Amir Said

Amir Said (Said) is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of BeatTips. A writer, publisher, and beatmaker/rapper from New York now living in Paris. Said is a co-founder of the publishing company Superchamp Books and the author of a number of books, including: ‘The BeatTips Manual,’ ‘The Art of Sampling,’ and ‘The Truth About New York.’ He is also a recording artist whose made a number of music projects, including his latest album 'The Best of Times.' Follow him on Twitter at: @amirsaid and @BeatTipsManual

Convey Feeling in Your Beats, and You Win

Amir Said Nov 14, 2011 2

Method and Process is One Important Dimension, But the "Feeling" of Your Beats Should Always Be a Part of…

Amir Said Oct 31, 2011 1

Shifting Emphasis to Practice May be the Answer By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Beatmaking is a meticulous…

Amir Said Oct 21, 2011 0

Presets Get the Job Done, But Customized Sounds Help You Create Your Own Style and Sound By AMIR SAID…

Amir Said Oct 11, 2011 1

Early Funk From Obscure, Little-Known Band By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) One of the things that…

Amir Said Sep 23, 2011 13

Some Beatmakers Outgrow their Initial Setup, while Others Keep Cranking Out Dope Beats from the Same Rig…

Amir Said Sep 21, 2011 4

Sampling Your Live Playing and Making It Sound Like a "Sample", Not Just Live Instrumentation Re-Recorded…

Amir Said Sep 15, 2011 4

For Many Beatmakers, Getting the Beat Started with the Drum Sounds or Non-Drum Sounds is Part of a…

Amir Said Sep 12, 2011 0

Group Offers Great Example of Style and Sound Fusion By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Before Sting became a one-man…

Amir Said Aug 22, 2011 0

The BeatTips Community (TBC) Thread of the Day: Diggin Tips By SIGMUNDFRED, BRANDONF42088, SMELLYPANTS,…

Amir Said Aug 17, 2011 0

Early Funk Jewel Showcases the Pulsating Rhythm and Groove Sound of Its Era By AMIR SAID (SA'ID) Among…