So you want to make your own beats? I'm sure you have heard songs on the radio and said to your self - "hey, I can do a track that sounds 100 times better than that.
" The truth is you probably can, if you avoid these common mistakes.

1. Don't just settle for any audio production software.
   I know there are a lot of choices out there for beat making software.
   However, you've got to find one that has professional capabilities.
   You should also find one that feels most comfortable when you actually use it to make your own beats.
   
2. Don't spend all of your money buying FX plug-ins.
   Having a few sound FX bundles is cool...
   just know when to quit.
   Nothing worse than seeing a producer sitting on 12 different equalizer plug-ins.
   One or two is all he'll ever need (and use).
   
3. Don't disregard the importance of sample quality.
   A common misconception amongst producers is that all samples are created equally.
   They'll throw in any sample into their track expecting to "tweak" it later in the mix down.
   Forget about it.
   If you want to make your own beats, you've got to get really good at sample creation and selection.
   
4. Don't work on your track at full volume.
   I know we all get a kick out of cranking the speakers to 10.
   However, when you're working on a track, try to keep the volume at a low comfort level.
   You'll be able to hear the sounds a lot better, and decrease chances for "noise fatigue".
   
5. Don't hesitate to seek help.
   The biggest benefit in my production came from working at a professional studio.
   I thought I had it all figured out, until I saw how the pros were putting their tracks together.
   Always be on the look out for instructional resources to expand your beat making knowledge.
   

If you don't avoid these things, you may find yourself struggling.
You want to be able to enjoy yourself when you make your own beats.
Ignoring the 5 things I have listed above will certainly prevent that from happening.
So go ahead and get started.
You can demo a few audio production programs, and FX plug-in packages.
Look into some production courses to get a better understanding of how to get your tracks sounding right.
And make your own beats sound better than that one radio song you've been completely unimpressed by.