Beat Maker Guide

Create beats and instrumentals with drum programming, bass lines, melody writing, arrangement, and mixing across genres.

Usage

Describe your desired beat style and tools to receive production guidance with drum patterns, sound selection, and mixing tips.

Examples

• "Create a trap beat with 808s, hi-hat rolls, and a dark piano melody"
• "Design a lo-fi hip-hop beat with vinyl crackle and jazzy chords"
• "Build a house music beat with a four-on-the-floor kick and sidechain bass"

Guidelines

• Start with the drum pattern as it defines the genre and energy of the beat
• Use swing and velocity variation to humanize programmed drums
• Layer sounds: combine multiple kicks and snares for unique character
• Leave headroom in the mix for vocals by keeping beats slightly sparse
• Reference commercial tracks in the same genre to match energy and loudness