Daze Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 Hello guys! I have recently started producing my own music, and it's a lot of fun. Most things turn out okay, bassline, lead, etc., but I could really use some help on how to create nice drumpatterns. I got some pretty nice kicks, but I need something to kind of carry the rhythm along. Some artists do this in a wonderful way, like for example Dark Soho in their high-tempo tracks (like Karbaros). I am looking for ways to create that kind of dark, raw drums. I would appreciate it a lot if i could get some tips on how to build a nice pattern, what sounds or tools to use, special techniques, etc. Keep in mind that I am quite new to this, so even the most obvious advice might be of great use to me. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philter Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 ok ill try to give you some advice on drum patterns: First of all before you even lay your hands on any input device such as a keyboard or drumpad, it is important to start tappin beats with your fingers, feet and other limbs. And do this on any occasion you here musik no matter what style. this will help you to get a feeling for groove and variation. Better still would be to take a few lessons from a drummer, or even just practice on a drummkit. Once youve done that for a while, you will have found the type of grooves and patterns you like. The next step is then to transefere this knowlage to your sequencer, If you feel that you can not tap as fast as you track is, simply slow it down, record the pattern, and then speed the track to its original tempo. Important as well is the so called shuffel/swing of the patterns. this determins the groove by shifting notes anywhere (eg.) from straight 16s (very straight) to 16tripplets (very shuffeld). As far as the sound of your drums is concerned, a raw sound can be achived by keeping the drums very dry. If you want to add Fatness to your drumsound use compression. Hope some of this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Thanks! You did indeed help me, and I really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benf52 Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 i found that a very important thing is tuning each sample to make it fit the key u are working on... then u can also shape them with enveloppe... so they are not too long for example..i use battery from my drum samples, where it's easy to do those things... another important thing is to have the right samples... sounds basic but it helps... so try collecting many samples and then make a folder with the best ones... one more thing is play with velocities... u can make very cool and groovy stuff that way... also u can add some delay to ur drums and some reverb, works wonders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Thanks a lot guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 depends on the style maybe but try cutting samples of some old funk and jazz songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybernetika Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 In order to make a track more driving, I suggest an element that hits every or almost every 1/16th. To make drums darker, simply pitch them down, and add reverb/delay. A tabla synth can add some nice driving percussive FX. Try Rimshots or Toms, or play with the pitch of Hihats. "Targeted" Delay will really help you spice up a boring repetitive pattern of any percussion. Delay times of 3/16 are your friend, just try that. Specialist for great Delay FX is the VST Ohmforce Ohmboyz. And then of course panning is butter and bread to any percussion. ReFX Vanguard has some great percussive lines. It's basically a noise waveform with a short ADSR, sent into an arpeggiator or a trancegate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daze Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Thanks guys, you've helped me a lot. As a matter of fact, after the tips from you guys, I think my drums have already improved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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