But if you like the built-in virtual instruments and sounds, there’s nothing stopping you. The latest version allows you to mix, master, and even share your tracks. So, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Probably the best thing about GarageBand is simply that you can use it on...
You can access different sounds by clicking on the preset field. A drop-down menu will appear with all available presets. Click on a name to load the patch into the software. Fine-tune and customize your sound by moving the virtual knobs and para...
Here is an example of how to make a beat. Even though the beat below is made in Propellerhead Reason, the same thought process can be applied to other music programs and hardware. Lay out your drums, add instruments, and arrange your beat into a full song. Please Note: The beat below ...
Using a looper to compose or perform music has lots of benefits for your workflow. If you’re producing a track in the studio, creating a basic loop of the beat or a certain guitar part can help you get a feel for the song and figure out where to go next. Once you have your found...
And here’s how it sounds when I add a clap on the 2 and 4 beats: While this is a powerful enough rhythm to make someone dance, it’s quite boring on it’s own. It’s how we ‘decorate’ this simple pattern that makes for an interesting house track. ...
When you’re putting together your drum rack think about drum instrumentation. Essentially, the kinds of sounds you need to create the sound of a drum set. You’ll need to find closed and open hi-hat samples and at least one snare and one kick sound. ...