Recording is clean with no unwanted noise or clipping One-shot sounds (snare, hat, crash, percussion, fill) are edited and shaped All sounds are named clearly and saved in the library

Drum pattern places snare on 2 & 4, kick on 1, and hats with intention Drums and percussion show repetition with variation Fill sounds or crashes are used to add rhythmic interest

Loops are expanded through 8 bars with changes along the way Vocal or melodic parts are 2–4 bars long and recorded cleanly Final arrangement is consistent, varied, and balanced