Island Theory Labby Island Production Academy

01 · Rhythm · Find the Beat

Find the Beat

Pulse
The steady beat you nod your head to.
Tempo (BPM)
How fast the pulse goes, in beats per minute.
Bar
A group of beats. Beat ONE starts each bar and feels strongest.

Groove · 4/4 at 90 BPM

Beat ONE is the yellow light, with a bright ping and a heavier kick.

Change 4/4 ↔ 3/4 and the tempo stays the same — only the number of beats in each bar changes.

Production Rep

Tap beat ONE for four bars

You get one bar of count-in with lights. Then the lights go dark while the groove keeps playing: tap once on every beat ONE for 4 bars. Tap the pad, or press Space / Enter. Uses the current 4/4 at 90 BPM.