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Kenny Beats’ 10 favorite plugins (stock and paid)
Kenny Beats shares ten of his favorite plugins, specifically focusing on Ableton stock plugins and third-party tools he likes to apply to guitars and basses.
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Tips & Tutorials
Explore actionable production tips, step-by-step tutorials, track breakdowns, and more.
Breaking down 3 contrasting tracks co-produced by Kenny Beats
We examine tracks by Vince Staples, Joji, and Ed Sheeran that Kenny Beats had a hand in and break down how he applies different sides of his musicality to best serve each artist.
Flipping horror movie soundtracks into beats with FL Studio
In celebration of spooky season, we did some virtual crate digging to flip four unique horror movie soundtracks into hard-hitting beats.
How to succeed in the studio as a music producer
We explore eight key concepts for how to succeed as a music producer when working alongside other people in the studio.
Audio-tactile synesthesia: Can you feel what I hear?
We dive into one person's experience of audio-tactile synesthesia, discussing what it's like to live with it and how it can color the creative process.
Kenny Beats’ 30 essential sources for inspiration
Kenny Beats shares some of his favorite music, movies, activities, and more that spark his creativity and motivate him to get back in the studio.
How to recreate songs by Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using VocalSynth 2
We explore how to recreate the iconic vocal sounds of Daft Punk, Kanye West, and more using iZotope's VocalSynth 2.
How to make your synth lead stand out (free preset included)
We explore the different elements that go into an effective synth lead sound by recreating the instrument in Bag Raiders' "Shooting Stars."
Bad Snacks and J3PO on how RC-20 Retro Color shapes their sounds
Producers / educators Bad Snacks and J3PO give us an inside look into how they use RC-20 in their own creative processes.
Self-releasing your music: A DIY guide to releasing a record
From budgeting to building a team, learn about the process of self-releasing your own music, with insights from musicians who’ve done it themselves.
Developing your brand as a musician: Message, audience, and more
Learn about why developing a brand can be helpful for your career as a musician, what elements and assets you should consider assembling, and more.
How to make an entire track using only Serum (free presets and MIDI included)
In order to put its versatility to the test, we challenged ourselves to try making a full track using nothing but Xfer Record's Serum.