Make Your Own Beats on the
Computer - It's Dead Simple and
You Can Learn it Too

Now you do not need expensive instruments to make your
beats, but with the help of a computer, the task can be
accomplished right at home, and that too free. Here are the tips
that would tell you how to make your own beats on the
computer:

1. The software: there are several software available on the
internet, that aid in making beats. Initially you can produce your
own beats using the FL Studio, which is around $100 or as
promised, you can get the same program free by downloading
the Linux MultiMedia Studio or the LMMS software. This
program is free of cost and works the same way and produces
similar results as FL Studio.
2. Sample sounds: it is good to get sample sounds initially.
Although getting sound samples free on the internet is difficult,
especially if you are looking for hip-hop beats, but there are
sites like FreeProducerKits.com that has thousands of sample
sounds free. You can download your free hip-hop sample
sounds from the site.
3. The tutorials: once the free software and the free sample
sound library is in place, you now have to learn how to use
these to make your own beats on the computer. You can take
the help from the LMMS tutorial videos to get an understanding
of how to use the LMMS software.
4. Time to make your beats: once you are done with reading
on how to use the LMMS program and have the sound library, it
is time that you get to work and make your beats. Making good
beats takes time and therefore you must work hard until you
get what you want to hear.
5. Beat making: since the drum is the most important element
in a beat, choose a sample and take the kick, the snare and hi-
hat. Using a music sequencer, load the drum samples. Replace
your drumbeats with the drum kit given. Make your sequence
and add spice to the beats by elements like bass guitars,
percussion, piano etc. Choose the tempo that you want. Keep
the introduction simple with a kick and snare. Then choose the