The basic rhythm of kick and snare is easy to produce. Modern beat making software allows a complete novice to generate a reasonably decent rhythm in almost no time at all. There is one extremely useful trick that a lot of good producers use to make their drum loops really get people dancing.
The rhythm is meant to drive the song. In its most stripped down form, a beat consists simply of one percussive instrument. While this is often sufficient to create a formidable pulse over which to play instruments or sing, the addition of a second percussive sound increases the rhythmic options considerably.
Modern beats rely on the kick and the snare. Hi hats, toms, and all other sounds are just ways to fill out the basic rhythm provided by these two sounds. Failing to achieve a good kick sound is one of the main reasons that an otherwise promising beat may sound dull and uninteresting.
The secret is to layer samples together and trigger them simultaneously. Perhaps the most basic example of this would be to select a primary kick sound, something with a nice initial hit and a little bit of depth to it, and then apply compression until the attack is very prominent. Keeping a little bit of the bass thump in the mix will help to offset the click of the attack.
The rest of the kick is filed out with the second sample. Here it is best to chose a deep, tonal sound. While the overall effect that a producer is trying to achieve may depend in no small part upon the genre of the music being created, a murky, thick sound is often used.
These two patches triggered together will provide that thick, punchy kick that good drum loops need. Creating grooves that get people dancing is easy with a strong bass beat. The kick can be the most important instrument of all.
The rhythm is meant to drive the song. In its most stripped down form, a beat consists simply of one percussive instrument. While this is often sufficient to create a formidable pulse over which to play instruments or sing, the addition of a second percussive sound increases the rhythmic options considerably.
Modern beats rely on the kick and the snare. Hi hats, toms, and all other sounds are just ways to fill out the basic rhythm provided by these two sounds. Failing to achieve a good kick sound is one of the main reasons that an otherwise promising beat may sound dull and uninteresting.
The secret is to layer samples together and trigger them simultaneously. Perhaps the most basic example of this would be to select a primary kick sound, something with a nice initial hit and a little bit of depth to it, and then apply compression until the attack is very prominent. Keeping a little bit of the bass thump in the mix will help to offset the click of the attack.
The rest of the kick is filed out with the second sample. Here it is best to chose a deep, tonal sound. While the overall effect that a producer is trying to achieve may depend in no small part upon the genre of the music being created, a murky, thick sound is often used.
These two patches triggered together will provide that thick, punchy kick that good drum loops need. Creating grooves that get people dancing is easy with a strong bass beat. The kick can be the most important instrument of all.
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Have a look at OddGrooves' website for more information on how to put together your own drum loops? A selection of free drum loops is also available for download.
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