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Cool & Dre Keep It Fundamental on “Shake”
Game's Song Takes Old Turn; Cool & Dre Make Effective Composition with Return to and Highlight of the…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Roc Marciano, “Game of Death;” Pete Rock on the Beat
Tough Strings, Solid Drums, Jabbing Bass-Stabs, and Punch-You-in-the-Face Rhymes
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Treating Your Samples Before the Mix Stage
Prior to the Mix, Amplification is Key
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When it comes to treating your sampled sounds…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Samuel Prody, Top-Notch Blues-Rock
This Contemporary Of Led Zeppelin Could Have Been A Contender
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Large Professor on Trying Different Beat Machines
Beatmaking Pioneer Advises To Keep An Open Mind To New Gear
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For most beatmakers,…
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
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Black Milk's "Play the Keys" is…
Using the Alternating Pitch Technique on Drum Sounds
Technique Adds Unique Dimension to Your Drum Frameworks
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Even though "the drums" are…
One Key to Customizing Drum Sounds
When it Comes to Drum Customization, Continuity Remains Is Paramount
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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
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