Rap Breakdown - Game

NFX posted on April 11, 2011 12:25

Martin Connor takes rap under the microscope of solid music theory and shows us how "musical" rap really is.

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Rap Breakdown - Eminem

NFX posted on April 11, 2011 12:23

Martin Connor takes rap under the microscope of solid music theory and shows us how "musical" rap really is.

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Rap Breakdown - Nas

NFX posted on April 11, 2011 12:20

Martin Connor takes rap under the microscope of solid music theory and shows us how "musical" rap really is.

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Building A Budget Home Studio

NFX posted on July 16, 2010 09:47

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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What Is Good Beat Feedback?

NFX posted on June 17, 2010 03:40

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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Move to the Beat of a Different Drum Machine

NFX posted on January 10, 2010 05:05

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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Choosing a MIDI Controller

NFX posted on September 21, 2009 10:01

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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Music and Sound For Video Games 101

NFX posted on November 04, 2008 10:03

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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Artistic vs Commercial Beats

NFX posted on May 07, 2008 10:08

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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The Producers Vision

NFX posted on November 04, 2007 10:56

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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Tips to Make Beats for a Living

NFX posted on July 05, 2007 09:45

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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Developing Your Skills

NFX posted on February 21, 2007 09:21

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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Selling your beats - How much to charge?

NFX posted on February 07, 2007 11:32

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 you want". But there is some science to maximize your profit...

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Unlock the Secrets of the Pros

NFX posted on February 07, 2007 05:37

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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