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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...

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“Others Are Me” — A Journey to Self-Knowledge Through Others

When you hear the phrase "others are me," it might sound puzzling at first. After all, others are separate individuals l...

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How to Use a Compressor When Mixing Rap Songs

Hmm. It depends on the voice quality and recording environment, so it's hard to say. It's best to try out different sett...

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Ableton Live Tutorial for Beginners

1. IntroductionWhat is Ableton Live?Ableton Live is a powerful digital audio workstation (DAW) for music production, com...

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How to Make a Hit Rap Song? That Thinking Is Pointless.

Have you ever wondered, “How do I make a hit rap song?”A catchy hook, trendy beats, memorable lyrics… Sure, these might ...

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Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash: The Major Differences Between Two Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash are two cryptocurrencies that originate from the same source, each having its unique impact on ...

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Simple Steps to Create a Hip-Hop Melody

Set the Mood and ThemeHappy vibe → Major scale.Dark/emotional vibe → Minor scale.Pick a ScaleCommon choices:Pentatonic S...

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Walking Makes You Smarter: How Walking Boosts Your Brainpower

In our modern world, many of us spend our days sitting—whether at an office desk or working from home. But what if somet...

Thoughts on Workout

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How to Avoid Being Repetitive in Rapping

Avoiding repetition in rapping is key to keeping your lyrics fresh and engaging for your audience. Here are some tips an...

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Beatmaking 101: How to Use a Limiter to Enhance Your Tracks

As a beatmaker, you strive to create the perfect balance between your mix and your master. One essential tool that can h...

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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...

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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...

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How do you prevent my kick drum from getting buried in the mix?

When the kick is buried in the mix, try these approaches:EQ: Reduce competing instruments in the kick’s frequency range,...

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How to Avoid Burnout When Starting a Subscription-Based Service as an Independent Beatmaker

Starting a subscription-based service, like Patreon, BeatStars memberships, or BandCamp subscriptions, can be an excitin...

Beatmaker Mindset

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Beatmaking 101: How to Use a Limiter to Enhance Your Tracks

As a beatmaker, you strive to create the perfect balance between your mix and your master. One essential tool that can h...

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How to Create a Texture Like the E-mu SP-1200 in Beatmaking

The E-mu SP-1200 is a legendary drum machine and sampler that has played a significant role in shaping the sound of clas...

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Chorus Effect in Beatmaking

The chorus effect enhances beats by adding depth, richness, and space, widely used in genres like EDM, rock, and pop. It...

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I’m a beatmaker. Teach me how to use a limiter and a maximizer.

As a beatmaker, limiters and maximizers are valuable tools at your disposal. These are used for controlling the dynamics...

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Tell me about Hiphop Drum Patterns

An explanation of hip-hop drum patterns can help understand the fundamental rhythm and beat elements of this genre. Hip-...

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Enjoy Beatmaking Without Being Distracted by Others’ Progress

When you step into the world of beatmaking, sometimes you encounter people who progress faster than you. This is true in...

Beatmaker Mindset

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Breathing Techniques and Flow in Rap Recording

Breathing techniques and flow are essential elements for a smooth and powerful rap performance, especially when recordin...

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Effects used when mastering rap songs

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

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How to Avoid Being Repetitive in Rapping

Avoiding repetition in rapping is key to keeping your lyrics fresh and engaging for your audience. Here are some tips an...

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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...

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How to Name a Rap Song

A rap song’s title is crucial for its impact. Here’s how to craft a standout name:Key ElementsRelevance: Match the song’...

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Choosing the Right DAW for Rap Music Production

Selecting a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is crucial for producing rap music. Key factors:Compatibility: Ensure it sup...

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How Struggling Rappers Can Succeed: Creating Unique Tracks with Generative AI

The music industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies emerging all the time. Among these, generative AI (arti...

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How to find your unique flow as a rapper

Here are some tips for finding your unique flow as a rapper:

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Characteristics of Easy-to-Rap Beats

TempoMid-Tempo (85–95 BPM): Perfect for beginners, easy to handle.Slow (65–75 BPM): Gives more space to practice and del...

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What are some tips for mixing down a rap track?

10 Quick Tips for Mixing Rap TracksClean Recording: Start with quality vocals in a treated space using a good mic and po...

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