Beatmaking Tutorials & Cookups
Level up your sound. Watch our curated selection of beatmaking tutorials, VST reviews, and studio sessions. Hear the plugins the pros are using in action.
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He made an INSANE textured R&B beat with ONE plugin
Watch how to make a textured R&B beat in the style of Drake or PartyNextDoor using only the new AURA expansion.
View Aura Expansion120+ INSANE Trap & EDM Presets 🔥 Hybrid Bounce
Watch how he makes a 🔥 hybrid trap beat using SourceLab.
View Hybrid BounceJ'ai découvert LE nouveau VST pour la TRAP
French producer used2that tests out SourceLab, exploring the factory presets and making a fire trap beat from scratch.
View SourceLab 2The 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.
View Heat Up 3Making An Ambient Don Toliver Type Beat From Scratch
Watch Kodru create a beat in SourceLab, inspired by Don Toliver’s signature atmospheric vibe.
View SourceLab 2Producing 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: 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.
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.
View Heat Up 3Ayo Technology Remake (50 Cent & Justin Timberlake)
In this video we remake the classic Timbaland production using Sektor in FL Studio 20.
View SektorHow to make a Rick Ross Maybach Type Beat 🍾
Creating that luxurious Maybach Music sound using Heat Up 3 in FL Studio 20.
View Heat Up 3WE 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.
View Heat Up 3Epic Trap Beat Cookup | Choir, Brass, and 808 Madness
Breaking down how to build an epic cinematic-style trap beat — layer by layer.
Producer Spot: FilthyDirty
Interview with FilthyDirty Productions. He discusses his favorite plugins and production tips.
Sentury Status breaks down his beat Dark of Night
A breakdown of the sounds, layers, and inspiration behind this dark, moody beat.
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!
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.
View Heat Up 32Pac Beatmaking Tutorial: Remake “Troublesome 96”
Discover how to recreate 2Pac’s classic “Troublesome ’96” in our latest beatmaking tutorial.
Producer Spot: Willie Staxx
Producer and artist Willie Staxx talks about his creative process, using Heat Up, and gives advice to upcoming beatmakers.
View Heat Up 32Pac Beatmaking Tutorial: Remake “Are You Still Down”
Unlock the secrets to crafting a 2Pac-style beat with our detailed step-by-step tutorial.
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.
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.
View Maybach ExpansionROBTMB’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.
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: Gorex
German powerhouse producer Gorex, known for his work with Bushido, Kay One, and others, shares his production insights.
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.
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.
View SourceLab 2How 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.
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.
View Initial SliceHow 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.
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.
View Drill 3 ExpansionBeat 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.
Bigg Vic making an amazing beat using Heat Up 3
Community episode with Bigg Vic making some 🔥 using Heat Up 3 in Reason.
Duce Lee making an amazing beat in Logic Pro
Community episode with Duce Lee making some 🔥 using Heat Up 3 in Logic Pro.
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.
Benny Franko making heat with Heat Up 3
Community episode with Benny Franko making some 🔥 using Heatup3 in FL Studio 20.
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.
How to make a Synthwave Beat 👾
In this episode we teach you how to make a Synthwave Beat using Sektor in FL Studio 20.
View Synthwave ExpansionHow 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.
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.
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.
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.
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