7/28/2013

Guide To Beats And Instrumentals: Auxiliary Sounds

By Delroy Wilkins


As a hip hop producer, it takes countless hours to complete a creating a track. With time, you get to learn the different techniques used in the creation of hits. Layering and appropriate beats are used to provide groove within the track. The basic sounds can make a beat sound good, but not great. Auxiliary sounds on the other hand can be used alongside the basic sound to create the perfect track. Simple sounds might appeal to some people. However, majority of listeners want complex and deep sounds. Auxiliary sounds are the best way to achieve this quality in your tracks.

Auxiliary sounds are often found in the background of the track. They aren't actually what people listen to when they hear a beat. These sounds work to add some depth to the music making it more pleasant to listen to. For easy use of auxiliary sounds, it's best to break them down first in the following ways.

Sounds that accent the beat are the sounds that put emphasis in certain parts of the beat. Imagine the sound of a crash cymbal being played at the end of a beat. It is something that people will remember, but it also makes what came before it more special. This technique is especially important to make certain parts of the music stand out. Bass sounds and piano sounds can also be successful accents that enhance your beats.

Transition FX. If transitioning between two parts of the song say, chorus to verse, auxiliary sounds are a great way to mark these parts. Commonly used transitioning sounds are the drums. However, there are other great auxiliary sounds that effectively mark transitions including keyboards and bass sounds.

There are instances where adding specific sounds create a fun feeling within a track. Specialized auxiliary sounds are usually used to bring out this effect. These can be sample sounds sourced from other tracks or even sounds found within the environment. A good example of a fun addition sound can be a person sighing.

If you are trying to create your special hip hop song, you need to make sure that you take the time to add in the auxiliary sounds. Without them, a song will not sound complete or will be too simple. The professionals understand this and make sure to use these sounds properly.




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