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How To Produce Electronic Beats With Your Computer

This article is going to show you what you need to produce electronic beats on your computer. Not only can you get started relatively cheaply and easily, but you can make some really high quality original tracks and express your musical creativity in a way you probably didn’t even know you could!

There are really only 3 ingredients to making electronic music on your pc…

First, you need a computer, which you obviously have. Second you need to get yourself a music sequencing program, there are many of them out there and if you keep reading we will show you which program we recommend. Third you need your creative passion for music, and a will to express yourself!

If you follow the above points you will be well on your way to making electronic music and creating your own fully original tracks!

Which Software?

When deciding which software you should get to help you start making your own electronic music, there are a few basic considerations which you should keep in mind.

Do you want to spend a lot of money and get a top of the line setup? Or are you simply looking for some basic music making software to just get you started and you’ll worry about all that fancy stuff later?

I always recommend that if you are a complete new comer to electronic music & beat production then you should start with something that is user friendly and easy to figure out. This will ensure that you spend your time enjoying the creative process of music and not struggling to learn the software, which can often discourage newbies at the outset.

So which software do I recommend with this in mind? I tell my readers they should check out Dubturbo. It’s a great beat making program and electronic music maker that will help you to create sick electronic tracks even if you have ZERO experience with music production.

You can read this Dubturbo Review to find out more for yourself and see just how this software can help you make music!

Tips for Sequencing Your Electronic Beats

Once you have your software setup and you’re ready to start being creative and want to take your beat sequencing to the next level, just read these tips and they can really help you out!

My first tip is that you should listen to other electronic beats to get a feel for how they are sequenced. Listen to them carefully, loop them if you have to, and analyze them with your ears as closely as possible. Then using your mind try to imagine how they were sequenced and how you could possible replicate the sound or the pattern in your own tracks.

My second tip is to keep things simple. Avoid over complicating your patterns and your ideas. Often times the simplest ideas are the best because they are the most clear and they have space to express their character and “feel”. If you can make things simple yet interesting you will be well on your way to mastering the art of making electronic music.

My third tip is to learn some music theory and rhythm theory. By studying music properly you can effortlessly translate this knowledge and practice into your tracks and you will see a huge difference!

I hope this article has helped you to understand how to make your own electronic beats and music, and how to improve your tracks once you start! Just remember to never give up and to always try to express yourself to the fullest.

Alex Moruz Alex is a keen music aficionado who has written and published acclaimed opinion pieces on modern music genres such as techno, hip hop, rap and new age. He is a musician by training and has co-produced several records.