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Learn how to program realistic drum arrangements from start to finish in this comprehensive 27-minute tutorial by Make Pop Music. Master the entire process including creating drum grooves, adding licks and fills, humanizing velocities and timing, and more. The tutorial covers essential techniques like programming kick and snare patterns, adding accent hits, incorporating ghost notes, creating hat patterns, using crashes and cymbals, developing hat rolls, and properly humanizing your drums for authentic sound. Discover the mindset behind effective drum programming and see clear examples comparing poor versus good programming approaches. Perfect for music producers looking to elevate their drum production skills with professional techniques.
Syllabus
Intro 0:00
Giveaway 0:35
Multi Sample Libraries Vs. One Shots 1:30
How You Want To Program Drums 2:41
Programming The Kick and Snare Pattern 3:11
Accent Snare and Kick hits 5:40
Programming Ghost Notes 8:22
Programming A Hat Pattern 13:53
Adding Crashes and Cymbals 17:07
Creating Hat Rolls 18:22
Humanizing The Drums 19:30
Adding Fills and Seasoning 20:45
Tweaking Drum Velocities 23:13
Humanization Features In Drum Programs 23:41
My Mindset When Programming Drums 24:44
Bad Programming Vs. Good Programming Example 25:13
Taught by
Make Pop Music