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.
“Dominos” By Brit Fox ft. Drew Santos
The lyrics speak about confidence and sexuality, with the singer looking for a partner who can keep up with their stamina. There is a sense of urgency and impatience in the tone, with the singer moving on quickly if their needs are not met. The lyrics also touch upon themes of competition and attraction.
DOMINOS by Brit Fox ft. Drew Santos lyrics
Stay up stay up
Come on yeah
Stay up stay up
Domino lets go
Next one
Keep them like dominos they line up for me line up
I show them what I am working with and they falling
I am on to the next one baby next one baby
You could be the next one baby
Stay up if you want to be the best one baby
I feel all right play with me I go all night
Don't get lost in my vibe I got to go before I ride
Can't play no games with me I am out of your league
I like getting down yeah that is where I be
I like to get down
I hear you hollering hey baby
You stay staring
Just like them other guys
Why you so different tell me
I want to know before I go
You had your chance and no advance
I need a man to handle all of this
Kiss kiss take a shot
Don't miss do not be a
That is what I is that is what you not
Guess what I am going to get every time
I run around the block lick
Holler holler yes you steady staring
Just like them other guys next one
Keep them like dominos they line up for me line up
I show them what I am working with and they falling
I am on to the next one baby
You could be the next one baby
Stay up if you want to be the best one baby baby baby
I am on to the next one next one baby
Next one baby I am looking for the best one
Stay up if you want to be the best one baby
She came through looking for that next one
I am that best one
I got that S on my chest son
I am looking for that girl
She looking for that man
I can be that brand
Stand up look up girl
I'm right here appear over here
I'm that domino domino
I be the next one all in the next one
I got my vest on
Come on come on come on
Next one keep em
Dominos they line up for me
I show em what I am working with and they falling
I'm on to the next one baby
Next one baby
You could be the next one baby
Stay up if you wanna be the best one baby
So what is it gonna be
You and me all or nothing
Do not keep me waiting baby
Be hasty baby
I am on to the next one baby
Your time is passing
Next one tick tok
Next one times up
Who is next I am looking for the best one
I was not meant to be so keep it moving
Stay if you want to be the best one baby
I got option after next yeah I keep swiping left
Boy do not hold your breath
Your chance is gone so so gone
Stay up stay up
Don't be mad that I left
I'm so so gone so so gone and just like
Dominos I move on I move on yeah
Dominos they line up for me line up
I show em what I am working with and they fall in
I am on to the next one baby next one
You could be the next one baby
Stay up if you want to be the best one baby ok
Dominos they line up for me line up
I show em what I am working with and they falling
I am on to the next one baby next one
You could be the next one baby ok
Stay up if you want to be the best one baby
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