| In this article I'm going to explain a few tips for making | | | | as well. There are a ton of books that specialize in |
| rap beats if you're a new producer. If you just starting | | | | Fruity Loops or Reason if you are using those |
| out, it can be a bit of a daunting task to learn this craft | | | | platforms. One of the first books I read when I just |
| - but its a ton of fun and well worth it once you start | | | | started was "Beat Tips Manual" by Sa'id. That manual |
| getting good. Here are a few tips to get you on your | | | | has helped thousands of producers understand the |
| way. | | | | basic technical aspects of making rap beats to help |
| Read everything you can get your hands on | | | | them get started. |
| When I was first starting out in producing, I literally read | | | | Listen, Listen, Listen |
| everything I could on how to make beats. One of the | | | | This is probably the most important, yet most |
| first things you should do is make an account with | | | | overlooked advice that successful producers always |
| Future Producers Forum. The first year I started | | | | shed to those just starting out. If you want to get good |
| making beats, if I wasn't actually making music, I was | | | | at music, you have to have a deep understanding |
| living in this forum. It will literally answer pretty much any | | | | about the craft. You need to be actively listening to |
| question you could ever want to know when it comes | | | | your music when you're listening. You should set a |
| to making beats. It has an array of seasoned veterans | | | | portion of your day to just sit down and really listen to |
| that have helped thousands of other beatmakers get | | | | some classic records. |
| started. The great part with this forum is the search | | | | For example, listen to the Thriller album by Michael |
| function. If you have any question at all, chances are | | | | Jackson. Take a track and first listen to just the drums, |
| someone already asked the same question which you | | | | try to zone in on the drums and figure out why they |
| can find by searching. Whatever you use to make | | | | were laid down the way they were, what effects did |
| beats - whether its hardware of software, you'll find a | | | | they add in with the drums, notice the placement of |
| plenitude of information on it at Future Producers | | | | the panning with the drum sounds, etc. Dissect songs |
| Forum. | | | | piece by piece and write down what you find. This will |
| I would also suggest getting a few books on producing | | | | vastly improve your own production. |