There is a great demand for music software these days as people realize that you don't need a full fledged recording studio to be able to make music that sounds professional. read how you can build a decent home studio capable of sound recording, mixing, mastering and more.

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If you want to maximize your Karma and get the most out of the Beat Feedback System, I suggest you read this article inspired by a series of posts made by B.A.S.E.

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Streets of Neon gives us a lesson on equalization. Read on to get some serious knowledge in this import beat making topic.

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Since I first started hearing Preemium's work, I knew the kid had mad skills. He always impressed me with the level of quality remakes he would share with us here at Warbeats. While he doesn't make remakes as prolifically as he used to, his "Preemakes" have yet to be touched in terms of quality AND quantity AND that the remakes never used third party plug-ins. The Remake King tells us a little about himself and his methods.

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We take a look at most of the best DAWs on the market and attempt to find the best one to actually make rap beats with .

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A.G.C. answered a completely overwhelmed and frustrated user's question: "where is a good starting point?" with solid info and resources.

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Choosing a Midi Controller for the first time can be difficult, especially if you have not used one before. Among many choices, there seems to be endless combinations of keys, knobs, faders and pads, and it can be hard to predict what combination of control surfaces you will need. In this article I will give a brief explanation of each of these Midi Controller elements, and how they are typically used, to help you decide what you need.

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Andre Ramone is a total team player. And he's getting his name and music out there one step at a time. If anyone deserves to make it big, it's this dude.

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How many of us will ever say that Dre rapped over one of our beats? Boi-1da can. He took some time to tell Warbeats a little about himself and his production.

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A great article from Sunburn who is a professional video game sound designer/composer. He recently worked on music for Saints Row 2

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I get asked a lot about "What are some good hip-hop VSTs?" Read on for the answer and some elightenment.

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In this article I touch on the differences and importance of being artistic and commercial in your approach to beat making.

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Recently Warbeats member Mark V made a post in the forums here on Warbeats that I thought was interesting enough to become an Article.

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A brief explanation of Copyrights from a non-lawyer type. I've tried to give it a little beat maker spin to help make it a little easier to understand.

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Bigg Rome is a cool dude and he makes some great music. He dropped some knowledge on his site recently and gave me permission to repost it here.

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Warbeats member MdL has been making moves for only a few years now but has risen through the ranks like a man on a mission. Read on...

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In this world, people come and go in the music industry. Coming in with one hit wonders to being extravagant musicians. We all know who the big producers are but we all don't know the little guys, from the Warbeats members to the kid down the street making hits. When we...

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Rob-E is one of the hottest up and coming producers from the Bay Area California. He has worked with well-known Westcoast artists like Mistah FAB and has some of the hottest synthy beats this side of the Mississipi.

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Dae One has worked with many well known West Coast artists coming up in the New West Movement but has also worked with some of the classic West Coast artists like Snoop and Xzibit. In this interview he blesses us with some information about himself and the production game

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David Bowes is a man to watch in the production game. Brought up and schooled in NY and now repping Florida, this cat has some serious skills. His remakes are arguably better than the original versions. He took the time to talk with Warbeats...

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For those who don't know Ronald Jenkees is a musician who has posted many videos on YouTube. With an often humorous angle, he often displays his musical prowess. At first sight you might not believe the talent this guy has for playing music much less his hip-hop influenced style.

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Taking a moment from his studio time down in Texas, JHill blesses us with some insight into actually making a living at producing hip-hop. [Updated by Taylor B]

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Breaking down the music industry can be a real confusing ordeal.  I attempt to put break it down and put it in a nutshell for you.

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Communicating the way things sound will improve your mixes because you will be able to identify what to fix. This article comes originally from a post in the forums by LONELY_THUG.

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Everyone needs to develop their skills no matter how talented they are. If you don't continue to push yourself and seek challenges you'll get old real quick. Here is some advice on how to keep your skills sharp.

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A question I hear beat makers often ask is "What do I charge for my beats??". This isn't rocket science and the simple answer is "Charge whatever...

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One thing every professional songwriter, beatmaker, or artist in any field can do is observe what other pros are doing in their field of expertise and study it. You can too.

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Overall tagging is a decent protection method, but I have some pretty solid opinions on the best ways and the worst ways to tag your beats.

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In this aticle I tried to break down the process I use to the most basic elements. You may find that you work better using different methods, but it never hurts to see a different side of things.

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