subject: How To Find The Best Software To Make Beats [print this page] For a beginner in music production, finding the right software to make beats can be a tough decision. Many of those new to music production (especially in hip hop and rap) aren't really sure of what they are supposed to even be looking for. And because of this, many people will end up buying programs or other hardware and equipment that they don't know how to use, resulting in nothing more than wasted money and more importantly, wasted time.
You need to know what you need in a software to make beats. You don't need anything fancy when you're just starting out. Your most important goal right now is to be able to make a solid, professional sounding beat. Having the latest equipment without the knowledge to use it doesn't help you crank out beats.
With that said, your goal in finding a solid beat making program is to find one that meets the following criteria - it's easy to use, it's packed with sounds specific to your genre (such as hip hop and rap, for example) and that it's inexpensive. While you might want to head to the music store nearest you and pick up the highest end equipment, you need to start small. You want to start making professional sounding beats today, not in 6 months.
There are a few inexpensive beat making programs out there. In fact, some you can even purchase and download right away. They also offer instructional videos and are easy to use right out of the box, giving you total freedom and the ability to start knocking out beats from the get go!
Remember - if you're a beginner in music production, it may take just a little bit of time before you start getting the hang of making a beat, but once you do, you'll be unstoppable. It's not how much your equipment costs - it's whether or not you know how to get the most out of it!
