Your Beats: Accepting Criticism About Your Beats

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…

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This post was written by ome21 on September 22, 2008

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Producing a Beat: How Should I Start?

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…

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This post was written by ome21 on September 19, 2008

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