Create Various Beats With SoundPad For Windows 11
Create music easily with this simple to use software
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Key notes
- SoundPad is a music production software and it's available for modern versions of Windows.
- It's available completely free from the Microsoft Store, so feel free to check it out.
Passionate about music? Then you might want to try Soundpad app for Windows 11. The app is freely available from the Microsoft Store and works great on any touch screen device.
This isn’t the most advanced music production software, but will be perfect for beginners, so let’s see how it works and what it can do.
An in-depth look at SoundPad for Windows 11
As we’ve mentioned, the app is freely downloadable from the Microsoft Store, and one thing that we love about it is that even if it is free, there are no ads in the app that will annoy you.
The developers have really thought about the pleasure of the users, and we thank them for that.
When you open the app, you will go directly into the mixing area, where you have all your tools to create your own custom beats.
Everything the app has to offer is on this single screen and might I say, very neatly designed. Starting from the left side, you will see all the volume rockers for each individual track, while on the opposite side, you will find the controls.
The user has at his disposal a volume control unit that allows him to mute all the channels at once or crank them up to full power.
It would have been nice to see a 50% volume button here also, or a custom volume button where the user can add in his own value, but nevertheless, handy.
Also, here, you can find the so-called Panic Button, which stops the sounds without interfering with the volume (essentially, a stop button).
Underneath the Volume Control, you can find the Samples area, where you can add your own sounds to each of the 16 channels it has.
This is great for those who want to create unique sounds. By pressing the Change Samples button, you bring up the panel with all of the channels, and you can change any of them by clicking on it.
When you do this, the app opens the default file explorer and you have to browse for the sounds to replace the default ones.
At the bottom, you find the Metronome switch, which, when started, it continuously plays a generic drum sound. This can come in handy if you want a constant beat in your music.
The Sample Pads occupy the main portion of the window. This is where the magic happens. Each of these 16 pads has its own sound, and when you want to start creating music, all you have to do is start tapping or clicking on them.
To my surprise, there is no record function, which is quite a drawback if you ask me, as you cannot save any of the music you create.
Overall, SoundPad for Windows 11 is a very nice way to have fun. If you enjoy making music, then you should give it a try.
Some features that we didn’t mention include:
- The 10×6 Pad grid lets you launch up to 10 loops and sounds at a time
- Preset Pack lets you remix songs that you’ve already created
- The Edit Mode allows you to change your styles when you’re playing the session
- Beat Synchronization automatically syncs your beat to the song.
⇒ Download Sound Pad for Windows 11
What are the requirements for Soundpad?
- Available only on PC
- Windows 8.1 or higher
- Works on 32-bit, 64-bit, and ARM versions
- 2 GB RAM
This is a great but simple app, and its features are limited compared to other premium apps. However, we have a guide on professional music software, so you might want to check it out and learn more.
If you already used SoundPad, do tell us more about your experience in the comments below.
