Make Rap Beats - Real Tips For Producers Just Starting Out

[Stephen Gerard]

In this article I'm going to explain tips to make rap beats. If you're
starting to make beats, its one of the most fun and never-ending
journeys that you'll ever be a a part of. One thing that you have to
understand in music is that you're always going to be a student, and
there is always something new to learn. Here are helpful tips to help
you get started.
You Don't Need EquipmentOne of the biggest misconceptions people have
when they are interested in getting into beat making is that you need
a lot of money to buy fancy equipment. Over the last few years
software has pretty much replaced hardware in the current digital
revolution. This is an exciting time because for the first time in the
history of music, the playing field is finally evened out - you don't
need a lot of money and fancy equipment for you music to sound
professional. A common myth is that software doesn't sound as good as
hardware - this is simply untrue. I've had a huge rack of hardware
worth thousands of dollars only to all be replaced by my laptop. All
you really need is a computer, a midi keyboard, and a solid software
program to make solid tracks.
I highly recommend starting out using either Propellerheads Reason or
Fruity Loops. I say this for a few reasons. The first is that these
aren't difficult to get started and start using. The learning curve
for these software isn't bad so you can start making beats immediately
after you download the software. The second reason is that these
programs are extremely powerful in the music you can potentially make.
Reason and Fruity Loops are easy to learn but very challenging to
master. You'll have the peace of mind that you have the power at you
fingertips to make tracks just as hot sounding as a Timbaland or Dr.
Dre beat. With these software, you'll have all the resources to make
great music - you're only limited by your creativity and the work you
put in.
Important Points to NoteOne of the most important things in perfecting
your craft is having a deep understanding of music. You need to know
where music has gone, where its presently at, and where its going. If
you ask any great producer what its going to take to be great. In a
recent interview, Timbaland was asked what advice he would give new
producers on the come up. "I would tell them to go back and listen to
real music, 70's and 80's music, something that ya'll young people
don't know nothing about. Notice I said ya'll young people. Ya'll
don't know nothing about it. Go back and study the art of where real
music comes from. Feel me?" I hope you guys take this information to
heart and have fun listening and making music - that's what it's all
about.



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