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BeatTips Community Question: Chopping the Ends of Samples?
When Chopping a Sample do you fade out the end of it to make it sound smooth?
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
This…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Shalamar – “There It Is”
A Lesson in Working the Bass Line and Keeping the Groove in the Pocket
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Shalamar's…
Getting Crisp Drum Sounds
Obtaining Crispness is More than a Mix Affair
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Bwest, one of the members of the…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) – “Just Begun”…
Lyrically Studded Affair Marks this Subdued Sample Gem
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Big fan of Hi-Tek. I am.…
Use Plug-Ins? Don’t Slam the Signal
How to Avoid Distortion and Other Leveling Problems When Using EQ Plug-Ins
By CUS
Ask any mix engineer…
Boom Bap Is Universal, No Matter The Language
SoulKast's Album Trailer, Featuring DJ Premier, Reinforces Boom Bap's Status Around The World
By AMIR…
Escaping The Tempo Trap
Exploring Different Tempo Ranges, And How To Avoid Getting Stuck With The Same BPM For All Of Your Beats…
Boi-1da Chops It Up With The Real Frequency
The Real Frequency's "In the Lab Series" Catches up with Drake's Lead Beatmaker; Raises Question of…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Mos Def ft. Talib Kweli – “History” Produded by J Dilla
Repetition, Rupture, and Groove
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
What's dope about any J Dilla interest is the fact…
BeatTips MusicStudy: ‘School House Rock’ Drops Knowledge to Hypnotic Rhythm
Educational Short Film Uses Music to Teach Grammar; Soul Music Framework Makes "Verb" Episode a Standout…