If you are looking for a beat making software, then make sure that it satisfied at least 3 basic requirements. It is not an easy task with hundreds of these beat makers online out there to choose from. However, these are the 3 things that a good software should come with.
I have tested with a lot of these software and found that they are lacking in many ways. And to sum it all, these are the 3 main criteria that you should look for when choosing your beat maker:
After sales service and technical support. This is the top in my list. You see, we are not buying a book where no support is needed but software that constantly requires update etc. It will be frustrating if you cannot find somebody to help you when you have a problem, or that you were made to wait a few days before you get a reply. This happens more frequent with online purchase. Sometimes, customer service is a non-existence. Therefore, be sure that you can contact the owner or their support team before you pull out your wallet.
Detailed video tutorials and documentation. I have never read the instruction manual that comes with all electrical products that I bought. There were so many words and the fonts were so small that it really turns me off. You can call me lazy but isn't it more helpful if they have video tutorials instead. Unless the software is very user friendly and totally self intuitive. Watching how to use it itself is fun.
The software must have extensive editing functions. You will be severely limited if it has little editing functions. The more editing functions it has, the more unique beats you can create. Imagine an 8 track music sequencer vs a 16 track music sequencer. Which one do you think will give you more flexibility? That's right! Besides the sequencer, it should also come with tempo adjustment, track volume controls, drum machine, ample chords and tracks; drums, guitar, piano, brass, loops, combos, etc.
The one that I'm using to make beats online also comes with MP3 export ability meaning that I can save the beats that I have made in MP3 format. And this is really important as MP3 file format is the most popular media format that can be played on most if not all media players. You will also have access to a member area that provides unlimited usage with lots of music instrument download, free music beats download to start with and lots of tutorials on chord charts, rhythm exercises, etc. for just a one time fee.
