✅ STEP 2: Set the Tempo For epic trap beats, set tempo to 140–150 BPM BandLab: Click the tempo icon (top bar) → Type in 145 BPM ✅ STEP 3: Add a Drum Track Click + Add Track → Choose Drum Machine Select “808 Kit” or Trap Kit Build a basic pattern: Kick: on beat 1 and 3 Snare: on beat 2 and 4 Hi-hats: 1/8 or 1/16 grid (trap rolls) 📌 Pro Tip: Use triplet rolls or stuttered hi-hats for trap realism. ✅ STEP 4: Add 808 Bass Add a new Instrument Track Choose Bass > “Classic 808” Use MIDI piano roll to follow your kick pattern Add slides and pitch drops for trap flavor 🎯 Tip: Make sure 808 is in the same key as your melody. ✅ STEP 5: Add Melody (Epic / Indian Style) Add Sampler Track You can do either: Use BandLab’s Loops > Browse “World” or “Indian” OR upload your own sitar / flute / tabla samples Layer instruments: Sitar or Flute on top (melody) Use minor scale (e.g., D# minor = dark, cinematic) 🎯 Tip: Look for free Indian instrument samples on: Freesound.org Looperman.com Or just search: “Free Sitar Sample WAV” ✅ STEP 6: Add Pads or Strings (Cinematic Layer) Add new Instrument Track Choose Synth > Ambient Pad / Strings Play long chords in background (Minor chords) Example: D# minor → C# minor → B major Keep volume low (for atmosphere) ✅ STEP 7: Add FX (Risers, Impacts, War Horns) Go to Loops tab Search: “Riser”, “Impact”, or “Horn” Drag and drop into your drop or transition areas 🎯 Use war horns for the “Yodha” (warrior) vibe! ✅ STEP 8: Structure the Beat Here’s a basic trap structure: Section Bars Elements Intro 4–8 Pads, sitar, FX Build 4–8 Add drums, riser Drop 8–16 Full drums + 808 + melody Breakdown 4–8 Just sitar + FX Outro 4 Fade out with pads/flute ✅ STEP 9: Mix Your Beat Click Mixer icon (top right) Adjust volume levels: Kick + 808 = loudest Melodies & pads = softer Add Reverb to sitar/flute Add EQ to remove low-end from melodies ✅ STEP 10: Export Your Beat Click “File” > Download Choose: Mixdown as WAV (high quality) Or MP3 (smaller size) 🕉️ OPTIONAL: Indian Vibe Enhancers To make it feel more like “Geeta Ka Yodha”: 🎻 Add: Tabla loops in background Flute melody in minor scale Sanskrit vocal chants as FX (low volume) 🔥 Layer with: Trap 808s War drums Epic reverb 🎁 BONUS: Want a Ready-Made Sample Pack? I can send you a free sample pack with: Tabla loops Sitar melodies Indian FX War horns + risers Just let me know and I’ll give you a Google Drive link! ✅