Entries Posted for the First Beat Battle!
The entries for the first BeatMatters Beat Battle are posted. There are a lot of great beats and they really showcase the versatility of the No Filler Bundle. Check them out and tell us what you think by leaving a comment.
BeatMatters Beat Battle 1
Winner of the 1st BeatMatters Beat Battle:
Congratulations to the winner!
Mark Cave - Sex or Love
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/leon-1.mp3|titles=sex or love]
Your prize of $100 and the new BeatMatters Pop Drums is on its way.
Other Entries:
JSU - Lake Shore Drive
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Lake-Shore-Drive-Final.mp3|titles=Lake Shore Drive Final]
NTG Productions - Untitled
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Beat-Matters-Contest.mp3|titles=Beat Matters Contest]
Cheta - Sun Setter
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/sun-setter.mp3|titles=sun setter]
Mark Cave - Jump
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/11-15-jump-ruff.mp3|titles=11-15 jump ruff]
Cheta - Ueno
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Ueno.mp3|titles=Ueno]
Nygee - Love
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/LOVE-2-PROD-BY-NYGEE.mp3|titles=LOVE 2 - PROD BY NYGEE]
JSU - Slow Grind
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JSU-Slow-Grind.mp3|titles=JSU - Slow Grind]
JSU - Going Hard
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/JSU-Going-Hard.mp3|titles=JSU - Going Hard]
Trikx - Done Sayin'
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Done-Sayin.mp3|titles=Done Sayin']
Trikx - Monstudio
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Monstudio-111510.mp3|titles=Monstudio]
Trikx - Do It Right
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Do-It-Right-Instrumental-2.mp3|titles=Do It Right]
Trikx - The Weekend
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/The-Weekend.mp3|titles=The Weekend]
Echo Music Group - Upbeat Techno
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/upbeat-techno-for-Beatmatters.mp3|titles=upbeat techno for Beatmatters]
- $100 cash (paid through Paypal)
- The new BeatMatters Pop Drums Kit with over 500 samples (which will be released on DecemberClick here to continue reading
Love the Way You Lie Part 2
I tried to remake the Love the Way You Lie Part 2 Instrumental. I wanted to be able to show you guys how I did it and how you can do it as well. The only part that I'm really not happy with is the guitar. I normally would get a guitarist to come in and replay it but I wanted to get this up as soon as possible.
Check it out and let me know what you think:
Hi Quality Instrumental:
[audio:http://beatmatters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Love-the-Way-You-Lie-Part-2.mp3|titles=Love the Way You Lie Part 2 Instrumental]Download here
The Tutorial
Beat Making Tutorial: Justin Bieber Pop Beat
From now on I will be posting a new Beat Making video every week so stay tuned. This week's video shows how I made a pop beat similar to the kinds of beats that Justin Bieber would use. I'd love to hear what you have to say about it and also your requests for future videos so don't be shy and leave a comment below.
Beat Making Video: Damaged Remix
What's up BeatMatters readers? Welcome to the first (of hopefully many) beat-making videos that I will be doing here on BeatMatters. The video goes kind of fast, so I've summarized everything below. Let me know what you think in the comments below--that means if you want more, tell me!
Native Instruments Maschine Review
I recently got a chance to play around with a Maschine from Native Instruments--and I was impressed! As a keyboard player, I've never really been much of a drum pad/MPC kind of producer. But I've been getting more into sampling recently and this thing is making me seriously reconsider my process. It's also getting some serious usage by the big guns. This is a video with producer Needlz talking about how he's ditched his MPC and a lot of his analog gear in favor of Maschine.
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Bridging Hardware and Software
When you open the box, you'll find not only your new Maschine controller but also some accompanying software and now overClick here to continue readingBig Drum Kit
Is it just me or is the kick in this kit just massive? big drums Download this kit and 7 others in the BeatMatters exclusive, custom-made No Filler Bundle. Over 300 drum samples, 40 loops, and no filler! Or download our free drum
Click here to continue readingThe Dream Drum Kit
The Dream, along with his producer Tricky Stewart, has developed a very unique style and the drums are no exception. Check out an example of The Dream Drum Kit below: the dream drums Download this kit and 7 others in the BeatMatters exclusive, custom-made No Filler Bundle. Over 300 drum samples, 40 loops, and no filler! Or download our free drum
Click here to continue readingCommon Drum Kit
Rather than pick out one of Common's producers I felt this drum kit really encapsulated Common's overall sound as a rapper. Listen to an example of the Common Drum Kit below: common drums Download this kit and 7 others in the BeatMatters exclusive, custom-made No Filler Bundle. Over 300 drum samples, 40 loops, and no
Click here to continue readingHyper Drum Kit
There's definitely been a lot of dance music coming out lately as the Euro style invades the States. This kit features (among other things) kicks and snares that are perfect for this type of music. Here an example below: pop drums Download this kit and 7 others in the BeatMatters exclusive, custom-made No Filler Bundle. Over 300 drum samples, 40 loops, and no
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