Sooner or later as a beat maker, you'll hit a point after making enough beats where your beats will start to sound very similar to each other and you'll eventually get sick of making the same beat over again. When you reach this point, beat making can sometimes start to feel like a chore and you will start to feel uninspired. However, it is quite natural to feel that way and it is really part of the process. Today, we are going to discuss a few ways to stay inspired so that you can continue to grow as a beat maker.
One important thing to remember before diving into the techniques for inspiration is that this frustration you feel is a good thing. Embrace it. If you did not feel frustrated about your beats starting to sound the same, you would have no incentive to change. You would make the same style of beat over and be completely happy. Frustration is an energy that forces you to change and grow, so embrace this energy and the techniques outlined below.
Listen to new music: Music is like food for a beat maker's mind. Whether you realize it or not, when you listen to new music, you are subconsciously learning to new musical ideas which you will play with later. If you aren't listening to new music, you are essentially starving your mind. Also, listen to music beyond your own genre. The greatest producers such as Dr. Dre and Timbaland have sampled from a myriad number of sources such as world music, reggae, and jazz. This is why their sound is so unique. The universe of music is much more than just hip-hop, so have an open mind and listen.
Get new sounds: Sometimes, using the same sounds over and over again can be uninspiring. If you've used the same vst or or keyboard for a few months, you'll start to know your favorite sounds and keep using them over and over again. The result is that your beats will eventually start to have your favorite sounds appear again and again and the end result is beats that sound the same. Every once in a while, keep things fresh by buying a new vst or keyboard.
Experiment with new effects: On the flip side, sometimes, you can add a new spin to existing sounds by applying new effects to them. Effects programs like CamelSpace and CamelPhat are great programs for doing this. You'll be surprised at how different your sounds can be when you feed them into these types of programs.
Staying inspired can be frustrating at times, but it is an important part of the job of a beat maker. Try some of the above tips and don't get frustrated.
One important thing to remember before diving into the techniques for inspiration is that this frustration you feel is a good thing. Embrace it. If you did not feel frustrated about your beats starting to sound the same, you would have no incentive to change. You would make the same style of beat over and be completely happy. Frustration is an energy that forces you to change and grow, so embrace this energy and the techniques outlined below.
Listen to new music: Music is like food for a beat maker's mind. Whether you realize it or not, when you listen to new music, you are subconsciously learning to new musical ideas which you will play with later. If you aren't listening to new music, you are essentially starving your mind. Also, listen to music beyond your own genre. The greatest producers such as Dr. Dre and Timbaland have sampled from a myriad number of sources such as world music, reggae, and jazz. This is why their sound is so unique. The universe of music is much more than just hip-hop, so have an open mind and listen.
Get new sounds: Sometimes, using the same sounds over and over again can be uninspiring. If you've used the same vst or or keyboard for a few months, you'll start to know your favorite sounds and keep using them over and over again. The result is that your beats will eventually start to have your favorite sounds appear again and again and the end result is beats that sound the same. Every once in a while, keep things fresh by buying a new vst or keyboard.
Experiment with new effects: On the flip side, sometimes, you can add a new spin to existing sounds by applying new effects to them. Effects programs like CamelSpace and CamelPhat are great programs for doing this. You'll be surprised at how different your sounds can be when you feed them into these types of programs.
Staying inspired can be frustrating at times, but it is an important part of the job of a beat maker. Try some of the above tips and don't get frustrated.
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