How to make
Placement-Ready
Drill Beats
Even if you're
new to Production
Learn how to produce, mix like the pros,
and
make a living from music
How to make
Placement-Ready Drill Beats
Even if you're new to Production
Learn how to produce, mix like the pros, and
make a living from music
How to make
Placement-Ready
Drill Beats
Even if you're
new to Production
Learn how to produce, mix like the pros,
and
make a living from music
How to make
Placement-Ready Drill Beats
Even if you're new to Production
Learn how to produce, mix like the pros, and
make a living from music
Black Friday Price!
$374.99
$90
10+ Hours
of Training
80
lessons
Project Files
Included
From the studio of:
Jay Cactus
Manchester, UK
Yoo!
What's good people it's Jay Cactus, and if you want to make industry-ready drill beats you've come to the right place.
Did you know that 82% of Producers don’t even finish their beats? That’s a 100% missed placement opportunity if you don’t shoot your shot… and most of it comes down to self-doubt…
But I can tell you now that anyone can learn to make industry standard beats AND have the belief they can make a career in music.
It's exactly what happened to me - I started with 0 followers, no Artist placements, and no confidence in my craft.
Now I have over 100K subscribers on YouTube, songs with major Drill Artists which have surpassed 1 Million views, and run a 6 figure independant Production company.
And now I'm giving you the tools to do the same...
Why do all my Drill beats sound weak and boring?
Here’s the problem you face: most Producers think their beats aren’t good enough to sell or get placed with Artists, so they can’t imagine being a full-time Producer. This means you’ll never share your music with the world and eventually hate yourself and those around you for not at least trying to fulfil your dreams.
Luckily for you, I’m sharing all my knowledge and experience in making my own career in the industry, to give you the tools and belief to do the same.
Let me introduce you to 'The Drill Production Course', a brand-new 80-part guide to help you master your craft and make industry-quality beats that are ready to sell in less than 2 weeks.
80 in-depth videos to teach you everything about Drill production to level up your beats, views and sales, which means you can finally get the credit you deserve from your friends and family!
Step-by-step guides so you can easily follow and master the techniques to become more productive in the studio and create better beats - faster, which equals more placement oppertunities.
A whole chapter on mixing fundamentals to stop the aimless trial and error of tweaking sounds you don’t understand, so you can hold conversations with other professionals and not feel left out.
Music theory basics to learn how to make your own chord progressions instead of wasting time clicking notes and feeling frustrated when your chords sound nothing like they do in Drill beats.
Why should you listen to me?
I’m a full-time Music Producer who’s gone from a job I hated to owning a 6-figure production company with over 100K subscribers on YouTube. Not only that, I’ve landed major placements with Artists such as Giggs, Skinny Flex, Noizy, French The Kid, and have multiple songs with over a million views. I’m living proof that you can go from wanting to make money off music to making money off music! And it feels so good I want to help you do the same.
This wasn’t always the case though, I started off just like you in my parents' house with a laptop and a dream.
Not many people know this but I actually started my music career as a Rapper over 10 years ago, I fell in love with Hip-Hop/Rap and was going to be the next Eminem according to mum 🤣 .
I wanted to make beats for myself so I got my hands on a copy of FL Studio and it blew my mind 🤯
I quickly found more passion with producing and pretty much hung up the mic.
But like most parents, mine didn’t think music could be a “real job” so I ended up going to University to study something I had zero interest in, and found a job afterwards that sucked my soul away.
After years of being miserable I decided to take a leap of faith and go all out with Music Production. So I quit my job, picked up my MIDI Keyboard and the rest is history!
It's always impossible, until you do it
What really held me back all those years was self-doubt, a lack of confidence, and those words my parents and teachers always told me -
“Music isn’t a real job”.
I used to look at my idols and think “that could never be me”, but the truth is it could have been if I had the right mindset and skillset. Now I’ve proved it to myself and my friends/family, and I want to give you the skills to do the same!
My YouTube subscribers call me Drill Jesus 😂 but for real I love how much my tutorials have helped them level up their beats. Take a look at this:
Raimelino
Alowiz
Seck
Haashir
Khan
Reese
Prod.
Jordan
Ruby
iDestroyer
8.8M+ views on YouTube
The best way to make something happen is to aquire the right skillset. This gives you the confidence you need to advance in life and actually put words into action! Success doesn't happen overnight, but changing your mindset can!
Honestly, my journey wasn't easy. There were more ups and downs than I could keep count, but that's why I wanted to share all my secrets - so you don't have to make the same mistakes I did.
STOP CLICKING AIMLESSLY AND
LEARN HOW TO MAKE UK DRILL BEATS THE RIGHT WAY
Time after time I see Producers making the same mistakes:
• Bad sound selection
• Weak drums
• Unbalanced mixes
• Forced 808 patterns and unnecessary slides
• No space for Artists
• Over-complicating mixes
In this course you'll learn everything I know about making UK Drill beats, and Music Production in general so you can…
MAKE AUTHENTIC HARD-HITTING DRILL BEATS THAT GET VIEWS AND PLACEMENTS
Unlock all the tools you need to develop new skillsets:
• Understand different types of Drill chord progressions
• Know exactly how to mix beats easily for YouTube and streaming platforms
• Understand what you’re doing when you’re doing it (no more clicking for the sake of it)
• Know the exact plugins used for Drill beats
• Prepare beats for artists
THE DRILL PRODUCTION COURSE
The only Production course dedicated to Drill, designed for Producers to make hard-hitting beats.
Tired of your 808s sounding weird and forced?
This is my ultimate guide to making Drill beats. With over 10 hours of video training inside an exclusive members' area.
We’ll start with the fundamentals of music: Scales, chores, and building progressions.
Then we’ll dive into making Dark UK Drill, Melodic Drill, and Orchestral NY Drill from start to finish.
We’ll also dissect sampling, mixing, vocal processing, and much more.
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced producer this course is packed full of gems for you 💎
I don’t hold anything back, all my secrets are revealed including my favourite plugins, go-to chord progressions, mastering process and export settings 🤫
I’m new to production
and want a career in music
I’m new to production
You’ll learn the fundamentals all the way through to mixing and mastering.
No need to search YouTube aimlessly looking for answers - everything you need to become a pro is right here.
I know the basics
but don’t seem to get any better/luck with placements
I know the basics
You’ll develop into an advanced producer with more skills and ideas in your beat-making arsenal.
The problems you’re facing right now will be solved, but more importantly you’ll find the motivation and confidence to believe you can make it.
I’ve been doing it for years
but don’t have the confidence to go full time
I’ve been doing it for years
You’ll learn how to work faster and smarter, with the confidence that your beats are placement ready.
Take it from me that you can make it in this industry, but what’s worse than not making it is not taking the leap of faith in the first place.
I’m new to production
and want a career in music
You’ll learn the fundamentals all the way through to mixing and mastering.
No need to search YT aimlessly looking for answers - everything you need to become a pro is right here.
I know the basics
but don’t seem to get any better/luck with placements
You’ll develop into an advanced producer with more skills and ideas in your beat-making arsenal.
The problems you’re facing right now will be solved, but more importantly you’ll find the motivation and confidence to believe you can make it.
I’ve been doing it for years
but don’t have the confidence to go full time
You’ll learn how to work faster and smarter, with the confidence that your beats are placement ready.
Take it from me that you can make it in this industry, but what’s worse than not making it is not taking the leap of faith in the first place.
Prove the doubters wrong and prove yourself right by investing in your dreams today!
enroll nowHere’s exactly what you’ll learn from the course
The course is divided in 6 modules that dive deep into Drill, Production and Music Theory in general.
Module 01
Music Theory Essentials
First we’ll go over the basics of music theory and cover everything you need to know from a musical perspective.
This includes scales, relative scales, chords, chord progressions & Drill progressions (including my go-to’s!)
I’ll show you my cheat-codes to avoid beat-block and instantly catch a vibe so you’re not left scratching your head.
At the end of level one you’ll understand all the terminology you need to get you started, and you can advance to:
Module 02
Making A Dark UK Drill Beat
Here’s where the real sauce starts!
We’ll start with sound selection so you know the best VSTs and effects to use for Drill beats.
I’ll break-down my thought process when making a melody and show you exactly how to process it, come up with counter melodies and how to layer sounds without making them clash.
I’ll show you exactly how to find the right drum samples and program them to get an instant Drill bounce.
You’ll master the art of 808 slides and understand exactly which notes you should be using.
We’ll dive deep into the mixing stage explaining everything including how to stay organised, levelling, panning, stereo width, mastering, creative decisions and more.
Next I’ll teach you exactly how to arrange beats for Artists, tricks to keep the listener excited, and the exact export settings.
Then, once you’ve mastered Dark UK Drill we’ll move onto:
Module 03
How To Make Melodic Drill Beats
Here we’ll cover the best sounds for Melodic Drill and how to make realistic melodies even if you can’t play any instruments.
We’ll make a full beat from scratch in the style of leading Drill artists such as Central Cee.
I’ll give you all the sauce you need to make perfect 808 patterns that grab listeners’ attention.
I’ll teach you how to export videos directly from FL Studio so you can start uploading beats to YouTube.
After you’ve learnt two of the most popular types of Drill beats you’ll advance to:
Module 04
How To Make Orchestral NY Drill Beats
If you love Pop Smoke, you’ll love this section.
I’ll show you the best VSTs for strings, choirs, vocal phrases, pianos and more.
I’ll teach you the exact chord progressions for the style of Drill I’m best known for - Dark & Orchestral.
We’ll go through advanced 808 patterns and how to use Grime Bass effectively.
You’ll learn sick ear candy such as beat-breaks to make Artists re-wind your beat and go crazy!
But it doesn’t stop here, because once we’ve covered the above we’ll move to…
Module 05
Sampling Sauce
This is where you’ll learn everything you need to know about the art of sampling.
I’ll show you exactly where to find samples and how to use them without any copyright issues.
You’ll learn how to find the key of any sample so you’ll never be embarrassed by other Producers again.
I’ll show you how to figure out the right 808 notes to perfectly match the sample (and some shortcuts which will blow your mind!)
Discover the best way to process your samples, make them sound clean, and completely transform them to make unique beats.
By this point you’ll have most of the tools you need as a Producer, but if you want to work with artists you’ll also need the tools and skillset of an Engineer.
You never know when an Artist might need you to hit the record button, and if you know how to track and mix vocals you’ll drastically improve your chance of landing placements. That’s why I decided to include a bonus course completely free…
Module 06
Vocal Mixing
This is an in-depth course all about processing vocals (specifically for Drill artists).
I mix a whole track from a UK Drill artist which has been officially released with a music video! You’ll learn how to:
Learn how to prepare a session by setting up mixing templates, busses, auxiliary sends and more (but don’t worry, I even include the template you can download to get straight to business).
Learn how to find the BPM & Key of any beat just in case the artist needs to work on a separate track in the session. This helps with auto-tune and making sure your delays/reverb are in time with the beat.
Learn how to clean the audio, remove breaths, background noise, nasty frequencies, and any other unwanted sounds.
Everything you need to know about EQs and vocals including common frequencies to cut/boost and how to make decisions based on the Artist’s voice.
Compression - Learn the different types of compressors including DeEssers, and make vocals sit in the right pocket of your beats.
I’ll teach you how to make vocals sit right in the mix instead of on top of it, using special EQ methods and plugins to make vocals shine.
Know how much reverb/delay to use depending on the type of beat, how to make vocals sound more exciting, beat-breaks, vocal stutters, and all the common effects you hear in modern day Drill music.
And finally understand how to master finished tracks and export them correctly for popular streaming platforms such as DistroKid.
This will make your relationships with Artists insanely stronger!
Module 07
Introduction To Marketing
After the initial launch of the course, the community wanted to learn more about marketing and how to build a personal brand.
That’s why I added this brand-new bonus module completely free!
In this section I introduce you to the world of selling beats online, building a brand, growing a YouTube channel, finding artists to work with, and email marketing.
This section is like a crash course on turning your passion into a business, and it’s the exact techniques I used to build mine.
I cover everything from logos, colours, and psychology, to SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), finding artists to work with, and email marketing.
If you’re serious about becoming a full-time producer this module is essential! I’ve spent years studying the game and now I’m ready to share my marketing knowledge with the community.
If you are into Drill, then you are in for a treat.
- Dixon Beats
He's so thorough in how he explains, he really teaches!
- My Best Friend Jacob
Just when you thought Jay Cactus was done, he surprises you with more.
- Busy Works Beats
Definitely check out Jay Cactus' new course. He covers everything step-by-step. It's crazy
- LLB
Jay Cactus' new course is super fire! Definietly worth it!!!
- Skana Beats
It's really not restricted to one DAW, he goes into everything in so much detail which you can apply to any workstation!
- Sluggy Beats
The Drill Production Course
$75.99
off for early enrollment
Normal Value:
$374.99
Enroll now for:
$299.99
(Unlock instant access to The Drill production Course)
Join Today And Receive These Insane Bonuses!
If an additional free course wasn’t enough, I’ve packed these crazy bonuses together to give you a full library of sounds ready for you to cook up with everything you learn. This is a limited time launch special so don’t miss out on all these essential extras.
Bonus 1
My Best-Selling Drum Kits ‘The Prick Kit Vol.4 and Vol. 3’ ($75)
Together these kits contain over 500 carefully mixed sounds which I use in all my beats. If you watch my YouTube tutorials you’ll literally see me use this kit in every one!
This kit has been my holy grail when it comes to UK Drill sounds, and all you have to do is drag them into your session. No mixing required!
These are the exact sounds I used to land major placements with artists such as Skinny Flex and get over a million views on a music video!
Bonus 2
Drill Shots One-Shot Kit ($26)
Don’t have the extra money to buy expensive VSTs? I’ve got you G, this kit contains one-shots of instruments which are perfect for making Drill beats.
Simply drag them into your session and use them as playable instruments instead of loading up huge plugins which destroy your CPU!
Bonus 3
4 FLP Project Files ($199.96)
Usually project files are sold for at least $49.99 for educational purposes, and I’m giving you all 4 projects from this course so you can dissect everything I do inside my DAW.
Use these files to further enhance your skillset and follow along with each video to master the process.
Bonus 4
Course updates based on your feedback
This course will forever be active, meaning I’ll constantly upload new content based on more skills you want to learn on your journey, and the skills I pick up on my journey.
These videos won’t be uploaded to YouTube, and will only be accessible for students enrolled in the course.
Bonus 5
Private Discord Access (Priceless)
Want to join a community of like-minded Producers? You’ll gain access to a private room in my Cactus Crew discord community so you can talk, share ideas and collab with other friendly creatives who are serious about their craft.
I’ll be in this room regularly reviewing beats from students and collaborating!
EARLY ACCESS BONUS (1 DAY ONLY!)
4 brand-new drum kits worth $158
Kit 1
Greeze (UK Drill Kit)
Kit 2
Trap Lordz (Trap Kit)
Kit 3
Candy (R&B Kit)
Kit 4
The Source (Boom Bap Kit)
Over 800 premium unreleased sounds!
Sign Up Today To Get These Crazy Bonus Kits
The full package includes:
Total Value:
$650.95
You get everything for:
$299.99
Or 3 monthly payments of
$66.00
(Unlock instant access to The Drill production Course)
Frequently Asked Questions
I have answered some common questions below yo help you. However, If you have something else in mind, feel free to reach out to me at:
jay@jaycactus.com
Still Thinking About It?
Not only do I guarantee this unconditionally for 14 days, but if it doesn’t show you exactly how to finish and export a good quality Drill beat within the next two weeks, if it doesn’t give you the confidence to upload a beat, I don’t want your money. I’ll give it you back. No questions asked. No hard feelings. Note: The refund policy is only valid for those who've completed the course and have not downloaded the bonus products. If you download the products prior to requesting a refund you automatically withdraw your rights to a refund.
Be an early enroller today and get $149 off plus all my kits to load up your sound library!
P.S. This gem will sell for $399.99. This introductory price of $249.99 is an early enroller offer, so don’t wait!
P.P.S Let’s be real: if you pass on this offer, in a week will you have Drill beats ready for the industy? Probably not. You’ll still want artists on your beats and to make money from them, but you won’t actually send any out. Most of what you need is good chord progressions, sound selection and an understanding of how to mix properly. Get this course now and within a week today you’ll have the skills and confidence to upload your beats to streaming platforms and start landing placements!
ENROLL NOWDon’t you want your friends and family to see your music career come to life? But more importantly, don’t you?