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Beat Tape Notable™: ‘Back to the Beat’ by K-Def and The 45 King
Enjoyable Beat Tape That's Consistent Throughout
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Consummate pros do what they do…
To Loop, or Not To Loop Individual Sounds?
Prolonging Sounds May Be the Answer to the Question
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to…
BeatTips Readers Poll: Is Having a Signature Sound Important?
A Signature Sound, a Uniquely Identifiable Style and Sound, Goes a Long Way in Distinguishing Yourself
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Insights into Mastering and Sound Design: An Interview with Mastering Engineer Chris Athens
One of the Most Highly Regarded Mastering Engineers Breaks Down Mastering
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
BeatTips:…
Are Producer Showcases Worth It?
The Truth About Producer Showcases
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
At most producer showcases, here's the typical…
BeatTips Architecht Essence: Large Professor
One of the Most Important Beatmaking Architects of All Time
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
In hip hop/rap music,…
Sampling Non-Percussion in Mono or Stereo, What Should You Consider?
It Usually Comes Down to the Source of the Sound
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When deciding whether or not to…
Do Things that Allow for a Flow of Fresh Ideas
Concrete Vertical Development: the Sum of Creativity, Knowledge, and Imagination
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
I'm…
BeatTips Tutorial: 1-Bar/Fast-Tempo Arrangement Exercise
Working Backwards from Faster BPM Settings Broadens Understanding of Probable Beatmaking Arrangements
By…
Press Release: ‘The BeatTips Manual’ Available for Kindle and Apple Devices December 16
BROOKLYN, NY—December 16, 2013—BeatTips and Superchamp Books today announced The BeatTips Manual will be…