I went thru beat block earlier this year. What i used to do to combat it was a few things. 1 I'd get with my boys and just do somethingbof a group session..only 2 of us made beats but the input from our other boys who have a genuine live for music would kind of break that. If i couldnt get up with my boys id would do 15min beat drills where I'd pick 7 sounds and getbit in. This year i had to switch it up because i moved to a new city and the 15min drills werent giving me what i need so i switched my process. Instead of starting with my melody i started with my drums. At first my rhythm was basic af but it got better with time..because i was literally doing this for my first beatbof the day.
Probably a crazy take, but when there’s been times where I’ve experienced beat block and once I listen to you cook up or the beat reviews I instantly get inspired and usually bang out till I hit that wall again .. preciate your work brotha💯
Us producers are always in our heads. We have to remember we make these beats for artists. That example of the artist liking a beat you didn't like can help with confidence and get things flowing again. Because when you raise the bar, it can lower your confidence, until your confidence catches up to your new bar.
When I’m going through a beat block I either try to inspire myself by listening to other people’s music, or I try to get out of my comfort zone by experimenting with different music genres. And if this doesn’t work I just simply take a break from beat making to clear my mind.
Bro This Video Was What I Needed I Appreciate It Bro Definitely Learned Something. I Been In Beat Block For 2yrs Now. This Video Inspired Me To Stop Being Lazy And Start Laying Down My Thoughts On These 16 Pads 💪🏾💥💥💪🏾🔥
Yea, I like this one. I go through this ever so often. A lot of times I revisit old beats I started when I was first learning the MPC. I use what I've learned in the past 2 years to make those old beats better. I've done that to 5 or 6 of them recently.
Great advice. Listening to other people’s work is very helpful. I change which MPC I use, external instruments, controllers, or which DAW I’m using. A change of scenery usually helps me. Sometimes stepping away helps too.
I try a few things whenever i have beat block.... 1. Buy new sounds/new instruments or VSTs - i find that often times we need a new sound that we haven't heard before to get some creative juices flowing. You might hear a new sound you didn't have that sparks an idea 2. Collaborate with somebody. - i think people gotta not be afraid to collaborate sometimes. See if you can get somebody to play something over your tracks or try out new ideas that you wouldn't usually do on your own. 💯💯
Usually I try a different genre that I like besides trap or whatever. Pick a popular song from a different genre and try to recreate it by ear. Basically how you get good at any instrument.
This video is soooo true I love watching other producers make beats i had a dude I grew up with I enjoyed sitting just watching him make beats and I agree listen to different kinds of music the more well rounded you are the more ideas you have to pull from
I sometimes get beat block if I don't make a beat in more than a week or spend too much time playing video games. But, brainstorming with splice, arcade, and the maschine or an MPC with no particular goal usually ease me out of beat blocks.
No doubt about it. I get hit with it. I'll go in then have to start a new project ( I don't erase nothing) cause the previous lost zest along the way. But I'll come back and revise that file on a later date with new perspective and a fresh ear.
Beat block is more overthinking. Usually when people go though it they either put down ideas and scratch them or run though 1,000 sounds they use and know that works perfectly but they overthink it and they sit there in a frozen state as if sub zero hit them with ice looking at the screen. Just create then worry about if you like it later or not. When I make my melodies my mind usually be else where it’s that easy same with drums. Don’t overthink and you will cook endless
Everything you said in this video is true iv been in some of the situations and iv found new ways that works for me I’m just ready to go places to grab new inspiration iv been “playing it safe” for too long 😅 time to break out my shell..
Something i do when im in a beat block is ill work in a different daw. If im falling flat on the mpc ill open up fl studio, studio one, or even.... ableton 😅 but trying different workflows help out for me when im having beat block
Awesome video! 💫💥💯 I can imagine that being around like-minded people will give you inspiration to create. Even a little gem from one of them can get the ball rolling for you to try something new. Also, if you like a particular vst/sound bank, switch to something else. The different sound will also serve as inspiration to do something new.
People have to learn they will never be another person even if they want to be everyone time and groove is unique. So don't be afraid of listening to other to get new ideas. Miles Davis, Art Blakey, even today Herbie Hancock were always getting young up and coming musicians in their bands, to get fresh ideas and energy into their music. You feel creative block, listen to some new artist, listen different type of music, go hear some live music, one of those is going to give you new ideas.
You tend to get fed up with folks saying “Yeah… we need to hook up and work!” Then later “EMPTY WIND AND TUMBLEWEEDS😒” I’m at the physical point in my life where I have good equipment, loads of higher end plugins and MAINLY… TIME! Cause I’m now retired and I’d love nothing more than to allow younger artists to come through and work! But since my lab is at the home front… I have to be cautious of who all I allow to come through.🤷🏾♂️ (Caught in that proverbial CATCH-22!)
FLIP MIDI!! I sometimes use samples but now days I try to stay away from samples unless its producers i know or if i can own it and know exactly who all made it but flipping midi when u get beat block works wonders. you can take one of your more complicated progressions you made in the past and flip it a million ways by just rearranging notes and using transpose and different effects.
I’m the exact opposite. When I have beat block I stop messing with the beats. I just start playing guitar instead and I’ll do that for however long it takes. I’m still being musically creative. And vice versa. When I start to get stuck when I’m playing guitar I put it down and go mess with the MPC. Even after 23 years things can get stagnant when playing guitar. And whenever I take this approach it never fails that whenever I go back to these things I get far better results. But of course everyone is different.
Hi Bolo Thank you for your channel! Can I ask you where you have purchase your stand for the MPC on the picture announcement of this video! Thanks in advance Bro! Swane from France!😉
Sometimes Guys when you feel this way go back and listen to your own beats that you haven't heard in a while and try to you will hear dang I good make that better or listen to the way you mixed it and sometimes that give inspiration for a new beat
The intro to this is one of the funniest things I’ve seen and heard in music this year 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥
This beat sounds like a kindergarten daycare center lol
I was like "bru, dead ass?" and started laughing . Caught me clean off guard lol.
I went thru beat block earlier this year. What i used to do to combat it was a few things. 1 I'd get with my boys and just do somethingbof a group session..only 2 of us made beats but the input from our other boys who have a genuine live for music would kind of break that. If i couldnt get up with my boys id would do 15min beat drills where I'd pick 7 sounds and getbit in. This year i had to switch it up because i moved to a new city and the 15min drills werent giving me what i need so i switched my process. Instead of starting with my melody i started with my drums. At first my rhythm was basic af but it got better with time..because i was literally doing this for my first beatbof the day.
Bruh in tears 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
A good old school song will break that beat block instantly. Them vibes never miss!
Probably a crazy take, but when there’s been times where I’ve experienced beat block and once I listen to you cook up or the beat reviews I instantly get inspired and usually bang out till I hit that wall again .. preciate your work brotha💯
Thanks! Glad I could help!
Appreciate you brother I’m 52 been making beats since 1993-94 started on a ASR 10 now i’m on the MPC 61 Keys
Us producers are always in our heads. We have to remember we make these beats for artists.
That example of the artist liking a beat you didn't like can help with confidence and get things flowing again. Because when you raise the bar, it can lower your confidence, until your confidence catches up to your new bar.
The intro is hilarious and I may not ever be able to shake that out of my head.
Not gonna lie, when I get beat block, I throw on one your vids and instantly get inspired. Your work is invaluable bro 💯
Reaching out is always my problem. Plus being busy with work so much. I appreciate the tips brotha💯💯
When I’m going through a beat block I either try to inspire myself by listening to other people’s music, or I try to get out of my comfort zone by experimenting with different music genres. And if this doesn’t work I just simply take a break from beat making to clear my mind.
Bro This Video Was What I Needed I Appreciate It Bro Definitely Learned Something. I Been In Beat Block For 2yrs Now. This Video Inspired Me To Stop Being Lazy And Start Laying Down My Thoughts On These 16 Pads 💪🏾💥💥💪🏾🔥
Yea, I like this one. I go through this ever so often. A lot of times I revisit old beats I started when I was first learning the MPC. I use what I've learned in the past 2 years to make those old beats better. I've done that to 5 or 6 of them recently.
I learn how to get over beat block by learning a new genre and see how I could add it into what I’m doing.
Great advice.
Listening to other people’s work is very helpful.
I change which MPC I use, external instruments, controllers, or which DAW I’m using. A change of scenery usually helps me.
Sometimes stepping away helps too.
I try a few things whenever i have beat block....
1. Buy new sounds/new instruments or VSTs
- i find that often times we need a new sound that we haven't heard before to get some creative juices flowing. You might hear a new sound you didn't have that sparks an idea
2. Collaborate with somebody.
- i think people gotta not be afraid to collaborate sometimes. See if you can get somebody to play something over your tracks or try out new ideas that you wouldn't usually do on your own.
💯💯
Ur soo righht that explains me alot🎉
0:08 beat was fire.
That intro beat bangin!
🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣
Usually I try a different genre that I like besides trap or whatever. Pick a popular song from a different genre and try to recreate it by ear. Basically how you get good at any instrument.
I'm hollerin at that beat!
🤣🤣🤣
I also go back and read the manual because it can give me a different perspective on my device.
This video is soooo true I love watching other producers make beats i had a dude I grew up with I enjoyed sitting just watching him make beats and I agree listen to different kinds of music the more well rounded you are the more ideas you have to pull from
Grazie.
Thanks!
I sometimes get beat block if I don't make a beat in more than a week or spend too much time playing video games. But, brainstorming with splice, arcade, and the maschine or an MPC with no particular goal usually ease me out of beat blocks.
Listen to all genres of music, especially older music
Exactly
Same
Yo that intro beat lol, i was hoping it was audio from a meme but the mpc x signal showed otherwise lol
No doubt about it. I get hit with it. I'll go in then have to start a new project ( I don't erase nothing) cause the previous lost zest along the way. But I'll come back and revise that file on a later date with new perspective and a fresh ear.
Thought this was gonna be another Arcade promo...glad it wasn't. This is funny and useful.
that first beat sound like when you got to fight a boss on a nintendo game 😂
8:33 that's exactly what happened when we recorded Karma 😂 it's still one of the top 10 tracks I've recorded 🥰
Duet!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@BoloDaProducer Bolooooo‼️🤩😍🤩
Beat block is more overthinking. Usually when people go though it they either put down ideas and scratch them or run though 1,000 sounds they use and know that works perfectly but they overthink it and they sit there in a frozen state as if sub zero hit them with ice looking at the screen.
Just create then worry about if you like it later or not. When I make my melodies my mind usually be else where it’s that easy same with drums. Don’t overthink and you will cook endless
this video is what i needed this week
Thanks!
Not the 🗣️”BOLO!!” then that beat. 😫😆😂🤣
I was SOO READY to hear the “Bolo! Drop” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Everything you said in this video is true iv been in some of the situations and iv found new ways that works for me I’m just ready to go places to grab new inspiration iv been “playing it safe” for too long 😅 time to break out my shell..
Keep it up 👍🏾
Man that first beat had me like huh?!🤣🤣
Bolo…..That new intro is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!
Something i do when im in a beat block is ill work in a different daw. If im falling flat on the mpc ill open up fl studio, studio one, or even.... ableton 😅 but trying different workflows help out for me when im having beat block
Good info Sir!!
Awesome video! 💫💥💯 I can imagine that being around like-minded people will give you inspiration to create. Even a little gem from one of them can get the ball rolling for you to try something new. Also, if you like a particular vst/sound bank, switch to something else. The different sound will also serve as inspiration to do something new.
Your speech is the answer frfr
People have to learn they will never be another person even if they want to be everyone time and groove is unique. So don't be afraid of listening to other to get new ideas. Miles Davis, Art Blakey, even today Herbie Hancock were always getting young up and coming musicians in their bands, to get fresh ideas and energy into their music. You feel creative block, listen to some new artist, listen different type of music, go hear some live music, one of those is going to give you new ideas.
The Bishop has spoken!! 🔥
Been there too.... my struggle is the post production element. It don't hit right after mix down.
i wholeheartedly agree with this video
That trash beat had me on the floor dying!🤣🤣🤣💀
You tend to get fed up with folks saying “Yeah… we need to hook up and work!” Then later “EMPTY WIND AND TUMBLEWEEDS😒”
I’m at the physical point in my life where I have good equipment, loads of higher end plugins and MAINLY… TIME! Cause I’m now retired and I’d love nothing more than to allow younger artists to come through and work! But since my lab is at the home front… I have to be cautious of who all I allow to come through.🤷🏾♂️ (Caught in that proverbial CATCH-22!)
That beat in the intro is what finally turned me into a subscriber 😂
Bruh!!!!! That intro was Too!!!!! FUNNY!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
FLIP MIDI!! I sometimes use samples but now days I try to stay away from samples unless its producers i know or if i can own it and know exactly who all made it but flipping midi when u get beat block works wonders. you can take one of your more complicated progressions you made in the past and flip it a million ways by just rearranging notes and using transpose and different effects.
Love the intro beat 😂
🤣🤣🤣👍🏾
I’m the exact opposite. When I have beat block I stop messing with the beats. I just start playing guitar instead and I’ll do that for however long it takes. I’m still being musically creative. And vice versa. When I start to get stuck when I’m playing guitar I put it down and go mess with the MPC. Even after 23 years things can get stagnant when playing guitar. And whenever I take this approach it never fails that whenever I go back to these things I get far better results. But of course everyone is different.
Nooo, not the Intro Bolo 🤣🤣🤣
Had to do it! 🤣🤣🤣
🤣😂🤣😂got me crying laughing at work
😂😂
Hi Bolo Thank you for your channel! Can I ask you where you have purchase your stand for the MPC on the picture announcement of this video! Thanks in advance Bro! Swane from France!😉
Sometimes Guys when you feel this way go back and listen to your own beats that you haven't heard in a while and try to you will hear dang I good make that better or listen to the way you mixed it and sometimes that give inspiration for a new beat
That beat at the start sounded like you were playing Tetris!! 🤣
Yo why am I laughing hard af that intro caught me off guard bad.
I'm so glad you did that intro... 😂.. been there for sure.
That beat is HILARIOUS 😂🤣
That intro is the best beat I’ve ever heard 😂
First beat damn near killed me 😂😂😂😂
😂 the fact you used that beat for intro
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
😂 dat beat so wild bruh
🤣🤣🤣
ShoutOut to 318 J Coop Your mixes are crazy!!!
@@Nitro_BSQ preciate u!
Reason 13 just came out
Great video bro
i needed this ‼️
That intro made my Day Sir 😅😅😅
That intro beat is fire!😅
Great Advice !
You'll be surprised how many beats you make you think are trash but the artist thinks it's 🔥
if sounds got expansion packs for the mpc Ima run it uuuuuuup OR NOT
The intro 🤣🔥
The intro took me away😂😂😂😂😂😂
Salute !
That tag is hard!! 😅
🔥🔥🤣🤣🤣
Hey Bolo, what kind of stand are you using for your keyboard and MPC? Might hit up ZZounds to cop one.
Here ya go it’s on Amazon: amzn.to/3Vtkoew
@@BoloDaProducer Thanks bro
Let me slide that beat block beat into my folder so I can add it to my beats and start a whole old genre.
😂😂😂😂😂 That beat is so funny!
nah that beat was kinda fire 😂🔥 like a club Mario song lol
bro I just spit my coffee all over the floor 🤣🤣🤣
I need tips on dealing with Life Block so I can actually get to ever having Beat Block 😅
Be a lil selfish, be and do what You want! You only got one life! Don’t let others mess it up! 👍🏾
That intro was a Nickelodeon type beat.😂
gemsssss 💎💎💎
That intro took. me out 😂😂
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
KISS method works too
Hilarious!!! 🤣 🤣🤣🤣🤣 but so true 💯✊🏾
🤣🤣🤣
That intro 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Been going thru beat block for a minute, nothing is working. I think it might be time to go back to DJing exclusively for a little bit.
💯💯💯
@0:12 hahahahahahahhaahaa
I love you man 😂
I’ve been going through this for a while
Yeah, but, that "Wack" beat been in my head all weekend.
I don't have this problem depends on the sample
Facts
💯💯💯💯
🔥🔥🔥
Bruhhhhhhh 😂😂😂😂😂
That “intro” tho’🤣🤣🤣🫵🏾👊🏾‼️
😆 you a foo bro .. sound like a contra or double dragon boss level beat
I flip everything over then walk out the room when I get beat block 😂😂😂😂 Then a fire beat comes in my head but everything is broken now. 😢😂
Bro you wild for that beat.but real producers know exactly what you are saying😅😅😅
The intro 😅😅😅