4. Open the program and
create a new file by
selecting the "File" menu.
Add up to 10 new tracks
by selecting "Add New
Track" from the File
menu.
5. Import the loops
you're going to be
using into the
program. Download
free loops online if
you don't have any.
6. Select a basic
drum loop and
drag it to the
sound interface
that displays the
list of tracks.
Place the drum
loop on track 1.
7. Select a bass
sample from the
loops and drag the
sample to track 2.
Press play to see if
the bass lines up
with the drum
sample.
8. Select a string
instrument loop such
as violin and drag it
to track 3. Add in
additional
instruments on tracks
4 and below
according to your
preference.
9. Mix the tracks by
selecting the on-
board mixer. Mix
track 1 to be the
highest and any
additional
instruments should
be lower in volume.
Add effects such as
echo or compression
to the rap beat to
enhance it.
10. Listen to the beat
and save it to your
computer once
you are satisfied.