How to Create Loops Using Text Prompts
One of the fastest ways to start making music in Tchaikovsky is by generating short loops.
Loops are perfect for building beats, layering ideas, or just breaking through creative blocks — and all you need to get started is a simple text prompt.
Here’s how it works.
Step 1: Open a New Project
From your dashboard, click “New Project” to launch a fresh DAW session.
You’ll see the timeline editor, which is where your loop will be created.
Step 2: Write a Focused Prompt
Click the “Generate” button, then enter a prompt that clearly describes the loop you want.
Good prompts for loops are:
- Short and style-specific
- Focused on vibe, tempo, and instruments
- Clear about structure (like “4 bars” or “8 bars”)
Example prompts:
- “Funky bassline at 100 BPM, 4-bar loop.”
- “Chill ambient synth pad, 8-bar loop in A minor.”
- “Trap hi-hat rhythm at 140 BPM, tight and crisp, 4 bars.”
The AI will generate a section based on exactly what you describe.
Step 3: Adjust and Tweak
Once your loop appears:
- Trim or stretch notes if you want a tighter or looser feel.
- Change the instrument to fit your track better (e.g., swap a piano for a Rhodes).
- Quantize if needed to lock the groove tighter.
- Duplicate the loop across the timeline to build structure.
Tchaikovsky lets you treat generated loops just like any other MIDI — full control, no restrictions.
Step 4: Export Your Loop
You can export the loop in different formats:
- MIDI to use in other DAWs.
- WAV or MP3 if you want a rendered audio version.
- Sheet Music (PDF) if you want to score or notate it.
Pick whatever fits your project best.
Bonus Tip: Layer Multiple Loops
Nothing says you have to stop at one loop.
You can generate a chord progression, a bassline, and a lead melody separately — then stack them together to build a full section.
Tchaikovsky makes it easy to layer and experiment without losing your flow.
Final Thoughts
Creating loops with text prompts is one of the quickest ways to get inspired inside Tchaikovsky.
The more specific you are with your prompt, the more targeted and useful the loop will be.
Give it a shot — you might be surprised how far one simple loop can take you.