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Beatmaking

When to Play Hi-Hat Rolls: How to Use Them Effectively

Hi-hat rolls are a great way to add texture, dynamics, and rhythmic interest to your drumming, but knowing when and how ...

2025.02.13 2025.02.14 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

What are the best ways to improve your beatmaking skills?

Improving beatmaking skills involves a combination of practice, study, and experimentation. Here are some effective ways...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaker Mindset

The Importance of a Great Track

A great track is the backbone of any song, amplifying vocals, enhancing emotion, and making it memorable. Whether minima...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Music Diary

MIDI 2.0 in Beatmaking: A Quick Overview

Advantages of MIDI 2.0Expressiveness: Finer control over sound, smoother bends, and advanced articulations enhance creat...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music Diary

Rap/Vocals

What headphones are suitable for recording rap?

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x : Headphones with clear sound and flat frequency response suitable for professional studio use.S...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Beatmaker Mindset

The Power of Consistency: Why Beatmakers Should Keep Creating

“I don’t think my beats will ever blow up.”“This genre is dead.”“My style isn’t what people want right now.”If you’ve ev...

2025.02.15 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

AI Music

Udio 1.5 Update: A New Era in Music Production

A revolution is happening in the world of music production tools. Udio has been updated to version 1.5, introducing amaz...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Beat Marketing

Focus on Your True Audience

As a beatmaker, don’t aim to please everyone—doing so waters down your style. Instead, create beats that resonate with t...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaker: Maintaining Your Mental State as a Key Aspect of Your Job

The world of beatmaking has grown exponentially in recent years, with producers and musicians from all walks of life fin...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

AI Music

Why Music Isn’t Free Despite Near-Zero Costs

The marginal cost of replicating music has plummeted with digital technology, yet music isn’t free due to copyright laws...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Beatmaker Mindset

The Fallacy of Busyness, the Importance of Efficiency, and Mental Health

IntroductionMany of us lead busy lives, often equating busyness with success and achievement. We sometimes even compromi...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Music Diary

The sound of Korg Gadget is too clean and too Hi-Fi. What should I do?

When it comes to the sound of Korg Gadget being too clean and too Hi-Fi, here are some approaches you can consider:Craft...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music Diary

AI Music

How AI-Generated Music Can Enhance Originality

While critics argue that AI-generated music stifles creativity, I believe it enhances originality by inspiring fresh mus...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Beatmaking

Overcoming Beat Block: Strategies for Refreshing Your Creativity in Beatmaking

Beat block is a common occurrence in beatmaking. For beatmakers, it is inevitable to get stuck in the creative process w...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beat Marketing

How to Start Your Own Record Label

Define Your VisionFocus on a genre, target audience, and niche to build a unique brand.Research the IndustryLearn about ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaker Mindset

I understand that by utilizing AI in music production, the process can be made incredibly efficient. However, I struggle with the lack of feeling that ‘I did it myself,’ the sense of satisfaction, and the feeling of being useful. What do you think I should do about this?

The lack of feeling like you've "done it yourself," satisfaction, and a sense of usefulness when using AI for music prod...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaking

Mastering Flanger in Beatmaking

OverviewFlanger is a versatile audio effect popular in beatmaking, offering depth, motion, and texture to tracks. Origin...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

Can you make beats on a MacBook Air?

Yes, the MacBook Air is highly suitable for music production, especially for track-making. Its fast processor and effici...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Artwork

How to humanize AI Art

To reduce the AI-like appearance of AI-generated art, there are several strategies you can employ. Here are some tips to...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Artwork

Beat Selling Site

Recently, my beats haven’t been selling on BeatStars. What should I do?

Here's a checklist of things to consider if your beats haven't been getting sales on BeatStars:

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Selling Site

Rap/Vocals

When I record a rap, the center of the waveform is not aligned with the zero line. What can I do?

DC offset in a rap recording occurs when the waveform isn't centered on the zero line. Here's how to fix it:Use Audio So...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Writing Lyrics as a Rapper: Why It’s Crucial to Avoid Future Regrets

For rappers, crafting their music is a profound expression of their identity. However, without careful consideration of ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Choose the Right BPM for Rap Beatmaking

When creating a rap beat, deciding on the right BPM (Beats Per Minute) is crucial. The tempo of the track significantly ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

What should I pay attention to when recording rap?

The only rule is to make sure the waveform does not exceed 0dB (called clipping).

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

[Rap Recording] What is the difference between the microphone input and line input on an audio interface?

The difference between "Mic input" and "Line input" on an audio interface primarily relates to signal level and impedanc...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

In rap recording, how do you count bars?

In rap music, counting bars (measures) follows the same basic principle as in other music genres, but with a unique rhyt...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

10 Key Steps to Successfully Market a Rap Song,

Marketing a rap song can be a challenging task, but with the right strategy and execution, it can also be an immensely r...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

The Importance of Increasing Your Social Media Following as a Rapper for Career Success

As the music industry continues to evolve, artists must also adapt to the changing landscape of how music is consumed an...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

The Downsides of Using Keywords in Domain Names for SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) has always been a significant aspect of digital marketing, and one common practice is t...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Find Your Flow as a Rapper

Just Keep Going.For aspiring rappers or even those who have been rapping for a while but feel like they haven’t found th...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals