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The BeatTips Community (TBC) Welcome & Starting Point
About TBC The BeatTips Community (TBC) believes in constructive interaction. Helpful member participation is our mission. In The BeatTips Community, no questions are regarded as “dumb.” Everyone here has something to learn, and everyone here has something to teach. By joining The BeatTips Community, every member agrees to uphold the integrity of the entire Community. —Amir Said (Sa’id), Founder/Administrator Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
Starting Point Welcome to TBC, you've found your tribe. Introduce yourself. Topics: 231 Posts: 1,677 Last Post: Peace	231	1,677	Peace by Magicsoul77 04-23-2017, 04:18 AM
General Discussion Topics: 409 Posts: 2,700 Last Post: Emcees who also did beats	409	2,700	Emcees who also did beats by GladysHill 06-20-2018, 05:49 AM
Your Production Setup & You List your gear and share pics of your setup and you. Topics: 72 Posts: 405 Last Post: Studio hardware	72	405	Studio hardware by S_L_O 04-11-2016, 04:19 PM
TBC Beat Battles, Challenges, and Showcases
Showcases - Beats, Instrumentals, and Songs Share your beats and other music. Topics: 690 Posts: 2,569 Last Post: Jazz Vibe Type Beat /Neo Soul Beat with hook	690	2,569	Jazz Vibe Type Beat /Neo Soul Beat with hook by AtomicBeats2003 08-30-2020, 05:29 PM
TBC Beat Battle - Sample-Based or Non-Sample-Based Winner gets cash prize, free copy of 'The BeatTips Manual,' and a featured write-up on BeatTips.com! Topics: 73 Posts: 2,546 Last Post: Winner of the January 2013 BeatTips.com Beat Battle Is...	73	2,546	Winner of the January 2013 BeatTips.com Beat Battle Is... by Jordan_86 09-08-2013, 02:24 AM
Books and Guides
'The BeatTips Manual' Topics: 5 Posts: 35 Last Post: Martin Smith's Review of The BeatTips Manual	5	35	Martin Smith's Review of The BeatTips Manual by SaraVillegas 10-31-2016, 05:34 AM
'The Art of Sampling' Topics: 0 Posts: 0	0	0
The Art of Beatmaking: Techniques, Methods, Styles, and Theory
Composing and Arranging: Sample-Based and Non-Sample-Based Styles Topics: 175 Posts: 1,448 Last Post: Black Milk Youtube Beat	175	1,448	Black Milk Youtube Beat by pknight 01-26-2014, 03:59 AM
Drum Programming and Drum Sounds Topics: 105 Posts: 1,033 Last Post: Choosing the right drums	105	1,033	Choosing the right drums by troytubbs 07-15-2018, 05:57 AM
Mixing and Mastering Topics: 93 Posts: 628 Last Post: Mixing Tutorials	93	628	Mixing Tutorials by Slavebell 03-27-2018, 02:38 PM
Digging In The Crates Digging and record collecting Topics: 96 Posts: 613 Last Post: Trying to identify a beat	96	613	Trying to identify a beat by mpd18 04-25-2015, 07:26 PM
Glossary, Definitions, and Terms Topics: 62 Posts: 164 Last Post: "Accents" (Accentuation)	62	164	"Accents" (Accentuation) by Cus 01-28-2013, 01:37 AM
Gear and Equipment
The BeatTips Community User Reviews Gear Reviews by members of The BeatTips Community. NOTE: Make sure you search reviews before you post!!! If a gear review already exists, please add your review to the existing one. Topics: 2 Posts: 5 Last Post: How to make beats sound good from day uno baby!!!	2	5	How to make beats sound good from day uno baby!!! by jdoe29 09-12-2012, 05:08 PM
Hardware - Drum Machines, Samplers, Keyboards and More. Topics: 160 Posts: 901 Last Post: Akai MPC 16 Levels HELP!!	160	901	Akai MPC 16 Levels HELP!! by Bugsheezy 01-12-2014, 10:32 PM
Software - sequencers, samplers, synths and more. Topics: 70 Posts: 444 Last Post: JJ OS vs MPC OS	70	444	JJ OS vs MPC OS by Carlreese 11-23-2019, 01:03 AM
DAWs, Audio Interfaces, Monitors, Speakers, and Headphones Topics: 28 Posts: 202 Last Post: FS New Pioneer XDJ RX Rekordbox DJ System $899	28	202	FS New Pioneer XDJ RX Rekordbox DJ System $899 by benjamin887 05-19-2015, 08:39 AM
Mixing Consoles, DJ Mixers, Effects Processors, Pre-Amps, and Microphones Topics: 22 Posts: 116 Last Post: Ableton/MPC Ren	22	116	Ableton/MPC Ren by tadgreedy 01-12-2014, 12:09 PM
Cables and Signal Chains Topics: 5 Posts: 27 Last Post: Cables, What do you guys use?	5	27	Cables, What do you guys use? by joshspoon 12-14-2012, 05:07 PM
Sound Design Topics: 8 Posts: 45 Last Post: sound design: horn honks?	8	45	sound design: horn honks? by crowek 05-27-2018, 05:09 AM
Music Business
Contracts, Deals, Licensing, Publishing, and More Topics: 30 Posts: 151 Last Post: copyright beats / join performance company ???????	30	151	copyright beats / join performance company ??????? by 222 06-11-2012, 02:38 PM
Hip Hop/Rap History
Honroable DJs, Beatmakers/Producers, MCs/Rappers, B-Boys, & Graffiti Writers Topics: 17 Posts: 167 Last Post: Who in your opinion are the top 10 beatmakers of all time?	17	167	Who in your opinion are the top 10 beatmakers of all time? by Kostia 08-24-2012, 05:13 AM
Pivotal Events and Moments Topics: 7 Posts: 44 Last Post: The Black Frank White	7	44	The Black Frank White by Cus 03-06-2012, 10:58 AM
The BeatTips Community (TBC) Music Reviews
The BeatTips Community (TBC) Music Reviews Topics: 73 Posts: 379 Last Post: Bigger then soundclick!	73	379	Bigger then soundclick! by Slavebell 12-01-2013, 07:27 PM
Videos: Music, Interviews, Tutorials, Gear Demos and More
Interviews, Tutorials, Music and More Topics: 214 Posts: 735 Last Post: WTS New Pioneer DDJ RX DJ controller $600	214	735	WTS New Pioneer DDJ RX DJ controller $600 by rileylikkk 10-15-2015, 09:32 AM
The BeatTips Community (TBC) Projects and News
The BeatTips Community (TBC) Projects Topics: 10 Posts: 24 Last Post: Hong Kong Music Studio looking for an INTERN!!	10	24	Hong Kong Music Studio looking for an INTERN!! by c1audio 10-04-2016, 07:21 AM
MusicStudy
Hip Hop/Rap Topics: 137 Posts: 1,066 Last Post: Mixing Levels - Bouncing issue	137	1,066	Mixing Levels - Bouncing issue by crowek 06-02-2018, 09:40 AM
Soul, Funk, and R&B Topics: 140 Posts: 335 Last Post: The Isley Brothers - “Who’s That Lady”	140	335	The Isley Brothers - “Who’s That Lady” by Sa'id 12-14-2020, 07:13 PM
Jazz Topics: 32 Posts: 100 Last Post: Logic 8 and Finale Jazz font issue	32	100	Logic 8 and Finale Jazz font issue by crowek 06-02-2018, 09:42 AM
Blues Topics: 7 Posts: 12 Last Post: John Lee Hooker Thread	7	12	John Lee Hooker Thread by Sa'id 12-17-2012, 08:24 PM
Rhythm and Blues Topics: 5 Posts: 9 Last Post: Louis Jordan Thread	5	9	Louis Jordan Thread by Sa'id 04-02-2010, 09:35 PM
Rock: '50s - '80s, folk, soft rock, psychedelic, progressive rock, Southern rock, hard rock, punk, new wave, pop Topics: 30 Posts: 75 Last Post: Renaissance - Ashes are Burning (taught me not 2 turn down a record just by it's cove	30	75	Renaissance - Ashes are Burning (taught me not 2 turn down a record just by it's cove by adoan001 02-01-2012, 12:56 AM
Ska/Reggae Topics: 15 Posts: 47 Last Post: The Specials Thread	15	47	The Specials Thread by musical 09-30-2011, 09:54 PM