Thứ Tư, 30 tháng 1, 2013

Ways to Make Your Software Rap Beats Sound Better

One of the big issues a lot of people are having with their music production software is the sound quality. A lot of these guys are used to using hardware drum machines and keyboard workstations such as the motif or korg triton. Once they switch to software they often complain that it doesn't sound as fat or warm. This assumption is actually partially true. Software often doesn't sound quite as good as hardware. But their is a reason why. Its because most hardware workstations have their sounds already edited and processed so they sound good right out of the box. They are basically designed to be turned on be ready to play. With software this same sound can be achieved it just takes a little more work. Here are 5 to get a better sound out of your software:
1. Layering
What is layering?All layering means is to take several instruments and have them playing at the same time. This will help make your sounds fatter. It also can be used to create stabs and what not if your making hip hop style beats. You can do this really easily in most software sequencers. Propellerhead reason has a device called the combinator that makes combining instruments a breeze.
2. Compression.
When used right a little compression can do wonders for your overall sound. I remember once when using a triton and flipping through the effects settings I discover that it had compression on the main channel!!What that means is that the entire beat was being compressed as opposed to just an instrument at a time. No wonder it sounded so good lol. This same effect can effectively used in software you just have to be careful not to over do it.
3. Picking Good Drum Sounds.
Lets face it. . . . while their are a lot of good free drum sounds out there. most of the time you get what you paid for. if your making hip hop good drum sounds are extremely important. drum and bass are like the foundation of your beat and we all know what happens when you have a weak foundation right? lol.
4. Arrangement And Sound Choice
I think I read somewhere once that the definition of music is basically organized sound. While I don't remember if that's exactly what it is I agree with this. A lot of producers can have great sounds but still not be able to make anything out of it. Then they will try to blame their own shortcomings on the software when in reality it was them. Software music production just like anything is a skill that can be learned. It just takes practice. I have seen guys make great music with so so sounds. Its all in how you put them together.
5. Proper Use Of Effects.
While you shouldn't totally depend on effects such as reverb, delay, and chorus. When used properly they can do wonders for your sound. Ever wonder why a lot of keyboard workstations sounds so good? Because they have effects on them. You can get your software to sound like that also you just gotta use them in the right amounts. Think of effects like spice on food too much can ruin the taste but just the right amount can give it that extra kick it needed.
If you use these tips correctly and practice all of them they will help you to get the sound out of software you always wanted.
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