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Beatmaking

How to Detect Phasing Issues

Use Your EarsListen for thin sounds, unstable stereo imaging, or missing elements in your mix.Check in MonoSwitch to mon...

2025.02.20 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

To get better at beatmaking, it’s important to start rapping yourself.

Improving your beatmaking skills is crucial in the realm of music production, and one often overlooked aspect is the val...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Workout Basics

At the gym, there is a Hammer Strength isolateral front lat pulldown machine. Should I use it one arm at a time, or both arms simultaneously?

Both methods—using one arm at a time (unilateral) or both arms simultaneously—are correct ways to use the Hammer Strengt...

2025.02.23 Genx Beats

Workout Basics

Running WordPress

Should I use or avoid free WordPress plugins?

When considering whether to use or avoid free WordPress plugins, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons. Here’s a det...

2025.02.23 Genx Beats

Running WordPress

Beatmaking

How Changing Your DAW Can Transform Your Sound

Your DAW shapes your music. Switching DAWs can unlock new sounds, techniques, and workflows—sparking creativity and grow...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Cryptocurrency Trading

Taking Profits Doesn’t Always Mean a Good Trade: Insights for Cryptocurrency Traders

In the world of cryptocurrency, taking profits is often seen as the symbolic moment of a successful trade. However, taki...

2025.02.23 Genx Beats

Cryptocurrency Trading

Spiritual

The Era of “Striving Upwards” Has Come to an End

For a long time, modern society has emphasized the importance of “striving upwards”—the pursuit of success, higher statu...

2025.02.23 Genx Beats

Spiritual

Beatmaker Mindset

The Importance of Releasing Dormant Beats

In today's digital age, music production through tools like computers, MPCs, and even AI has become more accessible. How...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beatmaking

The Power of Switching Instruments for the Same Melody in Hip-Hop Beat Production

When producing hip-hop beats, maintaining a balance between variation and consistency is key to keeping listeners engage...

2025.02.14 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Running A Blog

Number of blog articles: Should I increase it? Should it be reduced?

Adjust your blog frequency based on goals, resources, and audience needs:Increase Frequency:High Demand: Audience engage...

2025.02.23 Genx Beats

Running A Blog

Beat Marketing

Value Your Beats

Offering free or discounted beats may attract attention but often draws the wrong audience—those who value price over ar...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Beatmaking

Beatmaking: Mastering the Art of Mixdown

Creating a beat is just the beginning of the music production process. To take your track to the next level, you'll need...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Beatmaking

How to Make a Rap Beat

Decide the Tempo and MoodChoose the vibe (e.g., aggressive, chill) and set the tempo (70–140 BPM).Create the Drum Patter...

2025.02.21 Genx Beats

Beatmaking

Music NFT

Why Beatmakers Should Embrace Music NFTs

Music NFTs are digital assets linking music files to the ownership proof of NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) powered by blockc...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Music NFT

Beatmaker Mindset

What Should Humans Do When AI-Made Music Emerges?

The emergence of AI-made music presents a compelling question to the creative human spirit: What should we do when artif...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Music Diary

What is the difference between simply registering to PROs (ASCAP, BMI, IMRO) and using Beatstars Publishing?

The difference between simply registering with a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) like ASCAP, BMI, or IMRO and using...

2025.02.23 2025.02.28 Genx Beats

Music Diary

Beat Marketing

Sharing Your Life as a Beatmaker Enriches Your Music Career

The saying "sharing your life as a beatmaker enriches your music career" is becoming increasingly important in today's i...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

AI Music

I’m making a mixtape out of AI generated beats. There’s one song that doesn’t quite fit the mixtape’s concept, but I love this song. What do you think I should do?

When creating a mixtape, it can be a difficult decision whether to include a song that doesn't quite fit the concept, es...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

AI Music

Beatmaker Mindset

The Importance of Listening to a Variety of Music as a Beatmaker

In the ever-evolving world of music, beatmakers have a critical role to play. As the architects of rhythm and melody, th...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beatmaker Mindset

Beat Marketing

Narrow vs. Broad Appeal for Music Producers

Deciding between a niche audience or broad appeal depends on your goals:Narrow FocusCreative Freedom: Dive deep into a s...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Beat Marketing

Rap/Vocals

How to improve your rap flow

Practice makes perfect.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

I recorded a rap. How do I mix it?

Practice makes perfect.

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

Which is better for recording rap vocals, dynamic or condenser mics?

The ideal microphone for recording rap depends on factors like your recording environment, rap style, and budget. It's c...

2025.02.03 Genx Beats

Rap/Vocals

Rap/Vocals

How to Create a Low-Budget Rap Recording Setup

If you're looking to start recording rap on a budget, you can easily set up a functional recording environment using jus...

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

Effects used when mastering rap songs

EQ, compression, reverb, delay, limiter, saturation, stereo imager, multiband compression.

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

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 master a rap song

Use Rapchat or Voloco effects.

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