Music guide
Choosing tempo and loop length for game music
Define the input task and music's role, then calculate BPM and loop length. Includes comparison audio using the same drum arrangement at 100, 120 and 140 BPM, with a checklist.
Music production (3)
Design tempo, loops and the role of sound
Music guide
Why music loops break: duration, waveforms and reverb
An 8-second, four-bar loop at 120 BPM explains boundaries and frame counts, followed by clicks, reverb tails and Web Audio loop settings.
Music guide
Building a beat with kick, snare and hi-hat
Compare drum placement and input targets at 120 BPM, hear half-time and tempo changes separately, and distinguish a mixed WAV, individual stems and scheduled event times.
