Purchase a digital audio workstation such as Logic or Reason. If you do not wish to buy a workstation, numerous freeware programs such as Rosegarden and Ardour are available for download. These programs provide a basic interface in which you can create and record your manufactured beats.
Use the drum machine provided with your digital audio workstation to create the rhythmic pulse for your beat. Typically, drum machines operate as a step sequencer, in which users assign specific sounds to a progressions of "steps" representing divisions of the rhythmic pulse. Step sequencers typically allow users to select between a 16, 24, and 32-step sequence. For a straightforward, driving beat, find a bass drum or kick sound included in the sound banks of your workstation. Place it on the first, fifth and ninth step, continuing the pattern for the duration of the sequence. If your audio workstation does not include a drum machine, freeware programs such as Hydrogen provide users with a rhythm sound bank and step sequencer.
Create a bass progression for your rhythm using the synthesizers in your workstation. In Reason, the Subtractor synthesizer and Thor synthesizer include several pre-programmed bass sounds. In Logic, the Sculpture synthesizer hosts many similar synthesized bass tones. If you are relying on freeware to produce your drum beats, download a synthesizer sequencing program such as Linux Multimedia Studio to produce your bass tracks.
Adjust the balance of your rhythm and bass sections with the software mixer. Both of the tracks you have created can be made louder or softer by raising or lowering their volume within the mixer channel they are assigned to. Ensure that the bass track does not overpower the rhythm section by slightly lowering the volume of the synthesizer within the mixer. Raise the volume of your entire production with the master volume control on the mixing board. This tool is clearly indicated on the mixing board.
Change the texture of your production's sound using the equalizer functions in your workstation. If the bass in your production overpowers your mix, lower the "low" frequency range in your equalizer to balance the production. Add clarity to your percussive hits by slightly raising the "mid" frequency range within the equalizer's interface.
Save your production as a WAV or MP3 file using the audio encoding tools within your workstation. You can now play your audio through a computer or other digital playback device.