If you want to make hip hop beats, a beatmaker is usually used to describe the software used to make those types of beats. It essentially describes a virtual drum machine which will tend to have 8, 16 or 32 tracks that are used to create incredible beats quickly for rap and hip hop. The nice thing is that although in the past expensive hardware and software was needed, in this day and age, all you need is a little heart and about thirty bucks.
If you're interested in getting a beatmaker, the best advise I can give to someone who is new to the beat making game, is to get a beat maker that works well and doesn't take a lot of time to learn. Here are the five reasons you don't need and don't want to spend a lot when buying a beatmaker for the first time.
You're New To Making Beats:
The thing about inexpensive beatmakers, is that not only do they work well had have every feature you need to get started in one quick package, but they also don't leave you scratching your heard for three months before you finally figure out how to make a beat. The fact of the matter is that you don't want a beatmaker with a ton of bells and whistles because you won't know how to use half-of them, and the other half you don't need anyway.
It's About Having Fun:
An expensive beat maker also means you will be frustrated when trying to figure out all the plug-ins and effects that usually have a pretty high learning curve. Just enjoy yourself and have fun, and this is exactly what a cheap beatmaker will provide for you.
Plug and Play Baby:
Another nice thing about inexpensive beatmakers is that they are plug-in-play. This means you simply purchase the software, download it or use it online with their servers, and presto! you're making beats in just minutes. Just minutes! Believe me, if you buy expensive hardware and software with all the bells and whistles, there is no such thing as 'plug-n-play.' Yes it is easier than it used to be, but you'll find yourself frustrated and let's not forget that expensive beat makers require expensive computers. Not so with the inexpensive beatmaker solutions available today which you can use perfectly as long as you have a good internet connection.
The Beatmaker Basics:
A good hip hop beat only has a few simple ingredients. A bass drum, hi-hat, sneer and cymbal part. That's it. So why spend a ton of money to make this type of sound when you can spend much less and do the exact same thing. Also, the more expensive beatmakers will require some sound mastering experience, and unless you have experience with mixing hip hop beats with 8 to 16 tracks, you're going to be in for a very big surprise.
It's About Talent:
If you have musical ability and inspiration you don't need an expensive hip hop beat maker. All you need is some perspiration and some beatmaker software that won't require a crazy learning curve. This is because talent comes from within, and you can't buy talent with expensive beatmakers. This is the fifth and most important thing to remember before you break the bank on a beatmaker you may later decide you don't have the talent to use and you could have learned that by spending under fifty bucks.
