Rapchat 101

It may take practice, but you can get studio-quality sounding vocals on your phone! 💡Pro Tip: You can get pretty good results from wired headphones, but we recommend the Shure MV7 microphone to really level up your vocals! Tip 1 – Find the right place to record When recording, make sure you are in a quiet environment with very little background noise. Background noise can be VERY distracting and can potentially reduce the quality of your finished track. Some of the best places to record whi

Rapchat

01/17/2023 05:15   •   2min read

The right microphone will make all the difference when it comes to recording professional-sounding vocals. Which one should you choose? We recommend the Shure MV7 to Rapchat Artists for a few reasons: 1. It's the most affordable high-quality microphone you'll find 2. The USB allows you to connect to your phone or computer, making it super versatile 3. It's packed with features like voice isolation, Auto Level Mode, and custom voice signatures to give you incredible-sounding vocals 4. This

Rapchat

01/17/2023 07:02   •   1min read

The first step in making a song is to choose the right beat. The top artists on Rapchat spend a lot of their time in the app browsing the beats library (AKA Crate Digging!) to find a unique beat that inspires them. Hundreds of producers are adding new beats every day so it's important to check the beats page often. 💡One of the biggest reasons artists love Rapchat is the 150k+ free beats.6 Steps to Finding the Perfect Beats: 1. Navigate to the Beats Library by clicking on the Beats Icon “🎹” i

Rapchat

02/18/2022 05:09   •   2min read

Song Composition is the most important process to making high-quality music, but it's often overlooked by newer Rapchat users. Unless you are just freestyling, you'll want to be intentional with your song lyrics and structure—like a painter sketching outlines before painting a mural. Of course, you can use Rapchat to just record a verse or drop a few bars, but the guide below walks through an overview for creating a full-length song. 💡One of the best things you can do before even starting to c

Rapchat

02/22/2022 05:11   •   3min read

The quality of your audio will make a huge difference and helps elevate songs from sounding amateur.  It really boils down to finding the right environment (quiet!) and positioning the microphone correctly. As you level up you may want to invest in a separate microphone, but you don't need to spend a lot of money to sound good. 💡Did you know that even artists like Kanye record portions of their songs using their phone? In one interview he shared "I just rap into my iPhone. Best microphone on

Rapchat

02/18/2022 06:37   •   3min read

Editing and mixing your song can be the most tedious and challenging obstacle for artists. Refining the vocal effects is often the difference maker to give you that professional sound. Rapchat's studio was designed to be simple enough for beginners, but powerful enough for experienced artists to sound good on their phone. This tutorial walks through the basics for finalizing your songs in Rapchat. How to edit & mix your songs in 9 Steps: 1. Balance Volume Levels. Click on the mixing icon to vie

Rapchat

02/24/2022 05:15   •   2min read

First impressions start before a new user presses play and can make a huge impact on a song’s overall success. Top artists take the time to add an attention-grabbing title and artwork that catches the eye of new listeners. How to export & share your songs in 9 Steps: 1. Export your song. In the studio, click on "Next"where you'll be given the option to continue or invite someone to collab. Assuming the song is complete, you'll select "Yes, Continue." Once you do this, you won't be able to edit

Rapchat

02/24/2022 06:36   •   3min read