. Here are t...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

AI Music

How Might the Roles of Musicians and Composers Change as AI-Based Music Gains Popularity?

As AI-based music gains popularity, the roles of musicians and composers might change in several significant ways:

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Beatmaking

Causes and Solutions for Amateur-Sounding Beats

Lack of Variation: Not Using Arrangement or AutomationRepeating the same loop can make a track monotonous. To improve, f...

2025.02.05 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

Differences Between Audio Systems and Sound Systems

While the terms "audio system" and "sound system" are often used interchangeably, there are subtle differences between t...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beat Marketing

How do you create exclusive content for your fans in your fan club when you already release everything for free?

Creating exclusive content for a fan club when you already release most things for free requires a bit of creativity and...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaking

Understanding Rap Beat Structure

Core ElementsDrums (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hats): Foundation of rhythm.Bassline: Adds depth, syncing with kicks.Melodic Layers ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beat Marketing

The Phenomenon of Sudden Spikes in Online Music Plays: What’s the Cause?

There could be several reasons why you're seeing sudden spikes in your music plays. Here are a few possibilities:

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaking

The Allure of Ghost Kicks: The Hidden Star of Hip-Hop Beats

In the world of hip-hop beatmaking, there are various techniques, but today we'll focus on a special method called "ghos...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

How do music producers extract acappella for remixes?

There are several methods for extracting a cappella (vocal-only) tracks for remixing. Common techniques include:

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaker Mindset

You Don’t Need to Be the World’s Best Beatmaker: Shine Locally in Your Own Niche

As a beatmaker, it’s easy to feel the pressure of aiming for the top—thinking you need to be globally recognized or coll...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beat Marketing

Crafting Your Sonic Signature: The Crucial Role of Branding for Beatmakers’ Success

The music production landscape has undergone a significant transformation in recent years. With advances in technology, ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaker Mindset

Loss Aversion in Music Production

Loss aversion, the tendency to avoid losses over seeking gains, affects music producers in key areas:Creative Choices: F...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Rap/Vocals

10 Ways to Break a Rap Flow Rut

Acknowledge Habits: Recognize repetitive patterns as opportunities to grow.Expand Listening: Explore genres like jazz, r...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Create a Great Rap Track: The Magic of Collaboration Between Artists and Producers

Rap and hip-hop are genres where individual expression takes center stage. The power of lyrics, the rhythm of flow, and ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Overcoming the Difference Between Recorded and Actual Voice

Understand the DifferenceThe distinction between the voice you hear and the recorded voice is a natural phenomenon cause...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Learning from Rivals: The Importance of Studying Other Rappers as a Musician

As a rapper, learning from rivals is an essential part of developing your skills and improving your craft. While it may ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Rap Mixdown Tips

Clear Vocals: Boost 2kHz–6kHz, use a de-esser.Balance with Beat: Complement vocals; side-chain kick and bass.Stereo Spac...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Mixing Rap Vocals: A Guide to Compression

Mixing rap vocals can be challenging due to their dynamic range and aggressive performances. Compressors are essential t...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

[Rap] What to do when you want to thicken your recorded voice.

Use a compressor. Also, record an extra take.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Are Music Streaming Platforms Oversaturated for New Rappers?

"Music streaming platforms are oversaturated.""It's impossible for new rappers to succeed these days."If you've been cha...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Swing-infused hip-hop beats are cool, but hard to rap over. Is that just how it is?

Swing-infused hip-hop beats, known for adding a unique rhythm or groove to the music, can indeed be very appealing to li...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

What is flow in rap?

The rhythm, tempo, intonation, and rhyming patterns used in rapping.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals