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The Paradox of the Easy Beat Maker: Why Simplicity Breeds Complexity

Easy beat makers are everywhere. But does 'easy-to-use' equal 'good'? Or is it a lazy shortcut to music production? With a need for beatmaking tools that support real skills, let's dive into the subject of ease of use and how that might, paradoxically, set a higher threshold of eventually releasing music.

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Beat Making Apps Reviewed by a Professional Producer: What's Worth Downloading in 2025?

Real producers are looking for more in a beatmaking app than simply dragging loops. Workflow, mobile-to-desktop integration, and export quality are all of the essence. With so many beat making apps out there, what's actually worth downloading? We reviewed five beatmaking apps, with producer extraordinaire and sample pack creator Shuko shining his light on the best picks, how to make beats using them, and what's worth your time.

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How to Make Beats on iPhone in 2025 – The Producer's Guide to Mobile Beat Making

Samplers forever changed the face of hip-hop. Decades later, the introduction of digital audio workstations (DAWs) democratized and changed music production. Similarly, mobile iPhone apps now greatly influence how the modern-day music producer creates beats, finds samples, and sparks inspiration. 2025 is a real turning point, with an explosion of iPhone beatmaking.

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We Tested the Top Beat Making Software of 2025—Here's What's Actually Worth Using If You Want to Get Paid

Tired of loop apps and bloated DAWs? We tested the best beat making software of 2025 to find out what real producers actually use to make beats and get paid. This article includes pro tips, the best music making tools, and how to license music samples for official release. Stop with time-wasting tools and move to track-finishing tools.

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5 Free and Paid Alternatives to Splice

Splice is a catalog for royalty-free sample packs and music loops, and serves as a platform for music creation and collaboration. For over ten years, Splice has been a staple for music producers. But part of their user base has expressed their dissatisfaction while looking for the best Splice alternatives. In part, after Splice raised their prices, various licensing issues arose, and users lost their download credits when they canceled a plan. This guide offers free and paid alternatives, sample platform comparisons, and recommendations.

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Looperman VS. Tracklib: What's the Best Platform for Producers?

Looperman is one of the most well-known sample libraries around, boasting an array of material for producers. But there are other options for beat makers looking for authentic sample libraries. Tracklib is the premium Looperman alternative, giving artists all the necessary tools for flipping samples legally. Whether you're looking for high-quality loops and one-hits or authentic songs from the 60s 70s, or any other decade, you came to the right place. Let's compare both libraries with safe samples for commercial use.