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How can I advertise my beats?

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Social media, like YouTube or SoundCloud, is the best way to advertise your beats.

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How can I start making beats?

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Download FL Studio 12 and put in tons of hours of experimenting to learn the software and to get better.

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Besides FL Studio 12, are there any other programs or instruments I'll need?

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It is going to be your main software to work on like any other DAW, but you can always download or buy more plugins. Try ReFX Nexus, Native Instruments Kontakt, Gladiator, Massive, etc.

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How do I become as good as Dr. Dre?

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Dre has been at the rap game for decades, so expect to sound as good as he does after you've been doing it for that long. To get that good, keep practicing and devote yourself to learning as much as you can about your craft.

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How do I make people like my beats?

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You cannot make people like your beats, but definitely advertise them wherever you can. You're bound to find someone who likes your style.

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What app should I download to help with this?

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LMMS is a good, free digital audio workspace that is more suited for electronic music but can also work well for hip hop if you have the knowledge.

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Are there any other websites for making a hip-hop or rap beat?

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Try Soundtrap.com, it is free and very fun to play around with.

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Are instruments necessary when rapping?

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Yes, although a lot of rappers or producers use virtual instruments which makes producing much easier.

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Which app is helpful to make beats or to make hip hop sounds?

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FL Studio is one of the easiest DAW to produce hip hop beats. Ableton Live is also a great DAW.

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How do I become as good as Eminem?

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Eminem has been rapping for many years and is now considered to be one of the best rappers in the world. Some people even call him "The King Of Hip-Hop." You need to put an unbelievable amount of time, work, dedication, and effort into rap if you want to become as good as Eminem. It is NOT going to be an easy or short journey, but with enough practice and hard work, you will become a pro at rapping! Hard work pays off.

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What is the best free program?

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Check out PreSonus Studio One 3 Prime or Avid Pro Tools First. They are dumbed-down versions of real DAWs from the same company.

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How do I protect my songs?

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Put in producer tags like you hear in modern songs on the radio. Don't put in too many or your sound will seem odd, just one at beginning and end and a couple in the middle, preferably when there is a break in lyrics.

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Which plug-ins are more suitable for kicks, snares and hats?

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Stereo narrowers, compressors, reverb generators, tube amp emulators and equalizers.

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How can I make rap beats without a computer?

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There are many mobile apps on Android that you can use, and most are free. Download a few different ones and see which you like best.

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Which bbmp is suitable for hip hop beats?

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90-110 is the best bbpm for a rap song, but you can make it higher than 110 or lower than 90.

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How do I create lyrics?

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First, think of a concept for your lyrics, a topic such as love, hate, revolution, etc. Make sure you stick to your topic as you generate your lyrics. Think up punchlines, which could take the form of metaphors or similies or just generic phrases. Finally, remember to split your lyrics into three parts -- a chorus (4 to 8 bars), a verse (16 to 32 bars), and maybe a bridge or an outro.

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Which samples are used for a chorus?

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You could use any samples, honestly. It is entirely up to you.

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What software can I use to create music?

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If you want to buy a software you can use FL Studio, but a free software that's really good is LMMS.

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How do I register my beats?

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Upload them to an online distribution platform (e.g. Newgrounds) and apply for a copyright license.

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Is Garage Band a good tool?

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It's definitely a good place to start off. It's very simple and easy to learn, in my opinion.

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Which app is suitable for an iPhone to make rap beats with my voice recording system?

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Try iMASCHINE 2 or Auxy; those are good iOS apps which are suitable for iPhone and iPads.

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Can I use beatboxing in the beats?

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Sure, you can! I use beatboxing to create beats for songs all the time! You could also add background light beats to make it a little more polished.

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