tag:bellabeats.com,2005:/blogs/production-tips-tracks?p=2Production Tips & Tracks2021-10-12T17:17:52-06:00BellaBeatsfalsetag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/67739762021-10-12T17:17:52-06:002023-10-16T09:00:47-06:00"Worldwide" by BellaBeats - Out on Oct 29th!<p>Hey Beats Team!</p>
<p>It's about that time again. My latest single "Worldwide" is dropping everywhere on October 29th! It would mean the absolute world to both me AND Bella if you could slam that pre-save link as hard as possible! :) Here it is:</p>
<p><a contents='"Worldwide" by BellaBeats PRESAVE' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://distribute.avid.com/smartlink_pre_save.cfm?data=MTAwMDAwMzk4NjM5" target="_blank">"Worldwide" by BellaBeats PRESAVE</a></p>
<p>I'm also working on a NEW Sample Pack that I'll be dropping within the next month or two. It's going to be EPIC!</p>
<p>One question before we part ways . . . anyone have any thoughts about doing a Patreon-styled Subscription tier on here? Lots of things I could offer. Let me know in the comments if you're down!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/d4e57ada30e39acf7d9bd9361fd271d08822651f/original/worldwide-by-bellabeats.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/67236282021-08-21T21:19:38-06:002021-08-21T21:19:38-06:00"Brand New Whip" - Out on SoundCloud<p>BEATS TEAM - </p>
<p>I felt like dropping something new, so I did. Go to SoundCloud right now and stream "Brand New Whip." This one is a heater! Link below >>></p>
<p><a contents="Brand New Whip" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/bellabeatsofficial/brand-new-whip" target="_blank">Brand New Whip</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/05b2f557bf92c72ff05260608ccad1ed4ad31c1b/original/57ec8933-ce72-455c-8700-e36428b00e1d.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/67205792021-08-18T13:54:15-06:002021-08-18T13:54:15-06:00Grab Your MERCH + Interface Giveaway!<p>Hey Beats Team! </p>
<p>I connected with a cool company that is going to help me out with the merchandise side of things on the website! As of RIGHT NOW, you can head to BellaBeats and purchase either a sweet t-shirt OR a stylish hoodie! </p>
<p>Other types of merch are on the way, like fanny packs and hats! </p>
<p>P.S. - I am doing a FREE GIVEAWAY on my Instagram. One lucky individual will receive a BRAND NEW Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, with a value of over $150 - head on over to @bellabeats.music on Instagram to participate. </p>
<p>P.S.S. - This is only the beginning; thank you SO much for supporting me and Bella!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/245c49d2781c64715506ff9ec533681242f647b5/original/631cc0ff-1569-4c84-bc6a-28cbd94ae4d5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/67135282021-08-11T13:27:16-06:002021-08-11T13:27:16-06:00NEW SONG "Platforms" - SoundCloud Exclusive<p>NEW TRACK OUT ON SOUNDCLOUD NOW - This one is a BOP!</p>
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<p><a contents="PLATFORMS BY BELLABEATS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://soundcloud.com/bellabeatsofficial/platforms" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/bellabeatsofficial/platforms</a></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/1c4e411f03a61125dab348baa6cec0806246caf6/original/fd7a42e6-58f0-4503-888a-6c46abdb5255.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/67135272021-08-11T13:23:11-06:002021-08-11T13:23:11-06:00Have you gotten my new LOUD Mastering Chain? Ableton Live-Device Only<p>Hey Beats Team!</p>
<p>Here's a friendly reminder to head to my Store and purchase my personal Ableton Live Device Mastering Rack/Chain. It will help get your music VERY loud for shows . . . or, you can get a nice phat master for streaming. It's only $10 to purchase and it's yours forever! I spent a lot of time dialing it in to be just right for you. If you have any questions, throw 'em in the comment section below!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/dfb05bb0ccbd3cdb0a9794fe14e0a43f1fedff1c/original/screen-shot-2021-08-02-at-2-07-34-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66935502021-07-20T17:29:41-06:002023-05-24T01:10:37-06:00"The Ingredients Vol. 1" Sample Pack is on its way!<p>Hey!</p>
<p>My FREE Sample Pack "The Ingredients Vol. 1" is well on its way towards completion. I am beyond stoked to share what I've been working on with all of you. Just a reminder, it is FREE to all 'Beats Team' email subscribers!</p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66743812021-06-29T18:58:30-06:002021-06-29T19:00:15-06:00Live Stream w/ ADSR for Weekly Production Challenge!<p>Hey People!</p>
<p>I was asked to sit in as guest producer for ADSR's Weekly Live Stream! It begins TOMORROW (Wednesday, June 30th) at 8pm. You can access the stream on any of ADSR's Social accounts. Here's the link to their YouTube:</p>
<p><a contents="ADSR Stream w/ BellaBeats" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H9c42PYhgc" target="_blank">ADSR Stream w/ BellaBeats</a></p>
<p>ADSR is an amazing company that offers services similar to Splice, which I'm sure everyone here has heard of. They have a Sample Manager application that is NOT subscription-based like Splice, and offers "a near-unlimited library of sounds." For more info, go check out their website:</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.adsrsounds.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.adsrsounds.com/" target="_blank">https://www.adsrsounds.com/</a></p>
<p>The topic for tomorrow's Live Stream is a fairly "Production Challenge," in which I am required to "make a track to the provided loop." This Stream occurs weekly, so I will be presenting a NEW challenge for the following week. You can enter your tracks in hopes of winning some awesome prizes straight from ADSR! </p>
<p>I can't wait to hang out with the Beats Team and ADSR's squad and GO IN on this sample!</p>
<p>Comment below if you want me to use any specific techniques or plug-ins!</p>
<p>- Drew & Bella <3</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/4df71ac16322ac0c75580326a44d9285b2ad264d/original/production-challenge-9-yt.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66670812021-06-22T11:57:12-06:002021-06-22T11:57:12-06:00'Controlled Burn' is OUT NOW!!!<p>Hello Beats Team!</p>
<p>My latest single "Controlled Burn" is out NOW via Industrial Parasite. This song is an absolute HEATER, if I don't say so myself! Here is the link to listen to it wherever you listen to chunes:</p>
<p><a contents="Controlled Burn by BellaBeats" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://industrialparasite.ffm.to/bellabeats-controlled-burn" target="_blank">https://industrialparasite.ffm.to/bellabeats-controlled-burn</a></p>
<p>Thank YOU for being part of what I'm doing. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/a907b29b84ceeb66d84de44303ca9fc17d5ceb82/original/ip12134-controlled-burn.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66602002021-06-15T11:39:06-06:002021-09-30T20:50:12-06:00It's My Birthday! + Update on SAMPLE PACK<p><strong>Hey Beats Team!</strong></p>
<p>Guess what?! It's my birthday! To celebrate, I am going to be working on the "BellaBeats Vol. 1" Sample Pack for all of you wonderful people. Don't forget, this sample pack is 100% FREE if you sign up for the Beats Team mailing list. Don't worry, I won't be spamming you with useless emails; my only aim is to build a COMMUNITY of amazing people and offer VALUE to that community through music, art, education and inspiration!</p>
<p>For those of you that are new here, THANK YOU for stopping by. You can find my music anywhere you listen to tunes. Also, don't forget my latest track "Controlled Burn" is releasing on JUNE 22nd! It is a BANGER . . . Bella has signed off on it, so you KNOW it's good, ha!</p>
<p>I'd like to begin posting videos and content of myself creating the Volume 1 Sample Pack, if that's something you are interested in, go ahead and comment below! ALSO, if you'd like to request something specific for me to include in the Sample Pack, comment your idea and I will make it so!</p>
<p>Believe in yourself!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>- Drew & Bella</p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66530202021-06-08T12:21:18-06:002022-06-01T19:33:29-06:00Plug-In Review: RIFT by Minimal Audio<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Plug-In Review </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">RIFT by Minimal Audio</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_small">6.8.21</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/574935/34b9ad22036ee781be1c226f84b9ad39e2df2223/original/rift-plugin.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>A colleague and close friend of mine, Derek Nyquist (he makes music under the name "Nyquist") recommended this plug-in to me a few days ago. I get recommended plug-ins A LOT by various friends and students, so I'm always a bit hesitant at first . . . it's easier on the wallet that way. Anyway, I know if Derek recommends something, he means it, so I went ahead and bought RIFT by Minimal Audio. Like most plug-ins, there is some time getting used to its user interface and workflow; however, I was immediately impressed after simply running through some of its presets. </p>
<p>RIFT is marketed as a "hybrid distortion processor," but let me tell you, it is MUCH more than that! It offers 6 stages of processing and has 30 custom algorithms. For me, that doesn't tell me much, but is cool to know nonetheless! Basically, you can split up your processing waveform by the positive and negative portions and effect them separately. This is why you'll see the term "bipolar" associated with this plug-in. Furthermore, you can add a huge variety of filter shapes that can be modulated with RIFT's LFO and/or "Curves." As if that wasn't enough, the plug-in also has a "Follow" action. This can essentially be viewed as an in-house Envelope Follower. There are also some FX onboard, such as reverb and delay. Throw this on an otherwise static bass sound and in no time you will have a moving, modulating glorious mess of a bass to work with.</p>
<p>There is a FREE version of this plug-in on Minimal Audio's website, but the Full Version is currently at a discount. I heard through the grapevine that the plug-in was developed in part by Mr. Bill & Frequent, both of which are masters at their craft. This is a great plug-in to add to your toolkit; it doesn't soak too much CPU and really offers a lot!</p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66490112021-06-03T21:01:25-06:002021-06-03T22:53:59-06:00Welcome Beats Team Fam!<p>My name is Drew (however you probably already know me . . . ). I am SO excited you are here and can't wait to share with you all that I have planned! If you sign up for my Mailing List at the top of the home page, I will be creating an awesome experience for you full of production tips & tricks, Sample Packs, stories from my past and present, and much more! </p>BellaBeatstag:bellabeats.com,2005:Post/66475632021-06-02T12:37:52-06:002021-06-02T12:37:52-06:00Pre-Save "Controlled Burn" - OUT JUNE 22nd<p><a contents="Controlled Burn Pre-Save Link" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://industrialparasite.ffm.to/bellabeats-controlled-burn" target="_blank">https://industrialparasite.ffm.to/bellabeats-controlled-burn</a></p>BellaBeats