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To start, the process of creating a pop song often begins with laying down a solid drum foundation. Using Ableton, sample packs can be a treasure trove for aspiring producers. Searching for free drum sample packs online or utilizing platforms like Splice can provide you with the perfect kick and snare sounds.
Once the drum sounds are selected—layering snare samples to achieve desired depth—you move into programming the drum pattern in Ableton. The ease of editing and duplicating sequences demonstrates how intuitive music production can be when you know what to do.