Find and download a suitable beat-making software. Having quality software to design your beats in is essential and is often the most expensive purchase for a producer. Fortunately, many widely used beat-making programs offer free downloads, so producers can try out the software before purchase. Visit the homepage’s of companies such as Fruity Loops Studio, Propellerhead Reason, and Sony Acid Pro 6 to download a trial version of their software.
Download a library of samples you like. Samples and sound fonts are the building blocks of beat making and gathering a wide collection helps you diversify your sound. Many aspiring artists post their sample libraries and drum kits online for free download as a way to market themselves. Take advantage of this and download as many samples as you can until you find sounds that best suit your style. You can also search for free Virtual Studio Technology plug-ins, which are synthesizers and effects you can use in beat making.
Organize your samples for easy access. Because you will likely have a large collection of sounds eventually, it is wise to create sub-folders in the directory where you save your samples. Create a folder for kick drums, snares, hi-hats, guitars, synthesizers, and any other instruments you will be using regularly when making beats.
Import your samples into your beat-making software. Open your beat-making software and locate the feature that allows you to add file directories to your sound library. Locate the sound and sample folders you created and import them for easy access to your sounds.
Mix down your beats when you complete them. Once your full beat is composed, locate the export feature and mix down the track into MP3 or another audio file format of your choosing.