Sounds on a Grid

Learn how the rows and columns on a grid map out sounds in time to create music.

Watch Lawrence program drum beats in Soundtrap using the Patterns Beatmaker.

Use Soundtrap's Generate button as a starting point for your own Beatmaker ideas.

Adjust the settings on Smart Drummer and watch it build a beat on the grid for you.

Get to know the different windows in Soundtrap and how to zoom and resize your view.

Make your first drum beat from scratch using the Patterns Beatmaker.

Make another drum beat with the Patterns Beatmaker using a new preset.

Make two drum beats with the Patterns Beatmaker and arrange them into an A/B structure.

Make a beat with the Patterns Beatmaker, then layer in loops from the Loop Tab.

Learn the rhythmic foundation behind most drum beats and how it shows up across genres.

Build one of the most common drum rhythms found across all kinds of music.