Loops are tantalising, as they offer sounds and a groove all packaged together, ready for use. But because we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the sheer number of loops ready to be dragged and dropped into our projects, the temptation is always to move onto the next option if the current one isn’t ‘perfect’.

In this chapter, I’m going to explore the concept of ‘mining’ loops, to dig out the bits which work well and to throw away the bits which don’t. Loops can be personalised, the unique requirements of your tracks. 

• 00:00 So many options for Beat generation
• 00:48 The plan for mining a loop for Beat creation
• 02:43 Incorporating the loop into the project and chopping
• 05:34 Filling in the gaps
• 08:34 Scooping out low end from Loop and extending arrangement
• 11:15 Chapter summary

Total Chapter Runtime: 12:07