Drum Production Bible: Secret Methods For Modern Beat Making

Name: Drum Production Bible: Secret Methods For Modern Beat Making
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Go from beginner to advanced by learning today's drum programing techniques!

Created byThe Songwriting Team

Last updated 12/2015

English

What you'll learn

You will be able to make drums that sound way freaking cool
You will be able to make your productions sound more relevant and interesting
You'll know how to build out drums that will support your client's songs in a way that will make them love you
You will know how to effectively work with loops and samples to create the big picture sound that you're after
You'll be able to use processing and effects more creatively which will make your friends jealous
You will be inspired to develop your own drum production techniques

Course content

3 sections • 28 lectures • 2h 16m total length

Instructor And Course Introduction2:47
Are you ready for modern drum production awesomeness? In the next few hours you'll find yourself more knowledgable and inspired to make better music. This video will introduce you to your course, your instructor, and tell you more about the exciting topics that you'll get to learn how to master. Enjoy!
How To Best Study This Course & Put It Into Action!0:58
I want you to get your money's worth! This text lecture goes over some important tips to make your learning experience the best that it can possibly be.
3 Ways To Program Drums! Which is the best?3:11
In this intro lecture we will discuss 3 different ways of programming drums. We'll describe each approach and their pros and cons.
Must Read! An important disclaimer before we start!0:18
Read this disclaimer before starting the next section of the course...

A Look At The "By Hand To Grid" Method Of Making Beats3:09
In this lecture you'll learn about the benefits of "By Hand To Grid" and why we choose to do it on most of our productions. This well help prime you for the lectures to come...
Using Samples To Support A Song's Story / Using Other Sounds As Drum Samples6:11
In this inspirational drum production tutorial we show you how to use sounds that aren't drums to create awesome drum patterns. We took it a step further by choosing sounds that supported the message of the song. Slick huh?
Don't Be Topless! Use Toppers8:01
In this drum production tutorial we show you what "toppers" are and how they will forever change your beats!
Examples Of Pushing A Loop To It's Breaking Point7:51
In this drum production tutorial we show you a few different drum programming techniques that will allow you to be super creative with using loops. If you think you "can't be creative with loops" then you're in for a big surprise. Manipulating, stretching, distortion, and chopping up loops can create various effects and add vibe!
Learn OTHER Ways To Use 808 Kicks5:17
In this drum tutorial you'll learn new ways to use those same ol' 808 kicks. We all know the "normal" ways to use 808 kicks but there are some really cool synth and impact effects that you can make with them. Check it out...
See Why Low Passing Is Your Friend3:56
In this drum production tutorial we will show you how to creatively use low passing to make your drums sound more modern. This is great for moody RnB, modern pop, EDM, and alternative hip hop!
Using "Altered" Loops For Thickness And Feel5:10
One of the problems with programming drums is that they can lose "feel". In this drum programming tutorial you will learn how to choose the right loops and manipulate them so that they support your tracks. We use this drum programming secret on almost every track we make!
You Can Make Your Crashes/Impacts WAY Cooler!2:56
Boring cymbal crashes and impacts? This drum programming secret will change that! With one small move you can add a new dimension and movement to unexciting transitions.
When Percussion Is More Awesome Than Cymbals3:28
This drum production tutorial is more of an inspirational challenge! We demonstrate how you can program a drum beat with no hats or cymbals forcing you to get creative with percussion, sounds, and accents to make the track great!
How Distortion Can Save The Day5:12
Distortion is in. In this drum tutorial we show you what you could be capable of when distorting tracks. A lot of times it's the perfect thing!
The Slow Motion Tom Decay Trick2:35
In this drum production tutorial we show you a secret to manipulating the decay of your samples to create stunning effects and detail.
Using 1980's Secrets To Make Bigger Snares!2:03
The 80's sound is hot! In this drum production tutorial we discuss the layers that go into creating that 80's snare. There's a layer in there that you don't want to exclude!
How To Program Better Ghost Notes For Realism7:35
Ghost notes are tricky in the programming world. Not anymore! In this drum production tutorial you'll learn how handcraft ghost notes for added realism.
The Ultimate Cymbal Production Guide For Realism11:21
Cymbals are another thing to get right when programming drums. In this drum production tutorial you'll get some practical tips for making your cymbals sound more like a real drummer.
Learn The "Stutter Toms" Technique2:09
In this drum tutorial you'll learn a cool technique that will add unique texture to your beats.
The Futuristic Sound Of Adding Tonal Elements3:31
What's the sound of future drums? In this drum production tutorial we show you how creatively adding tonal elements will spice up your tracks and make them more modern sounding.
Creating Unique Rhythms With "Drum Line" Loops4:41
In this drum production tutorial we'll show you how crazy you can get with mangling and manipulating "drum line" loops to make hard hitting drum tracks. And yes... I'm talking about the marching band kind!
Kick Mania - The Story of 6 Sick Kicks Working Together4:05
In this drum programming tutorial you will see how you can creatively use 6 different versions of a kick drum, in this case an 808 kick, to create a synergistic effect. Crazy stuff!
New Inspiration: Avoiding The One3:46
It's easy to get stuck on the same patterns. The four on the floor is overused. The purpose of this drum programming tutorial is to help you challenge yourself and think outside the box when creating new rhythms.
Instantly Improve Your Programmed Demo Drums6:47
This drum production tutorial is very practical and usable! You'll learn a great process for quickly making programmed demo drums sound radio ready while cutting time.
Free Bonus: Alt-Rock / Indie Drum Walkthrough For Film/TV Project17:21
This is a free video from our YouTube series where we do a full walkthrough of how we programmed drums for a client's song. Enjoy!
Free Bonus: Future Pop/Ambient Drum Production Walkthrough10:20
This is a free video from our YouTube series where we do a full walkthrough of how we programmed drums for a client's song. Enjoy!

Requirements

Great for beginner and intermediate drum programmers
Basic knowledge of music production is recommended
A desire to make awesome music

Description

**Introductory pricing - Price will increase on March 1st, 2016

**2/1/16 - Over 250 new students!!

Are you new to programming drums?... In just 2 short and inspiring hours you'll be creating better tracks that will impress your clients... Watch the free sample lectures below!

Want to produce stunning songs? It all starts with compelling drums!

We're skipping the "boring fundamental stuff". This course IS NOT about that...

Instead, we've chosen a handful of practical drum production tricks/approaches that we use to make $1,000+ tracks for our clients! You're about to go from beginner to intermediate :)

Each lesson gives shows the step-by-step process, discusses the creative decisions that were made, and allows you to hear the technique put to use in a real song.

The purpose of this course is to help music creators like you learn the secret tips and tricks that make tracks sound unique and relevant. These techniques can be applied to any modern music genre including but not limited to: Electro, Hip Hop, Pop Rock, Indie, Future Pop, Alternative RnB, etc.

This course is easy to follow and is beneficial for music creators of ALL levels especially beginners!

Do I need specific DAW?

Nope! Although we use Logic X you can use any DAW that you want!

Why should you take this course?

Your personal production brand is simply a combination of the techniques you know and you perception of how to best execute them. We promise that you'll absolutely LOVE learning all of these different approaches to producing drums and will be inspired to make better music.

Who are we?

This course was created by us, The Songwriting Team. We're a full time production company that creates relevant music for 200+ clients in over 20 countries. We understand what goes into making songs that clients want to pay for. We have a passion for making music and love sharing our knowledge with the world.

READY FOR A FRESH APPROACH? Enroll now by clicking the big green button.

Let's do this!

Who this course is for:

Music producers (beginner and intermediate) and creators who love making fresh and relevant music
Pop, Hip Hop, Electro, Indie, Alternative RnB, and Pop Rock music creators
Creatives who want to create radio ready tracks that clients will pay for

Drum Production Bible: Secret Methods For Modern Beat Making

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Course content

INTRODUCTION4 lectures • 7min

THE MODERN DRUM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES22 lectures • 2hr 7min

WRAP UP LECTURES2 lectures • 2min

Requirements

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