The Beat Talk

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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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…

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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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