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Step 6: To get a big, pumping sound, we’ll use sidechain compression. First we need a beat, so we create a basic kick and snare pattern using Redrum’s Hip Hop Kit 03. Place slot 1’s kick on every quarter-note beat (as shown) and turn its Length down to one o’clock. Then put the slot 7’s snare on top of every other kick and turn the Level fully up.