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Playing Hip Hop Beats with a Korg Triton Keyboard

Presented by Ryan Larson

How to sequence hip hop beats on a Korg Triton keyboard, including tips and techniques; learn this and more in this free online video series about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Series Summary

Have you ever been sippin’ on some syrup in your Caddy, lettin’ your chains hang low, makin’ your way to the club to get your swerve on? You step inside and all around you bodies are bouncin’ to the rhythm of the beat. The bass bumps inside your head as the MC raps tight to the turns in the music, his voice a colorful collection of meaningful lyrics and smooth sounds. Pretty soon, the scene has absorbed you and you become a part of the atmosphere of the party, your body obeying the law of hip hop.

Now that you know the power of the music, in this free online music lesson series, learn how to create your own hip hop beats on a Korg Triton keyboard. Our synth expert, Ryan Larson, will explain the basic sequencing process step by step, including how to use samples, setup and create loops, choose and add effects to tracks, record instruments like a thumping bass drum, crisp hi hat cymbals, tight snare hits, and other percussion, add bass lines, keyboard melodies and horns, how to mix tracks, and even how to play the sequencer for a live performance.

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Korg Keyboard Hip Hop Beats Overview

Basics for sequencing hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Making Loops for Korg Keyboard Hip Hop Beats

How to make loops when sequencing hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Korg Keyboard Loop Setup for Hip Hop Beats

How to set up loops for sequencing hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Soloing Live With Korg Keyboard Hip Hop Beats

How to play live solos over sequenced hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Adding Horns to Korg Keyboard Hip Hop Beats

How to add horns when sequencing hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

Adding Bass to Korg Keyboard Hip Hop Beats

How to add bass when sequencing hip hop beats on a Korg Triton Studio keyboard; learn this and more in this free online video about musical instruments taught by expert Ryan Larson.

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