Do your beats ever come out sounding too “on-time?” Do they lack feeling or groove? Does your drum and percussion timing sound too predictable?
Odds are, your beat is quantized to a particular timing. This basically means that your sounds are aligned to a precise timing, giving the beat a very unnatural and technical feel, most likely lacking “feeling” and “groove.” Read More…
Posted under Production Help
This post was written by ome21 on September 25, 2008
I know people usually prefer articles about the technical aspects of making beats, or perhaps articles about the business aspects of selling beats, but this article does not fit into either of those categories. It is, however, a motivational and “general advice” article which may be invaluable to you as an upcoming producer.
If you are a producer, you have more than likely asked fellow producers, artists, friends or family for some feedback of your beats. You would like all of the feedback you receive to be positive, of course, but this is not always the case. Your friends and family will most likely compliment your work to spare your feelings, but a fellow producer or artist is bound to be critical of your work, offering either a derogatory comment, a simple “I don’t like it,” or some kind of valuable criticism. Read More…
Posted under Motivational
This post was written by ome21 on September 22, 2008
If you are a serious producer, you have more than likely considered selling your beats online. The problem is….where should you sell them at?
There are a handful of sites that will off you your own online “store” to shop your beats in exchange for a cut of your profits. Which ones are best?
Before I get into reviews, let me first say that I am an avid believer utilizing every avenue you can to promote your beats. So even though some of these beat selling websites are a little sub-par in certain areas, I’d advise that you use them anyway for the sake of promotion. Read More…
Posted under Selling Beats
This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
Within the past 5 years or so, the term beat lease has been the phrase that pays when it comes to purchasing a non-exclusive license to a beat online. I often get emails from artists asking me exactly what a beat lease is. I understand that the legal lingo may become a little confusing, so I’d like to clarify a few things about a non-exclusive beat license (lease). The following are some terms you may come across when reading through beat leasing terms online: Read More…
Posted under Advice For Artists
This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
When it comes to making beats, there are tons of questions that I encounter. One of the most common is “How should I start the beat?”
I usually begin by setting the tempo of the track. On your software program, adjust the Tempo (most programs simply have up and down arrows to increase or decrease the tempo) and turn the metronome (click) feature to On. Use the metronome ticks to get a feel for how you envision the beat sounding. Begin nodding your head to the clicks, and increase or decrease the tempo accodingly to suit the tempo you desire. Read More…
Posted under Production Help
This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
There are so many websites online offering beats that sometimes it may seem overwhelming. Before purchasing beats (instrumentals) online there are a few key things you need to consider that will help filter and narrow your search.
One important aspect that a lot of the time gets overlooked by artists looking for beats is the mixing quality of the beat. If you’re serious about introducing your music to the market you should be serious about the quality of your production. You want your music to sound great in every platform from your car radio and your mp3 player all the way to the clubs. An ingredient to success in this music industry is how you present yourself. Using a beat of low quality or with a poor mix will have you coming off amateurish. By purchasing a beat that has been mixed well people will recognize you took the time to pay attention to sound quality and will in turn take you more seriously as an artist. Read More…
Posted under Advice For Artists
This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
When it comes to making beats, one of the most common questions I hear is “Which is the best software to make beats with?” The question is then followed by responses which usually include the programs Fruity Loops, Reason, and Cubase.
Before I get into any details, let me answer this question for you. There is no “best” piece of software for making beats. The final product of your music depends not as much on the computer program you use, but moreso on the person in front of the computer.
I’ve heard producers create professional sounding music on every piece of music production software. Just because Fruity Loops costs 1/4 of what Reason costs doesn’t mean it that it lacks potential to make professional sounding music. Read More…
Posted under Production Help
This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
Welcome to our blog!
I am Tim from music production company Open Minds Entertainment, and me and my fellow business partner Kyle will be using this blog to post our opinions, advice, news/updates, and more.
There is a ton of info out there for producer’s and artists, so we just wanted to make some things a bit simpler for you.
Enjoy!
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This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008
