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Beat Makers come in all shapes and sizes and are available either as downloads or online. Most beat makers use a 16 track sequencer for programming beats and sounds. That means that for any given beat in any given measure you can have 16 sounds layered in.  That's usually plenty, but some software lets you bounce those 16 sounds to one track, then you can add 16 more, and on and on. Just remember though,  more sounds don't necessarily mean a better finished product. Each track will have a volume control slider to adjust the volume level of that particular track. It's all about listening and adjusting until you get the right 'mix' that you want. There will also be a tempo button to set the speed. This is for the whole song, not each track. The number you will see means beats per minute.  So 60 would mean 60 beats per minute, or one second each.   Most beat makers will let you add sounds with pads or a piano keyboard. If you play piano you can use the keyboard. But if you're not familiar with a piano keyboard, you can use the pads to punch in sounds. Either one will give you the same results. The quality of the drums and other sounds is extremely important. Make sure the beat making software you're using has high quality sounds. Once you have the perfect rap or hip hop beat, many beat makers will allow you to simply hit a button and convert it to mp3 for instant download.  This is a great feature, so check for it when you're researching beat making programs. To sum it up, the main features of a good beat maker are: 16 track sequencer; individual track controls; dual sound inputs - pad and keyboard; tempo control; mp3 capability and high quality sounds. If you would like to see the beat maker I use exclusively, go to http://www.RapBeat101.com. It has all these features and many more, as well as help understanding how to use them. And remember - not only the right beat, but also the right beat maker can make you a star!
Brian Huling is a professional musician and public school music teacher living in Vermont. He has
extensive experience in all phases of music recording and production. Go to [http://www.rapbeat101.com] for more information.
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