Welcome to //ON STUDIO. I create melodic trap beats and use a tablet for the productions. I now live in the UK, after an eight year extended holiday in Germany and have been making music since August 2021. I am registered with PRS, MCPS, BMI, UTM and have a lawyer for music sales contracts.
Waveform is the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that I use and it is free from the www.tracktion.com website. They are great guys and we exchange messages more often now that I have upgraded from Waveform Free to Waveform Pro software. It is a great sequencer that is as easy to use as Cubase on an old Atari.
Choosing the right sounds that suit your style is key. I have changed between a few instruments and you will learn about what I use further below.
If you are a hobbyist interested in a production setup I usually keep a spare laptop or tablet in the apartment. It will ship with Waveform, my latest sound kit, a MIDI keyboard and a set of earphones. These setups cost around £500-£600. It is possible to use these budget builds to create instrumental music and generate a side income from online streaming and sales.
Waveform is the Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that I use and it is free from the www.tracktion.com website. They are great guys and we exchange messages more often now that I have upgraded from Waveform Free to Waveform Pro software. It is a great sequencer that is as easy to use as Cubase on an old Atari.
Choosing the right sounds that suit your style is key. I have changed between a few instruments and you will learn about what I use further below.
If you are a hobbyist interested in a production setup I usually keep a spare laptop or tablet in the apartment. It will ship with Waveform, my latest sound kit, a MIDI keyboard and a set of earphones. These setups cost around £500-£600. It is possible to use these budget builds to create instrumental music and generate a side income from online streaming and sales.
I have been toying with the idea of music production since 2020 when the epidemic began. I didn't intend to create music for profit but the responses I had made me take it more seriously. I work with Collabhouse to get my work on Apple Music, Spotify and other playlists.
I can usually create a piece of music within 1-2 hours. If you sing a melody or hum the chords I can create a trap beat in the same key. I always double check the mix on earphones or headphones then continue arranging the music until it is ready to export.
If you are interested in purchasing audio for your business promotion please get in contact via the instagram link at the top of this page. You can also get in touch via email.
1 instrumental costs £125. Royalty splits can be discussed before the contract is drawn.
3 instrumentals cost £300 and is the most popular package available.
5 instrumentals cost £450. I always have music available and can create a beat on request as mentioned above.
All sales are for full ownership with an exclusive license. You can distribute and sell your finished work as your own. I remain the author with mechanical ownership and streaming revenue. Performer rights are owned by the artist, rapper, musician etc.
The price for music with lyrics incurs an additional £100 per track and also includes recording your vocals, backing vocals and adlibs. Once this is done I will process the vocal tracks and mix the song before finishing the session.
For as little as £200 you can have a personalized trap beat with your vocals that will be released on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify and so on.
Booking policy
Please read this before booking. Failure to adhere will result in session cancellation.
Deposits are non refundable.
Sessions must be booked at least one week in advance.
Some sessions can be extended depending on my schedule.
The final payment to guarantee a session must be paid within 3 days of the actual date. Failure will result in a loss of deposit and the session will be cancelled. I have been in business since 2007 and the music industry seems to have no rules. Because of this I have to keep it strict to keep things in order at my end.
I can usually create a piece of music within 1-2 hours. If you sing a melody or hum the chords I can create a trap beat in the same key. I always double check the mix on earphones or headphones then continue arranging the music until it is ready to export.
If you are interested in purchasing audio for your business promotion please get in contact via the instagram link at the top of this page. You can also get in touch via email.
1 instrumental costs £125. Royalty splits can be discussed before the contract is drawn.
3 instrumentals cost £300 and is the most popular package available.
5 instrumentals cost £450. I always have music available and can create a beat on request as mentioned above.
All sales are for full ownership with an exclusive license. You can distribute and sell your finished work as your own. I remain the author with mechanical ownership and streaming revenue. Performer rights are owned by the artist, rapper, musician etc.
The price for music with lyrics incurs an additional £100 per track and also includes recording your vocals, backing vocals and adlibs. Once this is done I will process the vocal tracks and mix the song before finishing the session.
For as little as £200 you can have a personalized trap beat with your vocals that will be released on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify and so on.
Booking policy
Please read this before booking. Failure to adhere will result in session cancellation.
Deposits are non refundable.
Sessions must be booked at least one week in advance.
Some sessions can be extended depending on my schedule.
The final payment to guarantee a session must be paid within 3 days of the actual date. Failure will result in a loss of deposit and the session will be cancelled. I have been in business since 2007 and the music industry seems to have no rules. Because of this I have to keep it strict to keep things in order at my end.
I have a YouTube channel with production videos for those who are interested. The video above this text demonstrates my general production from start to finish and I use the internal keyboard to play in each sound.
This setup is 100% portable and I have since donated my 25-Key keyboard in a mini studio giveaway. I can create music with just the tablet, a small audio interface (DAC) and headphones.
YouTube isn't being used for monetization. I set up the page to demonstrate what I am doing while making music.
This setup is 100% portable and I have since donated my 25-Key keyboard in a mini studio giveaway. I can create music with just the tablet, a small audio interface (DAC) and headphones.
YouTube isn't being used for monetization. I set up the page to demonstrate what I am doing while making music.
Being skilled on a musical instrument makes projects more involving for me. That said I never know which key my music is in because I play by ear. The only time I follow rules is when playing piano sheet music.
Several producers use a laptop and play each instrument using the internal keyboard. One of my favourite rappers and producers 'Shizz McNaughty' showed me this technique and I began to test it while visiting different studios in Atlanta. For nearly one year I have been using the internal keyboard only - with the velocity (instrument volume) set to 127, which is the maximum input value.
Playing instruments this way means I have to adjust the fader immediately, which is really helpful when I get to the mixing stage. The final adjustments with headphones takes less than five minutes before arranging when I work this way.
Several producers use a laptop and play each instrument using the internal keyboard. One of my favourite rappers and producers 'Shizz McNaughty' showed me this technique and I began to test it while visiting different studios in Atlanta. For nearly one year I have been using the internal keyboard only - with the velocity (instrument volume) set to 127, which is the maximum input value.
Playing instruments this way means I have to adjust the fader immediately, which is really helpful when I get to the mixing stage. The final adjustments with headphones takes less than five minutes before arranging when I work this way.
I used to use an M1 MacBook Pro but switched devices after getting annoyed with glitches and compatibility issues. The laptop itself was great but I couldn't cope after a year of it stressing me out.
The computer I now use is a Surface Pro tablet. It is a great device and I notice zero performance loss since changing from the MacBook Pro. It is a shock considering the MacBook cost over 1400€. The Surface Pro cost just 400€ on eBay and I use the same device to run my engine tuning, vehicle diagnostic and my other small businesses. Everything is controlled from this tablet and I wont ever change from using devices like these now. It is thin and lightweight; and the guys who tune engines with me are now switching to the Surface as their 'go to' device.
My second work tool is the Nothing Phone 1.. It had FL Studio mobile installed but I have removed it since buying Autotune and another vocal plug-in from Waves.
The computer I now use is a Surface Pro tablet. It is a great device and I notice zero performance loss since changing from the MacBook Pro. It is a shock considering the MacBook cost over 1400€. The Surface Pro cost just 400€ on eBay and I use the same device to run my engine tuning, vehicle diagnostic and my other small businesses. Everything is controlled from this tablet and I wont ever change from using devices like these now. It is thin and lightweight; and the guys who tune engines with me are now switching to the Surface as their 'go to' device.
My second work tool is the Nothing Phone 1.. It had FL Studio mobile installed but I have removed it since buying Autotune and another vocal plug-in from Waves.
There is an audio company called Cubilux that I discovered during my 2022 tour of Atlanta. They make some really good audio products that I have fallen in love with. Fast forward another year (November 2023) and I still only use Cubilux audio cables, interfaces and microphones for the majority of my work.
I have a DAC (Digital to Audio converter) from them that cost $11 and I've since received nearly all of their devices for product testing. I arranged a competition so other producers could try their products for free.
Cubilux is an incredible brand and I have a link under the //TOOLS tab for those interested in buying their low cost, high quality audio devices.
I have a DAC (Digital to Audio converter) from them that cost $11 and I've since received nearly all of their devices for product testing. I arranged a competition so other producers could try their products for free.
Cubilux is an incredible brand and I have a link under the //TOOLS tab for those interested in buying their low cost, high quality audio devices.
I have a clean and simple setup that works well for my needs. I can jump on a train and get creative without having to carry more than the tablet and a set of Cubilux earphones. I record music and vocals in any space with the use of AI. It is now possible to remove echoes and background noise using my tablet, my phone and a couple of apps.
My main instrument for production is the Roland JV-1080 VST, which is a replica of the 1994 device. It is the only instrument VST installed for when I want to play several chords in succession, whereas my Winter Soldier One Shot Kit would need 3 or 4 samplers open to replicate the sound across the entire piano.
If you are interested in my sound selection and like what you hear online, get in contact and I can sort you out with a copy. For five pounds you will receive ALL of my sounds, the drums that I use and a copy of my drumkit VST that I created back in 2022. There is enough in the pack to create the exact same, or better music that what I am currently putting out.
My main instrument for production is the Roland JV-1080 VST, which is a replica of the 1994 device. It is the only instrument VST installed for when I want to play several chords in succession, whereas my Winter Soldier One Shot Kit would need 3 or 4 samplers open to replicate the sound across the entire piano.
If you are interested in my sound selection and like what you hear online, get in contact and I can sort you out with a copy. For five pounds you will receive ALL of my sounds, the drums that I use and a copy of my drumkit VST that I created back in 2022. There is enough in the pack to create the exact same, or better music that what I am currently putting out.
This is the Cubilux interface that I use when making music. The little 192KHz 24 Bit device works without the need for installation drivers. It connects to my iLoud micro speakers and Beyerdynamic headphones at the desk. When I visit a production studio I carry the same device and it has never let me down.
Cubilux have done nothing but impress me with their audio equipment. They are based in Shenzhen China and we regularly exchange emails. They also created special headphone cables so I can use the Beyerdynamic with their in-line mic for vocal recording and voiceovers.
Cubilux have done nothing but impress me with their audio equipment. They are based in Shenzhen China and we regularly exchange emails. They also created special headphone cables so I can use the Beyerdynamic with their in-line mic for vocal recording and voiceovers.
The Beyerdynamic DT240 Pro headphones are a lot better than wha I expected for the price. The frequency range is from 5Hz up to 35,000KHz and if anybody is after a budget set of cans I recommend them. They are similar to the Audio Technica ATHM50X but with a tad more low end which I like when mixing.
I now create two to three instrumentals each week and it fits nicely around my other tasks.
You may have noticed //BEATS is an add-on to the //ON CARS Remapping website. I have done this to save money and did the same for the other small business ideas on here.
You may have noticed //BEATS is an add-on to the //ON CARS Remapping website. I have done this to save money and did the same for the other small business ideas on here.
About me..
I work full time tuning car software for increased power/economy. I have a network of garages and mobile tuners across the UK and now in Europe. The garages have vehicle programming tools linked to my master programming tool for Stage 1 software modification. People join and buy the remapping tools then offer software tuning or more commonly known as Remapping as an addition to their garage services.
Music was my first passion and I am really excited to be working in this field again. You will also find my car test reviews on this website if you are into motors.
//HOODIES is an idea I had during the pandemic and it's a small side income with a new design every year.
I consider myself an active charity supporter and do a lot of work with the homeless. I buy food, drinks, and clothes, and also hand out bedding to people on the streets when I can.
Production equipment that I use
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with 8GB RAM (no internal fan)
Beyerdynamic DT240 Headphones
Roland JV-1080 Instrument VST
Cubilux 384 KHz DAC, Cubilux Hi Res USB C Earphones
My own drums and sound kits that are available for sale
IK Multimedia iLoud micro monitors (highly recommended)
''The most important thing in life is to have fun doing what you love.''
Nicholas Lawrence
nick@on-cars.com
There are a few images of me working below. Thank you for reading.
I work full time tuning car software for increased power/economy. I have a network of garages and mobile tuners across the UK and now in Europe. The garages have vehicle programming tools linked to my master programming tool for Stage 1 software modification. People join and buy the remapping tools then offer software tuning or more commonly known as Remapping as an addition to their garage services.
Music was my first passion and I am really excited to be working in this field again. You will also find my car test reviews on this website if you are into motors.
//HOODIES is an idea I had during the pandemic and it's a small side income with a new design every year.
I consider myself an active charity supporter and do a lot of work with the homeless. I buy food, drinks, and clothes, and also hand out bedding to people on the streets when I can.
Production equipment that I use
Microsoft Surface Pro 5 with 8GB RAM (no internal fan)
Beyerdynamic DT240 Headphones
Roland JV-1080 Instrument VST
Cubilux 384 KHz DAC, Cubilux Hi Res USB C Earphones
My own drums and sound kits that are available for sale
IK Multimedia iLoud micro monitors (highly recommended)
''The most important thing in life is to have fun doing what you love.''
Nicholas Lawrence
nick@on-cars.com
There are a few images of me working below. Thank you for reading.
