Author's Response:
My knowledge with the program (Fruity Loops 5) is VERY limited. I STILL don't know how to edit how long a note is held, so I can only use the sounds that hold for a short time, thus limiting how much "hit" sounds I can add to the program; as oppose to "hold" sounds, like a whole note versus a quarter note. Or ambient sounds, for that matter.
I followed a tutorial up until I learned how to add sounds and edit the playlist. Then, I got too excited at my newfound discovery and started toying aroung with the program :)
I know EXACTLY what you mean by the basicness, and needing to be "beefed up". These are nowhere near finished results for my tracks, but as far as I am capable of doing, this is as good as they will get...for now. I do plan to go back and add to all my tracks once I learn more.
Thank you for the constructive criticism.