Making Your Own Vocal Samples & Producer Tags
Hey producers, let's talk about leveling up your beats with custom vocal samples and tags.
Audio producer tags and vocal sampling are crucial for building your brand and giving your tracks that pro sound. Here's how to cook up some fire audio branding:
Vocal Samples
First up, vocal samples. These little snippets can add serious flavor to your beats. Here's the deal:
• Record yourself or link with a singer/rapper. Capture short phrases, ad-libs, whatever sounds good.
• Keep it simple - "yeah", "what", non-lyrical, or even vowel sounds can work.
• Layer effects like reverb, delay, and pitch shifting to make it unique.
• Chop and edit to create variations.
Producer Tags
Now for those producer tags. This is your audio signature, so make it count:
• Short and sweet is key. 2-3 seconds max.
• Use your producer name or a catchy phrase.
• Record it yourself or get someone with a sick voice to do it.
• Add some FX to make it stand out.
• Consider having a few versions for different vibes.
Tips:
• High-quality recording is a must. Don't skimp on the mic.
• Be original. No copying off of other producers' styles.
• Make sure it fits your brand and the type of beats you make.
• Test different placements in your tracks.
• Send a raw reference track of your sharing your ideas or for revisions.
Fun Fact: Did you know that foxes use a variety of vocalizations to communicate? They have over 40 different calls! This diverse "audio branding" helps them express everything from warnings to social bonds. As a producer, you can take inspiration from nature's storytellers and create a range of audio elements that tell your unique story.
Remember, these elements aren't just instrumental additions - they're part of your producer identity. Take time to craft something that will represent you.
I'm a sucker for vocal samples :), but producer tags are really lighting me up right now. I've created a new one every day this week!
So please get in the booth, experiment, and create some signature sounds that'll have people knowing it's your beat from the jump.
What's Your Producer Tag?
Let's get creative! In the comments, share your idea for a unique producer tag. Use this format:
Tag Phrase: [Your catchy phrase]
Voice Description: [Deep, robotic, whisper, etc.]
Effect: [Reverb, delay, distortion, etc.]
I'll pick my top 3 favorites and give feedback on how to make them even better. Who knows, you might just come up with your next signature sound!
Do you want me to break down any part of this process more? Hit me up in the comments on my YouTube channel BritFoxStudios.
“4 Am on Marz Interlude” by Karlos Slimm
The lyrics portray a sense of excitement and confidence as the artist talks about getting hit up on their phone to meet up. The song touches on themes of love, temptation, and living life to the fullest. With references to parties, phone calls, and late-night escapades, the lyrics create a vibrant and energetic atmosphere. The language used is casual and modern, reflecting a contemporary style. The explicit content in the lyrics is minimal, with occasional references to drugs and alcohol. Overall, the lyrics exude a playful and adventurous vibe.
CREATED IN CLEVELAND
Here my ace, where my phone, she's here my ace
When I know, when I know, soon, ah, yeah
Where my phone, here my ace, I told her hurry
When you at your's in my place, ain't no ace
When she get high, got what you want
Know you chased this your whole life, yeah
Just to the west side, run from the gray skies
Ain't gonna waste time, so don't miss the facetime
It's not a new scenе, D&D if your phone ring D&D how you blow me, ain't a shape but watch thеm rosebleeds
On the run, they woo up through the west side
Heard too many times, she can't love no more I'm no good for you, you said that last time
I don't keep it, call me though, I'm no schmooze
Espionage, Espionage Espionage, Espionage
Chop it up, that's katana Light it up, marijuana
Psyche, ah, know you wanna lock it
Ah, keep it comin' Afro-digiac, I keep you high
Nice view from the back, girl, when you right
I'm makin' these moves through the late nights
Just give me the word and I'll go slide
I'm gon' slide like
On the run, they woo up through the west side
Heard too many times, she can't love no more
I'm no good for you, you said that last time
I don't keep it, call me though, I'm no schmooze
Espionage, Espionage Espionage, Espionage
Oh, fuck you, you can't even sing Yeah, just sing or something, get some pussy
“24-7” by Slaz
The lyrics describe the singer 's infatuation with someone they consider perfect for them. They are crazy about this person and cannot stop thinking about them. The lyrics convey positive emotions and desire for a relationship with their love interest
CREATED IN CLEVELAND
24-7 by Slaz lyrics
You came, you came to me at the perfect time
My god, my god I gotta make you mine
You got me hypnotized, mesmerized, got me cutting all my ties
I can’t get you off my mind, I don’t think I want to though
Girl you give me feelings, and that’s something I ain’t felt before
So can we take it a day at a time
And maybe one day you’ll let me make you mine
Any time I think of you I’m lost in thought for weeks
That body looks so juicy I thought it was all a dream
My god, I gotta make you mine, I want you all for me
She said this place is open any time, any time for me
24-7, 24-7
24-7, 24-7, open any time for me
You came, you came to me I told you what I know
You showed me where to go so I could grow
My sunshine turned your flower to a rose
You turned my silver into gold
I can’t get you off my mind, I don’t think I want to though
Girl you give me feelings, and that’s something I ain’t felt before
So can we take it a day at a time
And maybe one day you’ll let me make you mine
Any time I think of you I’m lost in thought for weeks
That body looks so juicy I thought it was all a dream
My god, I gotta make you mine, I want you all for me
She said this place is open any time, any time for me
24-7, 24-7
24-7, 24-7, open any time for me
Any time I think of you I’m lost in thought for weeks
That body looks so juicy I thought it was all a dream
My god, I gotta make you mine, I want you all for me
She said this place is open any time, any time for me
24-7, 24-7
24-7, 24-7, open any time for me
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