Electronic Beats

Last month we looked at how to make your acoustic beats more human, more realistic and less machinelike. This time, we’re going to the electronic side. Leave your humanity at the door

15 Electronic beats introduction

Why electronic beats are so important in production and a look at the main sampled and virtual instrument beat sources. PLUS the most famous machine beat and the man who claims to have invented them all…

20 Drum sequencing essentials

We examine how to sequence beats in the major DAWs and how to lift bog-standard beats in different genres to new heights with clever programming tricks.

28 Programming synth drums

Creating your own synthetic beats is one big step towards having a completely unique sound. Here’s how to create synth drum sounds using the Plugin Suite and some infamous freeware.

36 Getting creative with sampled beats

Using a sampled loop is a great way to get instant electronic beats, but you can take them up a level by editing, layering, adding grooves, or cloning them.

44 Mixing electronic beats

How to mix beats and loops and get a more cohesive sound from your electronic beats.

Ultimate electronic beats

An entire DVD’s worth of electronic beats with our best ever beat collection. Over 6,500 beats, loops, and hits gathered together for your pure electronic joy.