The main screen has 24 channels (opposed to previous game's 16), where premade sounds called "riffs" can be layered together.

[5] The multiplayer mode is turn-based where up to four players manage beats, rhythms, or melodies to form one complete song.

[6] GameSpot reviewed the PS1 version: "If you're a serious musician and tool around on your PC, you're probably going to be frustrated or bored, as the RAM is obviously limited and the library is nothing you haven't seen or used before.

"[6] IGN said: "The video library is massive, and the utilitarian feel and ease of composition is nearly flawless.

For the most part the sound effects and beats are great to use and easy to paste into the music score, or to alter.