Beat making has basically taken over the modern music scene. Knowing how to do it correctly is now an essential skill for music making. With this comes an outpour on beat making software to address the rising demand for beat makers.
Here are tips for beat making including the best software out in the market.
If you are just starting and essentially know nothing about beat making here is what you will be needing to start. A “DAW” – Digital Audio Workstation, this will serve as a place to record on your computer all your music projects. Playback, mix, edit and arrange them as desired.
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Home Recording Equipment
Compressors: What And When To Use It
With the number of compressors available today, most engineers would be familiar with them but when it comes to their difference and what they really do, there is not much information available.
Although most compressors today are based on four different electronic building blocks there are still differences and here is a breakdown of them. Here is a list of characteristics and how we can actually use them.
Optical Style:
With the use of a light bulb and photocell, there is quite a delay that gives this type a distinctive attack and release time. Best time to use it is for vocals.
Read more here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/the-different-types-of-compressors-and-when-to-use-them/
Soft Synths Top 6
Here are the top 6 synths available at the market today in their respective categories,
For classic synths, nothing comes close to emulating and recreating than the Arturia V Collection 6 named as the ultimate vintage-keyboard package. If you wish to have every classic synth but really is limited by your resources this one is definitely for you. With 21 classic synths and boards and over 6,000 sounds almost perfectly emulated.
If you are working on a budget then Rob Papen Go2 is just what you are looking for with 600 presets and effects to choose from this sure is a steal for its price.
Read more here: https://www.musictech.net/guides/best-soft-synths/
What To Look For When Choosing New Monitors
It’s surprising that so many monitors speakers are purchased just from a review or word of mouth since they’re such a personal item. Here’s an excerpt from my Studio Builder’s Handbook that covers some things to think about before you purchase your set of speakers.
Don’t choose a monitor because someone else is using them. Just because your favorite mixer uses a set of Tannoy Precision 8D’s, it doesn’t mean that they’ll be right for you too. Everyone hears differently and has a different hearing experience. They might not be a good match with the type of music you work on.
Read more about this here: https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/12/12/new-monitors/
When It Comes To Panning, Respect The Big 3
One of the most overlooked elements in mixing is panorama. It is the act of placing a sound element in the soundfield. Panning lets us select where in that space we place the sound.
Panning can create excitement by adding movement to the track and clarity to an instrument by moving it out of the way of other sounds that may be clashing with it. Correct panning of a track can also make a recording sound bigger, wider, or deeper. The three major panoramic areas in a mix are the extreme hard left, the extreme hard right, and the center.
Read more about this here: https://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/05/23/panning-big-3/