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8. Out of the loop

If you’re looking for a new way of making beats, why not try spending a full day making 16-bar loops? After this, go through all the sketches you’ve done at the start of your next session and choose the best ones – listening with fresh ears will instantly give you a new perspective on the ideas you’ve come up with. Don’t chuck the other loops away, though – they might be ideal inspiration for a collaborator!