Especially with the advancement of new software and online technology.
There is no need for expensive hardware or even a vast knowledge of music or programming skill.
Initially the idea of creating your own drum beats gives images of huge kits or complex sound desks and a mountain of software programs to wade through as you painstakingly work out the recording of such tracks.
In reality now there are a lot of sites that offer simple online, visual interfaces that are as easy to function as point and click.
Most online software also has this capability.
Select what instrument you want and then begin hitting the keys you want.
So imagine developing your rhythm section, playing it back and then entering your melody as it plays along.
A great benefit if you know what you want it to sound like but you're not sure where in the bar it should come.
This function of recording in real time is usually possible with individual drums too, as long as you are using a good program.
Drum backing tracks are a useful, if not essential tool for the modern musician.
Creating your own can solve a lot of issues and give you great benefits.
They can be tailor made to suit your needs ability or music genre.
Plus its a lot of fun composing away with such ease.