Category Archives: Software

How to record vocals to beats: Part 1.

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Alex

Most customers lease beats from the website with the intention of recording vocals over the instrumental. If you have access to a studio and engineer, great! On the other hand, if all you’re armed with is a home computer and … Continue reading →

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Why are the instrumentals and beats tagged?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Alex

It’s a question I get asked a lot, so here’s a brief blog post to explain my reasoning. Users of the smoothbeats only site will notice that whilst full length versions of the beats are available for preview, they’re “tagged” … Continue reading →

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Another cool track created using a Smoothbeats beat…thanks Reekay.

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Alex

Artist Reekaym has sent me this track, recorded using a beat from smoothbeatsonly. I think it’s awesome. Great song writing and vocals. Make up your own mind below: GUARDS UP by Reekaym As an aside, this track is hosted on … Continue reading →

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Ten essential tips when recording vocals in the studio.

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Alex

So you’ve got your rnb beats, you’ve managed to get some studio time to get your songs down. Excellent. But how do you make the most of your time behind the microphone? In my role of producer, I’ve seen artists … Continue reading →

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Top free (and cheap) audio software.

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Alex

If you’ve downloaded an rnb beat from the internet, you’ll want to record yourself singing with the track, preferably at home using your computer. But music recording software can be pricey: $200 up to $10,000 + is out of the … Continue reading →

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