With the technological advances made in recent years, the world of music creation has no choice but to be drawn up with it.
From the early hardware synths to the software based sequencers and beatmakers, the workflow has changed beyond recognition.
One of the main effects of this progression is the fall in cost of equipment needed to produce broadcast quality tracks.
With Beatmaker programs on your computer you can lay down a track in minutes.
Some tips to make your track stand out.
1) Start off with the best quality samples you can get hold off.
Rubbish in, rubbish out is a truism in music production.
2) Build your beats up, overlay beats on top of each other to get a fatter more rounded sound.
3) Listen to your favourite tracks and learn to distinguish the different sounds and effects to understand the fundamentals of beat building.
Once you figured out how the pros do it you'll find it much easier.
4) Most beat makers let you build visually, its just a matter of dragging and dropping.
You don't even need to be able to read music.
5) Experiment.
The best way to learn is to just do it.
You can't really make a mistake as such so just do what you feel is right.
6) Don't get distracted.
Stick to one genre when you first begin, whether its house, hip hop, breaks or electro.
This will get you familiarised with the software quicker.
When you have the hang of it then you can start creating other working in other genres.