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Treating Your Samples Before the Mix Stage
Prior to the Mix, Amplification is Key
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
When it comes to treating your sampled sounds…
Using Time-Stretch with Samples
Time Stretching Might Help with Timing, But Not Always Good for the Sound; Tempo Modification an…
BeatTips Beat Breakdown: Black Milk Shows Range with “Play the Keys”
Impressive Key-Work Mark this Warm-Feeling Gem
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Black Milk's "Play the Keys" is…
Using the Alternating Pitch Technique on Drum Sounds
Technique Adds Unique Dimension to Your Drum Frameworks
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Even though "the drums" are…
One Key to Customizing Drum Sounds
When it Comes to Drum Customization, Continuity Remains Is Paramount
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
For Part the…
BeatTips MusicStudy: O.C. & A.G. – “2 For The Money,” Beat by Showbiz
Street Corner Laced Rhymes and A Hard-Hitting, but Intricately Arranged Beat
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)…
Mixing Hip Hop/Rap Music, Part 1
The Fundamentals Of Equalization And Other Key Mix Components
By CUS
Mixing is one key element to any…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Inez Foxx – “Let Me Down Easy”
Slow, But Aggressively Funky Gem
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
This joint opens up with a slow, flute-laced…
BeatTips Favorite Drummers: Stewart Copeland
Lessons Learned by Drummers; Stewart Copeland's Drumwork Taught Me Much
By Amir Said (Sa'id)
Because…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Harold Alexander – “Tite Rope”
Funky Jazz Flutist Stabs Groove With Jabs Of Rhythm
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
The music and video below are…