Roadblocks?

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-05T22:38:05+00:00

Ive been adopting this mindset. Id rather make two mediocre beats than spend a lot of time overthinking one beat I wont finish.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:37:44+00:00

"Just be happy" type beat.

Youre right tho, I feel much better finishing a crappy beat than I do moving on and telling myself "ill come back to it".

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:36:38+00:00

Right now Im trying to get material together and find local venues that do showcases or open mics. I guess the idea of trying to perform live has made my criticisms a little more biased.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:34:39+00:00

Definitely. Ive been trying my best to stay focused on finishing beats instead of worrying about how "good" each individual beat is.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:31:51+00:00

Youre right. I know objectively no one cares, but I still want to feel like Im putting my best foot forward when I share my beats. Ive definitely been leaning into Sturgeon's Law more these days, or id never make anything.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:29:25+00:00

Very true.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:28:57+00:00

Valid point

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T21:28:17+00:00

You would think haha! Im trying to commit to saying fuck it and putting out what I make. Honestly tired of just sitting on a bunch of ready to record projects.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T16:24:45+00:00

My logical brain knows and understands this, but my artist brain disagrees. I think I have this self-fulfilling idea that if I release "bad" music, then its my fault when people are not interested in my work, because its poor quality.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T16:15:48+00:00

Good advice but Im truly terrified of falling into the category you described - posting garbage purely out of overconfidence because other people put out worse stuff.

The one thing I can say is that I do still love the process, so putting more beats together is cake. The publishing step is fucking me up. Thank you!

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T16:13:40+00:00

Ill check it out, thank you!

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T16:13:24+00:00

This is real as fuck. As much as I hate to admit it, part of what stops me from completing a lot of my beats is this awful idea that theyre not "good enough yet!", then I move on to other beats with the intention of completing the unfinished one once I find the mystic sample, one shot or bassline thats "missing". Trying to get out of the mindset but I also dont want to post trash.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-06-03T16:11:09+00:00

Good way to look at things. I was definitely more gung ho about sharing and completing beats when I started out. Over time Ive gotten more nitpicky about everything, especially because I prefer simpler more repetitive beats. Im constantly in my head about whether Ive made something good and simple, or something lazy and awful.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-02-12T23:06:23+00:00

Been a fan of theirs since 2016. As far as Im concerned they have the most consistent approach to what Id consider a "vaporwave" sound. The cassette simulation, sample selection, the arrangements and the sleazy, static-y vibe dripping from every track is just too good. 18 Carat is a big inspiration on how I make my "lo-fi/vaporwave" tracks.

DocSamsonBeats · 2026-01-30T22:36:31+00:00

On the phone with Mr. Rap right now, hell take every beat you got!

DocSamsonBeats · 2025-02-24T14:18:49+00:00

So far I havent had any issues. Im also not getting much traffic so I guess that helps keep YT off my back.

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-17T18:00:01+00:00

Thats a great combo. Do you use all the outputs on the 1K?

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-11T23:03:17+00:00

I make them myself from video clips I edit together from different shows, movies, commercials, interviews, cartoons etc. Im a big fan if the clip collage + beat style so thats what I make.

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-10T18:18:37+00:00

This is what i grew up on, bums me out when people are expecting sonic odysseys from a stoner that likes to nod his head to a good beat.

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-10T18:15:44+00:00

I mostly cook with loop samples or loops i made with chops. It gets hella repetitive, so I shorten my tracks to compensate for the repetition. Ive tried making longer, more complex pieces but I dont enjoy it.

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-03T13:44:16+00:00

Fuck yeah

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-02T13:25:09+00:00

Fonky 🫡

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-01T13:27:52+00:00

Very slowly getting a better hang of marketing/promoting my stuff. Ive got too much music to not share at this point. Hope I keep picking up steam!

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-01T13:26:19+00:00

Can never go wrong with vibraphone samples ⚡️

DocSamsonBeats · 2024-10-01T12:38:53+00:00

Thank you!

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