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Beat making
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How to make a trap beat
Learn what trap music is and how to make a trap beat with all of its hallmark elements, including a…
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Hip hop drums 101: How to write drum patterns
Analyze the fundamental elements of classic hip hop beats and learn how to make hip hop drum beats, rap drum…
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Basics of mastering a beat
Looking to make your beat sound as wide and as loud as the best of them? Follow this step-by-step guide…
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How to make Lofi music: 5 key elements to create that chill, vintage sound
Looking to create the textured, vintage sound of lofi music? Learn what lofi music is and how to make lofi…
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Hip Hop sampling 101
What is sampling in hip hop, and how can you use it in your own tracks?…
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5 free beat making plugins for KONTAKT
Propel your productions with unconventional textures and tones in these five free beat making plugins for KONTAKT…
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Watch DannyBoyStyles build a soulful RnB banger with MASCHINE+
The Weeknd producer builds a beat from scratch at Light Sonic Division Studios in Los Angeles.
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Watch Stormzy producer TSB build an atmospheric trap beat from scratch
The UK rap mainstay walks us through his production process with KOMPLETE.
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Watch Lex Luger build a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+
The Juicy J producer builds a cinematic trap beat with MASCHINE+ at the Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Los Angeles.
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Beat-making 101: How to make a beat
Learn everything you need to produce your first beat, and download free plug-ins to get you started.
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Watch the ANMLS build a spooky ambient trap beat with KOMPLETE NOW
The dynamic production duo behind The Weeknd, French Montana, and Belly build a spooky ambient trap beat from scratch…
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SZA collaborator DOT builds a soulful electronic beat with KOMPLETE NOW
The SZA and Teri GenderBender producer builds a soulful electronic beat from scratch with KOMPLETE NOW.