Beatmaking 101: The Starter Pack

 

When I started making beats, I was constantly bouncing between random tutorials, gear breakdowns, and rabbit holes that didn’t actually help me finish music. Over time, I found a handful of videos that really clicked. They showed me not just what buttons to press, but how to think about rhythm, samples, arrangement, and the whole craft of beatmaking.

This is my Beatmaking Starter Pack — the set of videos that leveled me up.

🎛️ 1. Drums & Rhythm

10 Popular Drum Patterns Every Producer Should Know


Native Instruments J Dilla Drums Tutorial


4 Types of Bass for Beatmaking (Tutorial)


🎹 2. Sampling & Melodies

Wu Tang Clan Beat Tutorial [FREE Song Download]


MAKE SAMPLE CHOP BEATS - How to use FL Studio as MPC [FL Studio 12]


21 ESSENTIAL SliceX Tips (How to Use SliceX | FL studio)


🎚️ 3. Mixing & Sound Design 

LoFi Hip Hop Mixing Tutorial


Mixing Master Class | Episode 2 | EQ - Making Your Productions Shine


Mixing Master Class | Episode 9 | Reverb Fundamentals


The Best Snare Mixing Tricks & Tips | FL Studio Tutorial


Sidechain Explained & Why you NEED IT | FL Studio Tutorial



Every Plugin In FL Studio Explained


⏱️ 4. Productivity & Workflow

3 Essential Productivity and Workflow Tips for FL Studio