When it comes to music production before you even press a button or twiddle a knob there is a binary decision to make. Do you start with the Drums or Melodic content? In this post…
Tag: drums
Regardless of genre, the kick drum is usually the driving force behind a beat. It’s the thing you feel in your stomach when you enter a club. So making sure your kick hits right is…
One of the most powerful tools in a producer’s arsenal is layering. Layering beats isn’t just about stacking sounds for the sake of it. Done well it can create depth and complexity as well as…
When it comes to production, your drums (possibly more than any other element) will influence and shape the overall sound of your track. They represent the foundation that glues everything together. If your drum sounds…
For many musical styles and genres, creating realistic MIDI drums and patterns can be the key to success. Music technology has come a long way since the humble drum machines of the 80’s. It’s now…
When it comes to Hip-Hop there are many styles and eras to talk of. If however, you had to divide the sound of Hip-Hop into just two categories you’d most likely be looking at Trap…
