MPMS – Season 2

What makes a MIDI Keyboard good for making beats in FL Studio? This episode of Music Production Made simple discusses GratuiTous’ strong opinion for a 49-Key Semi-Weight MIDI Keyboard!

Does VOLUME BALANCING apply in the same way for beatmakers compared to audio engineers using audio recordings? Beatmakers are unique in that we have FULL CONTROL with MIDI and One-Shot Drum Samples.

Should beatmakers sound design as they make their beats? Will it help you find your own sound? Is learning sound design worth it? Learn more in this episode!

FAME and SUCCESS are not the same thing. You can have one without the other. As a music producer, you can be successful without fame.. this episode will prepare your heart for your journey as a music producer.

Learn about hard drives for music production, and when to buy an SSD (Solid State Drive) and a HDD (Mechanical Drive). Also view pictures of my own music production computer!

Discover the secrets of using 808s in your beats.. An 808 is a hybrid between a kick drum and a bassline, and you must learn to use this instrument to truly excel as a producer!

Should producers start with drum loops or their melodies first? That’s what is answered in this episode..

Creating melodies on a piano as a beatmaker using FL Studio is not as hard as you think. Yes, music theory is required, but it’s all about improvisation and catchy melodies!

The Walk Around Test is that FINAL LISTEN after you’ve made the beat, done your arrangement, and applied your AUDIO PAINTING. It’s listening to make sure that the song FLOWS.