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Learn how to make beats like a pro. Watch our curated selection of tutorials for Heat Up 3, Sektor, Slice, and more.

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SourceLab

The TOP Secret Method to Get VSTs Sounding PROPER 💎

Watch Xav13r create a 🔥 beat using SourceLab and Heat Up 3. Learn secret methods to get your VSTs sounding professional.

Beatmaking

Making An Ambient Don Toliver Type Beat From Scratch

Watch Kodru create a beat in SourceLab, inspired by Don Toliver’s signature atmospheric vibe.

Pop / Synthwave

Producing a Chart Topping Pop Hit from Scratch

Welcome to our unique beatmaking tutorial where the vibrant energy of 80s pop fuses with futuristic vibes.

★ Producer Spot

Producer Spot: Mike Gonsolin (TrendDef)

Founder of TrendDef Studios, Mike Gonsolin has worked with stars like Snoop Dogg, Offset, and Rich The Kid. See how he uses Initial Audio plugins in his workflow.

Review

THE BEST VST FOR HIP HOP & RNB?!?!

Sweetscale reviews Heat Up 3 after using it for four years. The truth about one of the most popular VSTs.

Sektor Synth

Ayo Technology Remake (50 Cent & Justin Timberlake)

In this video we remake the classic Timbaland production using Sektor in FL Studio 20.

Heat Up 3

How to make a Rick Ross Maybach Type Beat 🍾

Creating that luxurious Maybach Music sound using Heat Up 3 in FL Studio 20.

Collaboration

WE BROUGHT AN ITALIAN DRILL RAPPER TO THE STUDIO

Jay Cactus, LLB Beats and rapper Aby Wayne creating a banger in the studio using Heat Up 3.

Trap

Epic Trap Beat Cookup | Choir, Brass, and 808 Madness

Breaking down how to build an epic cinematic-style trap beat — layer by layer.

★ Producer Spot

Producer Spot: FilthyDirty

Interview with FilthyDirty Productions. He discusses his favorite plugins and production tips.

Breakdown

Sentury Status breaks down his beat Dark of Night

A breakdown of the sounds, layers, and inspiration behind this dark, moody beat.

Travis Scott Type

Making A Hard Travis Scott Type Beat Tutorial

Welcome to this explosive tutorial where we’re crafting a Hard Travis Scott Type Beat from scratch in FL Studio!

Pop Smoke Type

How to make a Pop Smoke type beat

In this video we are going to make a Pop Smoke type beat in FL Studio 20 using Heatup3.

2Pac Type

2Pac Beatmaking Tutorial: Remake “Troublesome 96”

Discover how to recreate 2Pac’s classic “Troublesome ’96” in our latest beatmaking tutorial.

★ Producer Spot

Producer Spot: Willie Staxx

Producer and artist Willie Staxx talks about his creative process, using Heat Up, and gives advice to upcoming beatmakers.

2Pac Type

2Pac Beatmaking Tutorial: Remake “Are You Still Down”

Unlock the secrets to crafting a 2Pac-style beat with our detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Samra Type

How to Make an Energetic Rap Beat (Samra Style)

Learn to create a high-energy rap beat inspired by Samra’s hit single “Weg Nach Oben” using Heat Up 3.

Maybach Music

Making a Rick Ross / Maybach type beat using Heat Up 3

Welcome to the ultimate beat-making tutorial where we dive into the luxurious world of Rick Ross beats.

Speedrun

ROBTMB’s Speedrun Beatmaking: 3 Beats in Minutes!

Discover the awe-inspiring talents of ROBTMB in this captivating video where he showcases his exceptional speedrunning skills.

Dark Trap

How to make a dark trap beat using Heat Up 3

Error The Producer will show you how you can make the hardest dark trap beats in FL Studio using HEAT UP 3.

★ Producer Spot

Producer Spot: Gorex

German powerhouse producer Gorex, known for his work with Bushido, Kay One, and others, shares his production insights.

Meek Mill Type

How to make a Meek Mill Type Beat 🎹🥁🎸

In this video we are going to create a Meek Mill type beat using Heat Up 3 in FL Studio 20.

Maschine MK3

Making a Sample Type Beat Using SourceLab

Watch how I put this fire sample type beat together. Sourcelab and Initial Audio VSTs make beatmaking feel effortless.

Boom Bap

How to make cold Boom Bap Beats In Ableton

In this video, SKMakesBeats will show you how you can make boom bap beats in Ableton using Heat Up 3.

Slice

Picking a record blindfolded and flipping it with Slice!

In this video, Jay Cactus picks a vinyl record blindfolded, samples and flips it using Initial Slice.

Meek Mill Type

How to make a Meek Mill Type Beat (Part 2)

In this video we are going to create a Meek Mill type beat using Heat Up 3 in FL Studio 20.

Drill

How to make a Drill Beat 🔥

In this video we are going to create a Drill beat using Heat Up 3 in FL Studio 20.

Ariana Grande Type

Beat for God is a woman + Mixing Tips

In this video we are going to create a beat for God is a woman by Ariana Grande using Heat Up 3.

Community

Bigg Vic making an amazing beat using Heat Up 3

Community episode with Bigg Vic making some 🔥 using Heat Up 3 in Reason.

Community

Duce Lee making an amazing beat in Logic Pro

Community episode with Duce Lee making some 🔥 using Heat Up 3 in Logic Pro.

Drill

How to make a Drill Beat (Sample + Heatup3)

In this episode we teach you how to make an epic drill type beat using a Sample and Heatup3.

Community

Benny Franko making heat with Heat Up 3

Community episode with Benny Franko making some 🔥 using Heatup3 in FL Studio 20.

Hiphop

How to make a Hiphop Beat in 10 Minutes

In this episode we teach you how to make a Hiphop beat using Heatup3 in FL Studio 20.

Synthwave

How to make a Synthwave Beat 👾

In this episode we teach you how to make a Synthwave Beat using Sektor in FL Studio 20.

Dr. Dre Type

How to make a Dr. Dre type Beat

In this episode we teach you how to make a Dr. Dre type Beat using Heatup2 in FL Studio.

Kendrick Lamar Type

How to make a Kendrick Lamar type Beat

In this episode we teach you how to make a Kendrick Lamar type Beat using Heatup2 in FL Studio.

Trap / Hiphop

How to make a Hiphop / Trap type Beat

In this episode we teach you how to make a Hiphop / Trap type Beat using Heatup2 in FL Studio.

Rick Ross Type

How to make a Rick Ross type Beat

In this episode we teach you how to make a Rick Ross type Beat using Heatup2 in FL Studio.