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Beat Marketing

Strategies for Effective Networking as a Beatmaker or Music Producer

Networking is crucial for success as a beatmaker or producer, alongside your technical skills. Below are some ways to ne...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Rap/Vocals

When recording 16 bars for a rap song, is it standard to record the entire 16 bars straight through? Or do you record it in chunks of 4 or 8 bars?

If I were to do it, I'd record it in parts, because I'm not that good. If you can do it in one take, that's the best, bu...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Music Diary

How to Set Up a Custom Domain with BandCamp Pro

BandCamp is a fantastic platform for musicians and artists to sell or distribute their own music. BandCamp Pro offers ev...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music Diary

AI Music

AI in Beatmaking: A Creative Boost

Why Use AI?AI sparks creativity, saves time, and simplifies beatmaking for beginners.Key Benefits:Inspiration: Generates...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Rap/Vocals

Example of a Rap Beat Arrangement

A typical rap beat arrangement consists of several distinct sections, each designed to build momentum and maintain inter...

2025.02.14 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to master a rap song

Use Rapchat or Voloco effects.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Beatmaker Mindset

Strategies To Keep You Motivated In Beatmaking

I. IntroductionBeatmaking is an artistic expression and an incredibly crucial process for many music producers. However,...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaking

What are the Appropriate Audio Settings in Beatmaking?

Beatmaking, the art of creating music using digital or electronic instruments, has become increasingly popular in recent...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beat Marketing

Should I Lease Beats or Make Them Free Under Creative Commons?

One of the significant decisions that music producers and beatmakers face is how to distribute the beats they create. Es...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaking

How the Number of Tracks Determines the Thickness of Your Mix

Let’s explore how the number of tracks shapes the “thickness” of a mix—a key factor in achieving rich, full sound in mus...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

Creating Scales from Samples for Beatmaking

Sampling transforms sounds into unique musical tools. Here's how:Select a Sample: Choose any sound source to build your ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaker Mindset

I enjoy creating music with AI, but I’m unsure if I should share it.

Creating music with AI can be enjoyable, but if you're considering sharing it with the public, there are several conside...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaking

What are the Appropriate Audio Settings in Beatmaking?

Beatmaking, the art of creating music using digital or electronic instruments, has become increasingly popular in recent...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beat Selling Site

Selling beats to artists while continuously releasing music on streaming services seems like having two completely different goals.

While selling beats and releasing tracks on streaming services indeed have different objectives, they can be seen as com...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Selling Site

Beat Marketing

The Importance of Blogging for Beatmakers: Amplify Your Voice and Career

As a beatmaker in the digital age, it is crucial to continuously explore ways to expand your reach and showcase your tal...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaker Mindset

Keys to a Sustainable Beatmaking Career

The beatmaking industry is booming, but long-term success requires a solid, independent foundation. Avoid reliance on ex...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaking

How to Use the Master Track in Beatmaking: A Comprehensive Guide

Beatmaking is an essential skill for anyone involved in music production. As a producer, you're responsible for creating...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

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

How to Use Reverb in Beatmaking: A Comprehensive Guide

Reverb, short for reverberation, is a naturally occurring phenomenon that happens when sound waves reflect off surfaces,...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

How to Choose an Audio Interface for Beatmaking: A Comprehensive Guide

Beatmaking has become an increasingly popular and accessible pastime for many music enthusiasts, thanks in part to the p...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Rap/Vocals

Changing Your Rapper Name: A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Rebranding Your Music Career

Choosing a stage name or rapper name is an important aspect of any artist's career. It is the name that will be used to ...

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

Why Does Every Beat End Up Sounding Like “You”?

When creating music or producing beats, you might find that no matter how hard you try to experiment with new styles or ...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

The Importance of Flow in Rap

In rap, flow stands as one of the most crucial elements. It refers to the way a rap comes across as smooth, natural, and...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to practice to improve your rapping

There's no choice but to keep going.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Use Delay in Rap Recording

Delay is an effect used in rap recording to add depth and a sense of space. When used correctly, it can add dimension an...

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 importance of gaining followers as a rapper

Following isn't everything, but if you have a following it makes it easier to make announcements.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

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

How to start rapping

Just download the Voloco or Rapchat app and get some headphones with a microphone.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals