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Beat combines competent hardware and software tests with dedicated reviews as well as reports and interviews from musicians and the music business. We will report on music production with the latest synthesizers and computers, introduce new trends in recording, and always have our finger on the pulse with up-to-date reports. Many well-known specialist report on the widespread music production solutions and experienced editors take care of the most important entertainment and scene topics. This magazine is a platform for musicians and contains a regular demo and MP3 section for readers as well as a download with high-quality sample and music files for creative musicians. Software licenses available while stock lasts. You can check the availability of each product here: www.plugins-samples.com/all-issues

„No one needs Hip-Hop“

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HIP-HOP-PRODUCTION FROM LYRICS TO RELEASE HOW TO MONETIZE YOUR BEATS • Write lyrics, build a beat, record vocals… done? Hip-hop sounds simple at first. But if the result is to be authentic and contain your signature sound, things get more complex. In this masterclass, we‘ll show you the entire recording process – including mastering – using a complete song production from beatmaking to release. You‘ll also learn how to write crisp lines, record and stage vocals, which tools will support you in beatmaking, how to legally circumvent sample clearance, and ultimately how to make money from it. Vocals, song templates, and copyright-free samples are included.

6 tips for better lyrics • Hardly any genre puts as much focus on lyrics as Hip-hop. In addition to complex rhyme chains, exciting topics and thoughtful comparisons, the flow is also an important aspect to impress your audience. With these six tips, you can take your lyrics to the next level - we promise!

The ultimate Hip-Hop vocal chain • A great-sounding vocal chain makes the difference between a raw recording and a professional mix. In hip-hop, the vocals are the most important factor in a song. With targeted steps, you can transform a simple recording into a professional vocal sound. Here‘s how, step by step.

Drums à la Future, RIN & Co. • Trap is one of the most successful subgenres in hip-hop. Instead of its dark origins in the American street scene, we now associate it with deep 808s, fast hi-hats, and dark melodies. Want to know how to build the typical trap drum loop? We‘ll show you how!

Dark Trap leads in 2025 • A catchy melody doesn‘t necessarily have to sound cheerful—in trap, it often thrives on dark vibes. Combined with hard drums and fast raps, it creates an intense sound that immediately sticks in your head. The best part: Building such a melody is easier than you think!

Dope tracks • The desire to have the ONE sound at home, the one track you can‘t get out of your head, unites us producers. Listen once, turn the knobs, and you‘re done. But then translating what you hear to the right parameters with the right values takes practice. Every month in Dope Tracks, we showcase two sounds from currently hot tracks—this month, „Stop Playing With Me“ by Tyler, the Creator and „Don‘t Judge“ by Billa Joe and Shindy.

A COMPLETE HIP-HOP SONG IN 9 CHAPTERS • Welcome to a comprehensive guide that will take you step by step through the production of your first hip-hop song. Whether you‘re just starting out or already have experience, here you‘ll learn how to create a professional production from A to Z. In the following chapters, we‘ll take you on a journey that begins with the first instrument recordings and continues through to the final vocal recording.

Equipment and leveling • Now we‘ll show you how to record instruments in GarageBand; but, before you or the artists in your studio can start recording, you‘ll need to get...