Have you ever wondered about Type Beats? These unique musical creations are popular in the world of music production. In this guide, we’ll break down what Type Beats are and how you can start making your own. Whether you’re an aspiring musician or just curious about the music-making process, we’ll take you through the basics step by step.
Let’s dive in and explore the exciting world of Type Beats!
What are type beats?
Type beats are like music that tries to sound like famous artists or producers. People who make these beats sell them to artists who want to use a similar style in their songs. To make their beats easy to find on Google and YouTube, they use the name of a famous artist in the title.
But what does “type beat” mean? It’s like when artists say, “Give me beats that sound like Drake’s,” to explain the style they want. Nowadays, it’s a whole business where producers and artists connect to sell these beats.
Do type beats work? Yes, they do. Some big rappers have even found new producers by searching for their names.
You might be curious about how type-beat producers work. It’s not as simple as just copying famous artists. Type beats are more than just paying respect; they’re part of a hidden economy that all beatmakers should know about.
How to use type beats
The music production world is super competitive. If you’re not famous, people won’t search for you online, on YouTube, or in beat stores. Building a fan base takes a lot of time and effort.
But making good-type beats can help you get noticed. Smart producers figured out that using specific words in their titles can make them show up when people search for famous artists. This way, they get the attention of those artists’ fans.
For example, if you type beats in Lil Baby’s style, you might show up when people search for Lil Baby’s music on SoundCloud. This can grow your fanbase, and other artists who want Lil Baby’s style might use your beats.
So, using type beats is like using the popularity of famous artists to get noticed. But remember, the best types of beats aren’t exact copies. They have your unique touch, just like how rap and hip-hop music was built on sharing and making beats sound different.
Where to find type beats
If you’re a rapper looking for beats to use in your songs, type beats can be a good choice. These beats sound like the popular styles fans already love, which can help you stand out. If you want to sound like a specific artist, searching for type beats in their style can speed up your music-making and attract your ideal fans.
Not sure where to find type beats? Many producers are selling them. Here are the top four places to find type beats:
- YouTube
- Beat marketplaces
- Free online beat-making tools
- Independent producers
YouTube
This is pretty straightforward, but it’s important. YouTube is getting more and more important for hip-hop beats.
It’s like Google, so when you search for “type beats” with your favorite artist’s name, like “Kendrick Lamar type beats” or “Lil Durk type beats,” you’ll find lots of results.
Beat marketplaces
Beat marketplaces are like online stores for music beats. They help artists and producers find the right beats easily. Some of the top ones are SoundCloud, BeatStars, Airbit, Soundclick, and Soundgine. But remember, most of these websites charge money and take a part of the sales when you buy beats.
Free online beat-making tools
If you can’t find the beats you want, why not make your own? Creating your beats is the best way to match your ideas. You can use a beat maker like LANDR’s Creator to make your custom beats. We’ll show you how in a few easy steps.
Individual producers
When you explore the music you love, you might find producers who make great beats. You can follow these producers on platforms like YouTube, SoundCloud, TikTok, and Instagram.
Some of these top producers create cool beats, including type beats. You can keep an eye out for their work or reach out to a new producer and ask if they want to work with you on a new type of beat.
How to make type beats
First, let’s talk about selling beats. A lot of people are doing it, and if you’re just starting, it’s better not to charge for your beats until you get really good. But it’s helpful to study the sounds in your favorite songs and learn how to make similar ones.
When you figure out how other producers create their sounds, you can practice the same techniques and make your type beats. You won’t make an exact copy of every sound, but that’s fine. Your goal is to capture the same feeling as the original artist while adding your unique style.
Here are some tips to help you understand what makes a beat:
1. Find the appropriate producer or rapper to emulate
If you want to start making beats like Travis Scott right away, that’s fine! You can start anytime.
But if you want more people to notice your beats, it might not be the best idea to only make beats for the biggest artists. Many producers are already making beats for artists like Drake and Future, so it’s hard to stand out.
If you’re good at making beats and want to get serious, think about making a beat for a rising rapper or producer. Someone who’s on their way to becoming famous but isn’t quite there yet.
Usually, not many people make beats for them, so your beats have a better chance of being noticed.
2. Learn how the rhythm and tempo work
Different music styles, like trap, have their special rhythms and speeds. If your song is too fast or has the wrong beat, it won’t feel the same.
To get it right, use your music software or a tool online to find out how fast the beat you want to copy is (we call this BPM). Also, pay attention to the rhythms they use.
For example, does the rapper like slow and smooth beats, or do they prefer fast and bouncy ones?
A good way to start is by finding out the original song’s key and speed. Then, use your music software to start adding the drums and create the base for your type beat.
3. Get familiar with classic sounds
Many beats use similar sounds, like the famous 808 drums and bass.
You can use the 808s that come with your music software, but it’s a good idea to adjust them a bit to make them sound just right. Most producers, even the ones you’re trying to imitate, use tricks to make their 808s sound cool and strong.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of time changing 808 kicks, you can find 808 sounds made by other producers online. They’ll give you the strong sound you want.
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4. Build instruments around the drums
After you’ve made the drum part of your type beat, start adding other sounds. If you’re making beats without words, listen to the instruments in the original song and add them one at a time.
Making these beats might take a bit of time, especially when you’re new to it. Be patient, and remember that you’ll get quicker as you practice more.
5. Figure out any synth tricks
Making sounds with synthesizers can be tricky, but in some music styles, you often need similar sounds. Many producers like using computer programs like Massive and FM8 by Native Instruments to make these sounds.
If you want to learn, watch a video of your favorite producer in their studio and see which synthesizers they use.
If you can’t buy the same equipment, look for a virtual synthesizer (it’s like a computer program that makes the same sounds) that’s similar to what your favorite producer uses. You can make great music with just your computer, some special programs, and a not-so-expensive keyboard.
6. Use the same effects
Signature effects play a big role in setting the mood. Pay close attention to any special effects in the original song, especially on the singing or sounds, and make sure to use them in your type beat.
Listen to see if your type beat should have slow or fast voice parts, auto-tuning on the verses, or chopped and modified sounds.
Beatmakers use lots of effects, so keep listening carefully and learn how these different audio tricks work.
Marketing your type beats
Once your type beat is done, the real work starts. You’ll need to start marketing your beats to try to get them into the ears of music fans, artists, and producers. If you want to earn a living (or at least some scratch) from your work, you’re going to have to build a social media profile if you haven’t already done so.
Post your beats on beat marketplaces. Put them on YouTube. Broadcast them on your Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok channels. (If you put them behind a great meme, you might go viral on TikTok.)
The most important part of hustling your type beats is labeling them correctly. Make sure you put the name of the artist in the title of your beat on the beat Marketplace or in your YouTube video. Add artist hashtags to any social media posts featuring your beat. The goal is for your type beat to come up when anyone searches that artist’s name.