← Music Production · Finish it · about 25 min
Arrange, automate, and export
Turn a loop into a song, then share it.
From loop to song
A loop is just an idea. To make a song, change it over time.
Intro
Start with only a few parts, like drums or a pad.
Verse
Add the bass and a simple melody.
Chorus
Add everything. Make it the biggest part of the song.
Verse and chorus again
Repeat with small changes to keep it interesting.
Ending
Strip it back, or end on a big final chord.
Automation
Automation means a control (volume, pan, an effect amount) changes over time, all on its own.
Fade in an intro. Open up a filter before the chorus. Automation is what makes a mix move.
Export your song
Before you share it, listen all the way through. Then export it as an audio file.
| Ableton Live | Logic Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Command | File → Export Audio/Video | File → Bounce → Project or Section |
| Shortcut | Cmd + Shift + R | Cmd + B |
| Good format | WAV (best quality) or MP3 (small) | WAV (best quality) or MP3 (small) |