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Beat Marketing

The Art of Scaling: Starting Small and Expanding Gradually as a Beatmaker

The music industry has evolved significantly in recent years, with technology playing a crucial role in shaping how musi...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaking

WAV vs MP3 in Beatmaking: Understanding the Key Differences

Beatmaking is an integral part of modern music production, where the creation of rhythm and groove forms the backbone of...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

How to Create a Bridge in a Hip-Hop Beat

Change DynamicsRemove drums or bass for a quieter vibe, or add new instruments or sounds to build intensity.Manipulate t...

2025.02.21 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Rap/Vocals

Mastering Swing Hip-Hop Beats as a Rapper

Swing hip-hop beats, inspired by jazz and funk, feature bouncy, syncopated rhythms that challenge even skilled rappers. ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

AI Music

AI is Revolutionizing the Music Industry: From Lyric Writing to Vocal Generation

The utilization of AI technology in the music industry is no longer a thing of the future. It is a transformation that i...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

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

Beatmaking

How do you create drums that are dry but have presence?

To create drums that are dry yet have presence, consider the following techniques and approaches:

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

AI Music

Shaping the Future with AI Beat Creation: Pondering “What Is Our Value?”

One places headphones on, takes a deep breath. From silence emanates music, beats that touch our souls. The process of m...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Music NFT

Tokenizing Music Rights with NFTs: Pros and Cons

In recent years, the music industry has witnessed a surge in interest in tokenizing music rights using non-fungible toke...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music NFT

Beat Marketing

Advice on How Much to Charge on BandCamp?

The pricing on BandCamp is strategically determined by various factors such as the artist's recognition, genre, fan base...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beat Selling Site

Is Beat Leasing Dead? An In-Depth Look at the Current State of the Music Industry

Over the past two decades, beat leasing has become an essential part of the music industry. Independent artists and prod...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Selling Site

Beatmaking

Non-Destructive Editing: A New Horizon in Waveform Editing

The world of audio editing offers infinite possibilities to music and audio technicians. One such innovation is 'non-des...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Music Diary

The Strategic Significance of BeatStars’ Drastic Price Drop for the Starter Plan

IntroductionBeatStars’ recent decision to lower its Starter Plan to $19.99 per year has sparked interest among music pro...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music Diary

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

Beat Marketing

I’m a beatmaker. Will we live in an era of albums or single songs?

The landscape of the music industry is ever-changing, but as of my last update in 202x, both singles and albums have the...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Suno

How is the Remaster feature of Suno v4?

I once tried remastering a beat generated with v3.5 using v4, but I felt that the one created with v3.5 was better. So, ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Suno

Music Diary

An Update on BeatStars’ 12% Service Fee

Background of the IntroductionBeatStars is an online marketplace for independent music producers and artists to sell bea...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music Diary

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

Beatmaking

Bit Crushers: A Beatmaker’s Guide

Bit crushers add lo-fi, gritty textures, essential in hip-hop, electronic, and experimental music.OverviewOrigins: Inspi...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

Hip-Hop Beatmaking: What is the Ideal BPM?

In hip-hop music, the beat is akin to its heartbeat. In this genre, BPM (Beats Per Minute) is a crucial element that sha...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Rap/Vocals

I’m recording a rap song, but there’s a lot of noise. How can I reduce the noise?

Recording rap vocals with minimal noise is essential for achieving professional-quality sound. Noise can ruin the clarit...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

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

Rap/Vocals

Essential Equipment for Recording Rap Songs

MicrophoneBeginner Option: Audio-Technica AT2020 (great quality for the price).Higher Quality: Rode NT1-A (clear, profes...

2025.02.03 2025.02.22 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How many bars should a rap verse be?

Generally, 16 bars is probably a good length, but it depends on the BPM.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

The Importance of Consistency for Aspiring Rappers

Aspiring rappers face numerous challenges in establishing themselves, with consistency being one of the most critical. C...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Caring for Your Voice as a Rapper

Recording can strain your voice, causing soreness. Here's how to recover and prevent it:Quick RemediesRest: Limit talkin...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to use a de-esser when recording vocals

If the vocals are too shrill, try using a de-esser. Turn the knob until the sound is no longer shrill. But be careful no...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Create High-Level Rap Songs:

Collaborating with Beatmakers Instead of Just Buying BeatsWhen it comes to creating a standout rap song, your lyrics and...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Recording Rap: Should You Record 16 Bars in One Take or Break It Down?

When it comes to recording rap, especially a 16-bar verse, one common question arises: should you record the entire vers...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Which is better for recording rap: a dynamic or a condenser microphone?

Condenser microphone.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals