I was thinking over some tips that would help anyone looking for a new approach to how they work on writing their songs or drum loops.
Whether they are drum beats for guitar or a drum loops for hip hop; the ideas work universally.
Do not sit for long periods of time simply listening to a metronome - When making loops you should have some sort of idea or direction that you want your song or drum loops to go in.
Even if you change your approach and idea later, an idea at the start is important as it gives you something to aim for.
Try not to listen to the metronome or a simple drums beats when you are not writing or working on the idea as your ears will grow tired and make your mind blunt.
If you do find yourself getting indifferent or you are finding that everything you are doing is right the first time it is probably a sign that you need to take a break for a while.
Sometimes an interruption of a drum beat or drum loop is enough to inspire an idea.
Base the idea on your memory and do not go and listen to the drum loop or drum beat until you have put the drum loop into your sequencer.
Knowing what ingredients you need - The different drum sounds within a drum loop will make your song sound wide and varied.
We all like a wide, big sounding bass drum but we have to take in consideration all aspects of the midi drum beats we make.
All parts of the drums beats should work to enhance the drums loops or drums beats.
Everything should sound good when it is played together and not alone or in solo mode and should work and sound good before any production has been added to your chosen drum sounds.
Do not start work on any kind of production until you have something that resembles a song, if you are looking to write a song.