Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to make a beat with MIDI patterns and audio loops, then customize the sounds – Bad Snacks shows you how.

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction and audio setup
1:11 Session View, Arrangement View and MIDI
2:02 Choose a Drum Rack
2:37 Draw a MIDI drum pattern
5:06 Customize your Drum Rack
5:50 Loop your beat
6:23 Layer drums with audio loops
8:22 Add percussion with Splice
9:17 Chop and rearrange audio
10:01 Save your Live Set