make a beat – A Hip Hop Beat Maker – The Three Ways to Make a Great Hip Hop Beat
There are essentially three ways to make a hip hop beat (well, in our opinion anyway) and that means there are three different ways to spend your money. But the good news is that not all the music tools are expensive, and in fact some are a downright steal, and this means you can find a hip hop beat maker that doesn’t empty your pockets.
The First Way: This is the classic ‘I want to be a producer and make hip hop beats for the best rappers in the world!’ or better yet, ‘I want to be one of the best rappers in the world!’ Okay, this reasoning is okay because you gotta have your dreams, but some people think they can buy their dreams. That is, ‘if I spend a lot of money then I’ll be a professional.’ This is a very naive way to look at making a hip hop beat and frankly it’s unrealistic.
I fell for this blunder myself and spent a lot of money (over 2k) to find out that I didn’t need to spend that much money to make a good hip hop beat. The reason? There are plenty of hip hop beat makers that don’t break the bank, and better yet, don’t have a long learning curve and although I can mix pretty well now, I don’t think it was wise of me to start with a high-end software program (ProTools) when I simply didn’t know what I was doing. This first way will get the job done if you have some talent, but it’s a tough way to go when you’re a beginner because most of the plug-ins are unnecessary, especially when starting out.
The Second Way: This way is on the completely other side of the hip hop beat making coin. If you’re all about lyrics, in other words you’re more of a rapper or lyricist then a producer type, then why not grab some great samples to get started? There are super cheap (under $30) software programs that provide a huge catalog of samples so you can lay your lyrics right over them. They’re called royalty free beats and they’re worth checking out. This will save tons of time, you don’t need to mix the sounds (already pre-mixed to perfection) and it will give you time to work on your passion, which in this case would be writing great lyrics.
The Third Way: This is the way we like because it’s dirt cheap (under $30) and you get to write your own beats in a easy to use interface with 16-tracks, a piano key-set and a drum machine. The beats are easy to make with a marker that runs across the measures so you can add the sneer, cymbals, bass drums, bass lines, piano parts and synthesizer sounds in just minutes. Then you can export the sounds to mp3 and run the lyrics through a simple software recorder.
This third way makes the most sense, especially if you’re starting out, and some of the hip hop beat makers actually help you to mix the music with tips and hints and video lessons. If you think buying samples is a little too simple and uninspiring, and spending a couple thousand dollars is a little too unrealistic, then this third way will be the best and most essential music tool for making quick hip hop beats and throwing them out for the music world to judge.
Piper is Webmaster for SoftwareBeatMaker.com. If you want to learn more about hip hop beat makers or to check out royalty free beats head over to software Beat Maker.Com
Today, the temperature in Orlando has a high of 98 degrees. With the humidity, it will feel like 103 degrees. Let’s just say it…that is HOT! As Florida Residents, we almost get used to this heat during a Disney World vacation. Here are some of our tips to help you enjoy your vacation and beat that summer heat.
Wake Up Early – I know this your vacation and you probably want to sleep in. However, a Disney World vacation is not the type of vacation to sleep in. Plan on getting up early and arriving to the Disney Theme Parks at least 15 minutes before the gates open. It is cooler in the morning and you will be amazed how much of the Disney Park you can get through before the crowds hit.
Don’t Wait in Lines – Waiting in lines, makes the heat seem even even hotter! Minimize your waits by arriving early, using the FastPass system, and using the Extra Magic Hours. Even during the popular summer months, you can visit at Disney Theme Park without having to wait in those long lines.
Taking an Afternoon Break at your Hotel – One of the favorite locals tips is taking a break from 12-2 PM from the Disney Theme Parks. Head back to your Disney Resort or Orlando Hotel and enjoy a nap or take a dip in the pool. It will refresh you and get you ready to head back to the park for evening activities.
Plan on Rain – It rains almost every afternoon in Orlando! Plan for it by bringing ponchos or umbrellas. When it rains, don’t leave the parks. Once the rain lets up, you can enjoy a little bit cooler weather and fewer crowds.
Wear Good Clothes – Plan on wearing a hat, Tevas or tennis shoes, and light clothing. We love Columbia clothes or exercise clothing with the dry weave. It helps keep you cooler and dryer. Many of the Theme Parks have water rides that will help keep you cool at the parks. However, you want to wear clothing that drys quickly. Wearing thick clothing light jeans or sweatshorts and you will be uncomfortable while you slowly dry. You want to wear cool clothing and clothing that can dry quickly.
Take Eating & Drinking Breaks – During your day at the Disney Theme Parks, take little stops in the restaurants to grab a quick drink and snack or just to plan your next attraction. Little 15 minute stops in restaurants will refresh your group for the next adventure.
Purchase a Battery Operated Fan – Just the other day I saw those cute little battery operated fans at Walgreens. They are $3-5 if you purchase them at home before your trip. Disney sells these same type fans, but at a much higher price. These are perfect entertainment for kids and will help keep you cool waiting for a show or in a line. Buy a fan for everyone!
Don’t forget the Little Ones – The strollers can get really hot for the little ones. Plan on purchasing battery operated fans to strap onto the strollers. You may even want to pack a little screen to put over the stroller to block out the sun. Even pack a light washcloth to wet throughout the day to keep them cooler.
Most important – don’t forget the sunblock! We see so many guests that get red on the first day of their vacation. Spending the days outside in the heat with a sunburn makes for a very miserable vacation. Wear hats, cool clothes and wear that sunblock.
About The Author
As an Orlando local, Allison has watched Orlando grow from orange groves to the popular tourist destination it is today. She has spent her life either playing or working at Disney World. She graduated from the Disney College Program, College of Knowledge Program and College of Knowledge Graduate Program. Her experience expands to other Orlando destinations including Universal Studios and Sea World.
She is a travel agent at Destinations in Florida Travel, specializing in Disney World & Orlando vacations. This agency is recognized by Disney as an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner. To ask Allison a question about your Disney or Orlando vacation, contact her at http://www.destinationsinflorida.com.
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