Higher-frequency elements like the güira (scraper) or campana (cowbell) add the "metallic" energy essential to the genre. 2. Software & Methods

Often used for detailed MIDI editing. A common starting tempo for merengue is 100 BPM .

Ideal for adding a merengue track to a video or making simple audio cuts directly on a phone or PC. 3. Workflow for Adding Bases

Depending on your skill level, you can use different platforms to edit or create these bases:

Building a merengue base requires specific percussive sounds layered in a precise pattern: