Pro Tools® includes dedicated tools for beat making, offering a complete workflow for drum programming, sampling, composing, and arranging. Create grooves quickly with the built-in drum sequencer, write parts with MIDI, and shape your sound using over 100 virtual instruments and effects.
Creative tools for beat making
Program hard-hitting drum beats
Get ideas flowing with built-in MIDI and drum-sequencing tools that make it easy to program, edit, and shape grooves that punch through any mix.
Find melodies fast
Write melodies effortlessly with built-in arpeggiators and MIDI tools that spark ideas and inspire new musical possibilities.
Build rich chords
Explore harmonies and progressions effortlessly with built-in chord tools to discover new voicings, find the right vibe, and shape the emotion of your track.
Discover new rhythms
Experiment with polyrhythms using intuitive rhythm sequencers that help you break free from familiar patterns and uncover new rhythmic possibilities.
visualize your music
MIDI Editor
Visualize, record, and edit notes in Pro Tools with powerful MIDI workflows designed to keep your ideas moving.
FIND THE RIGHT SOUNDS
Kontakt 8 Player
Pro Tools comes with Kontakt 8 Player, giving you instant access to a wide range of instruments to shape your sound.
SAMPLES FOR DAYS
Splice
Browse millions of samples with Splice integration in Pro Tools and spark ideas by dragging sounds straight into your session.
RECORD WITH EASE
Multitrack Recording
Capture vocals, instruments, or external gear with the same seamless recording features you use to build beats.
POLISH YOUR BEATS
Mixing Workflows
Once your beat is done, polish and perfect it for release with a full suite of professional mixing tools, plugins, and effects.
FLIP YOUR SOUNDS
Music Sampling
Quickly chop, stretch, and flip audio into new ideas with music sampling features powered by intelligent editing in Pro Tools.
resources
Ultimate guide to MIDI in music production
Discover how MIDI drives beat making—from sequencing and editing to audio-to-MIDI.
How to make a beat: Getting started
Step-by-step guide to making beats, from your first groove to full arrangements.
Drum programming guide: How to program drums
Learn to create drum patterns that shape the groove and feel of your beats.
Your complete toolkit for beat making
Create, experiment, and discover new sounds in Pro Tools.
*Kontakt is a trademark of Native Instruments GmbH