1
Name your beat
Enter a Beat Name at the top. This is required before generation begins.
2
Pick your mode
Toggle between Simple Mode and Creator Mode.
- Simple Mode — write a freeform prompt (up to 280 characters) describing the beat you want. Use Enhance Prompt to have AI expand and sharpen your description.
- Creator Mode — configure every parameter manually using the sections below.
3
Set your musical identity (Creator Mode)
Configure the core sound parameters:
Genre
Genre
Choose from 10 genre groups containing 100+ specific genres:
- Pop & Mainstream, Hip-Hop & Rap, Electronic & Dance
- Rock & Alternative, Metal, R&B & Soul
- Jazz & Blues, Country & Folk, Latin & World
- Mood & Cinematic
Moods
Moods
Pick up to 3 moods to shape the emotional texture of your beat (e.g., Dark, Energetic, Dreamy, Melancholic).
Key & Scale
Key & Scale
Choose a root note (C through B) and scale (Major or Minor), or leave on Auto. Orem suggests keys that fit your genre — for example, Trap defaults toward C Minor and F Minor.
BPM
BPM
Set tempo to Auto (genre-matched) or enter a custom value. Genre BPM defaults: Trap 140, Hip-Hop 90, House 124, Drum & Bass 174, Lo-Fi 80.
Leading Sound
Leading Sound
Choose the instrument or element that sits at the front of the mix: Piano, Synth Lead, Guitar, Strings, Choir, Pluck, Pads, Brass, 808 Lead, or Auto.
Complexity
Complexity
Set the production density: Minimal (sparse, few elements), Balanced (standard arrangement), or Full Production (dense, layered sound).
Beat Style
Beat Style
Select up to 3 styles from 70+ options — Lo-Fi, Trap, Cinematic, Dark, Dusty, Groovy, Melodic, Warm, Aggressive, Dreamy, Drill, Jazz-Infused, Vinyl, and more. Use the search bar to find a specific style quickly.
4
Save a profile or preset
Use Saved Profiles to store your current Creator Mode settings for future sessions. Load Presets to apply ready-made configurations instantly.
5
Generate your beat
Click Generate Beat. The beat enters the queue and appears in your Generated Beats panel when ready. Artwork is auto-generated in the background if you haven’t uploaded a custom cover.
Beats are generated as instrumentals — they contain no vocals by default. To add AI vocals to a beat, use the Sing Over tool in Music Studio.
Drafts and history
Drafts and history
Beat Studio saves your current settings as a draft automatically. The next time you open the studio, your last configuration reloads. Use the Load Drawer to restore saved profiles from previous sessions.
Genre-to-BPM reference (common genres)
Genre-to-BPM reference (common genres)