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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…
Nipsey Hustle’s “Hustle in the House,” a Reusable Good
Recycled Sample Drives New Beat
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
I remember when I first heard of Nipsey Hustle.…
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
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Kraak and Smaak Flipped Johnnie Taylor
Rhapsody Ad Good for Beatmaking and Sampling Cause
AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Questions revolving around…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Ronnie Laws – ‘Fever’
Jazz Fused with Funk; Drums Still the Anchor
By AMIR SAID (SA'ID)
Saxophonist Ronnie Laws is one of…
BeatTips MusicStudy: Charles Mann – “Say You Love Me Too”
Little Known Soul Singer Still Has Much To Show
By AMIR ALI SAID
The other night, right before I went…