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Tell me about hip-hop that doesn’t use sampling.

Sampling is a technique where portions of other songs or sound recordings are cut and integrated into a new musical comp...
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I’m a beatmaker. Please tell me the difference between a filter and an equalizer.

As a beatmaker, understanding the difference between filters and equalizers is crucial. Both are audio processing tools ...
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I’m a beatmaker. Please tell me the difference between MP3 and WAV.

As a beatmaker, understanding the difference between MP3 and WAV audio file formats can be quite useful. Here's a breakd...
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How do music producers extract acappella for remixes?

There are several methods for extracting a cappella (vocal-only) tracks for remixing. Common techniques include:
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Tell me how to create a lo-fi feel with Bit Crusher.

A bit crusher is an audio effect that degrades the quality of digital audio by reducing its bit rate or sample rate. Her...
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I’m a beatmaker. What can I do to improve my MIDI programming skills?

If you're looking to improve your skills in programming MIDI, there are several areas you might consider focusing on. He...
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I’m a beatmaker. Do you cut the super low frequency range during mastering?

Whether or not to cut the ultra-low frequency range during mastering depends on various factors, such as the purpose of ...
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Creating that smoky, thick drum sound commonly heard in hip-hop

Creating that smoky, thick drum sound commonly heard in hip-hop involves a few key steps:
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I’m a beatmaker. Teach me how to use pitch shift.

Pitch shifting is a commonly used technique in music production that allows you to alter the pitch (musical tone) of a s...
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I’m a beatmaker. Teach me how to use a flanger.

A flanger is a type of audio effect commonly used in music production and mixing. This effect is achieved by mixing an o...
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