Hip Hop Production Course | Hong Kong
- →History of the 808, exploring sample-based 808s, and its origins. Learn to make designer 808s using synthesis
- →Programming drums and exploring creative ways to use rhythm patterns effectively
- →Design drums from scratch using synthesis
- →Custom drum kits
- →Exploring different compression techniques for drums and bass
- →Creative practices editing and modulating drum loops
- →In depth to FX on drums
- →Exploring sampling styles and techniques using sample-based instruments
- →Creating custom sound patches using various sound design concepts
- →In-depth look at FX in samples
- →In depth look at some of the more popular sample-based used in modern Hip Hop
- →In depth look at some of the more popular virtual instruments used in modern Hip Hop
- →Create sounds from scratch using synthesis
- →In-depth look into Waveforms, ADSR, Envelopes, and Filters
- →Explore additive and subtractive synthesis used in Hip Hop
- →How to write instrumentals with a vocalists in mind.
- →Learning to leave space in frequency and time for vocals
- →Practice working and recording with a professional rapper (TBA)
- →Tips and tricks from a professional rapper writing lyrics and melody
- →Pitch correction, FX, compression and EQ techniques working with vocals
- →Creative mixing & mastering techniques to achieve desired mix ready for commercial release unique to Hip Hop
- →Song structure and writing Hip Hop songs for different platforms, including radio, TV/film, and commercial stings
- →Creative strategies and practices for finishing songs
- →All about sample clearance
- →Collaborations
- →Discussions throughout course on marketing, branding and distribution of material
- →Different ways to monetize and release music
Instructors
Before you enrol.
Boom Bap, East Coast, West Coast, Southern, and Trap.
36 hours, available in-person or via online remote attendance.
Yes - you should already know your way around your DAW, plus at least one sample-based instrument and one synth plugin. One of our DAW courses will get you ready if you're not there yet.
It's exclusively delivered by Zack Johnson, who wrote and developed it.
Yes - including practicing with a professional rapper, writing instrumentals with a vocalist in mind, and vocal mixing technique.
Yes - sample clearance, collaborations, marketing, branding and monetization are all covered.
36 Hours | In-Person: $28,800 | Online Remote Attendance: $5,999
Ready when you are.
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