Drum Programming Masterclass, Part 2: Samplers & Sequencing

Build Better Beats through drum programming patterns and style tips including Drum and Bass, Trap, Dubstep, much more!

What you'll learn

At the completion of this class, students will understand and be able to use basic beat patterns and build unique and progressive beats.

The 6 keys to understanding meter and pulse

The keys to making solid Drum and Bass drum patterns.

The keys to making bangin Dubstep drum patterns.

The keys to making tight Trap drum patterns.

The 3 most important elements of the drum pattern

The 5 keys to a drum groove with "feel"

The most important elements to the "basic pattern"

The top 5 reasons to add "swing" to your patterns

Requirements

Students should be comfortable with an audio sequencing application (Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, FL Studio, Fruity Loops, etc.) Any audio sequencer will work.

Students should be ready to make tracks using beats!

Sample libraries are not required. Samples will be provided.

Students do not need to know how to read music, rhythms, or any music theory.

Description

** Udemy Top Seller **  Courses by this instructor are consistently listed in Top Selling Music Courses.This is a class designed for music producers who are ready to get serious about drum programming. The art of programming drums on a MIDI grid, in drum machines, or with audio files can be tricky to master but when you finish this class, your tracks will have the extra energy that comes from professional drum tracks.Dr. Allen is a professional musician, top-rated Udemy instructor, and university professor. In 2017 the Star Tribune featured him as a "Mover and a Shaker," and he is recognized by the Grammy Foundation for his music education classes. 100% Answer Rate! Every single question posted to this class is answered within 24 hours by the instructor. I'll be using Ableton Live and some Logic in this course, but it will be easy to following along on whatever program you are most comfortable with. We will start the class off with an explanation of working with samplers and working on the MIDI grid. Then we will learn to adapt that pattern to work for a number of different styles, including Drum and Bass, Trap, and Dubstep.DRUM PROGRAMMING MASTERCLASS, PART 2: SAMPLERS & SEQUENCING is a comprehensive class - that means there are three (3!) different classes that together make the complete sequence. This is Part 2. Also in the class, we will be doing a number of analysis projects. That just means we will load up some tracks, and re-construct the beat in the track. Doing this will help us to see how those beats are built and guide us in making our own beats. Topics include:Tools of the tradeWhere to find good, free, samples (My favorite sites!)Tools of the tradeWhy work with samplers?How samplers workThe classic hardware samplers: The Roland 808Note On, Note Off IssuesVelocity Drum and Bass patterns"Playing It In"Quantization SettingsControllersRecording ControllersUsing Ableton's Groove SettingsDubstep PatternsUsing Effects in a Drum PatternFilteringDelay EffectsReversed SoundsPitch ShiftingElements of TrapProgramming Trap BeatsDynamic EffectsGhost NotesNoise RisersHumanism… And much more!!!Analysis Tracks:John B: Up All NightSub Focus: X-RayKonflict: The BeckoningSkrillex: Scary Monsters and Nice SpritesFlux Pavillion: I Can't StopGent and Jawns: Turn UpBro Safari: The DropYou will not have another opportunity to learn Beat Programming in a more comprehensive way than this. Start here.The course is a roadmap to MAKING STUNNING TRACKS with better drums.All the tools you need to produce great drum tracks are included in this course and the entire course is based on real-life experiences - not just academic theory.Please click the "Take This Course" button so you can start making better beats today.** I guarantee that this course is the most thorough drum programming course available ANYWHERE on the market - or your money back (30 day money back guarantee, as per Udemy Terms) **–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––- Praise for Courses by Jason Allen:⇢  "It seems like every little detail is being covered in an extremely simple fashion. The learning process becomes relaxed and allows complex concepts to get absorbed easily. My only regret is not taking this course earlier." - M. Shah⇢  "Great for everyone without any knowledge so far. I bought all three parts… It's the best investment in leveling up my skills so far.." - Z. Palce⇢  "Excellent explanations! No more or less than what is needed." - A. Tóth⇢  "VERY COOL. I've waited for years to see a good video course, now I don't have to wait anymore. Thank You!" - Jeffrey Koury⇢  "I am learning LOTS! And I really like having the worksheets!" - A. Deichsel⇢  "The basics explained very clearly - loads of really useful tips!" - J. Pook⇢  "Jason is really quick and great with questions, always a great resource for an online class!" M. Smith––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts to all future classes in the series. 

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Welcome & Introduction

Lecture 2 About Me

Lecture 3 Tools (I'm going to be using Ableton Live, but any audio program will work!)

Lecture 4 Review: How to read rhythms on the grid

Lecture 5 Review: The basic beat

Section 2: Working with Samplers

Lecture 6 Why work with samplers?

Lecture 7 Hardware drum machines

Lecture 8 The basic outline of a Sampler (in Ableton Live)

Lecture 9 The basic outline of a Sampler (in Logic Pro X)

Section 3: Working on the MIDI Grid

Lecture 10 Advantages of MIDI

Lecture 11 Note On/Off

Lecture 12 Velocity

Lecture 13 Setting up a MIDI Track

Section 4: Genre Study: Drum and Bass

Lecture 14 Back to the basic beat

Lecture 15 A Drum and Bass "basic" pattern

Lecture 16 Analysis: John B - Up All Night

Lecture 17 Analysis: Sub Focus - X-Ray

Lecture 18 Analysis: Konflict - The Beckoning

Section 5: Performance and Humanization

Lecture 19 "Playing it in"

Lecture 20 Quantization and Settings

Lecture 21 Controllers

Lecture 22 Recording Controllers

Lecture 23 Ableton's Groove Settings

Section 6: Genre Study: Dubstep

Lecture 24 The basics of Dubstep

Lecture 25 Analysis: Skrillex - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Lecture 26 Analysis: Flux Pavillion - I Can't Stop

Lecture 27 Analysis: The drop section in Flux Pavillion, I Can't Stop

Section 7: Using Effects

Lecture 28 Adding some life with effects

Lecture 29 Filtering

Lecture 30 Delay Effects

Lecture 31 Reversed Sounds

Lecture 32 Pitch Shifting

Section 8: Genre Study: Trap

Lecture 33 The basics of Trap

Lecture 34 Analysis: Turn Up - Gent and Jawns

Lecture 35 Analysis: The Drop - Bro Safari

Section 9: Dynamic Effects

Lecture 36 What are dynamic effects?

Lecture 37 Ghost Notes

Lecture 38 Noise Risers

Lecture 39 Volume for Variation

Section 10: Files for Playing Around

Lecture 40 Download: Complete Session

Section 11: Wrap Up

Lecture 41 What comes next?

Lecture 42 Thanks and bye!

Lecture 43 Bonus Lecture: Discount Offers & Mailing List

Students who are making tracks, but want a better handle on how to program drums.,Students are interested in electronic music and want to learn the fundamentals of drum programming.