Drum Programming Masterclass, Part 2: Samplers & Sequencing
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 trade
Where to find good, free, samples (My favorite sites!)
Tools of the trade
Why work with samplers?
How samplers work
The classic hardware samplers: The Roland 808
Note On, Note Off Issues
Velocity
Drum and Bass patterns
"Playing It In"
Quantization Settings
Controllers
Recording Controllers
Using Ableton's Groove Settings
Dubstep Patterns
Using Effects in a Drum Pattern
Filtering
Delay Effects
Reversed Sounds
Pitch Shifting
Elements of Trap
Programming Trap Beats
Dynamic Effects
Ghost Notes
Noise Risers
Humanism
... And much more!!!
Analysis Tracks:
John B: Up All Night
Sub Focus: X-Ray
Konflict: The Beckoning
Skrillex: Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
Flux Pavillion: I Can't Stop
Gent and Jawns: Turn Up
Bro Safari: The Drop
You 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) **
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Students who register for this course will receive ongoing exclusive content and discounts to all future classes in the series.
Who this course is for:
- 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.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 72,845 Reviews
- 314,635 Students
- 145 Courses
Dr. J. Anthony Allen is a distinguished composer, producer, educator, and innovator whose multifaceted career spans various musical disciplines. Born in Michigan and based in Minneapolis, Dr. Allen has composed orchestral works, produced acclaimed dance music, and through his entrepreneurship projects, he has educated over a million students worldwide in music theory and electronic music production.
Dr. Allen's musical influence is global, with compositions performed across Europe, North America, and Asia. His versatility is evident in works ranging from Minnesota Orchestra performances to Netflix soundtracks. Beyond creation, Dr. Allen is committed to revolutionizing music education for the 21st century. In 2011, he founded Slam Academy, an electronic music school aimed at increasing accessibility to music production education. His innovative approach to academia was highlighted in 2024 when he received tenure and resigned from his university position on the same day.
As a composer, Dr. Allen is known for his unique synthesis of diverse musical influences, often blending acoustic music with electronic dance music elements. With a Ph.D. in Music Composition, multiple master's degrees, and numerous awards, Dr. Allen's academic and professional achievements are substantial.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recognized him as a "Mover and Shaker," reflecting his constant pursuit of new challenges in music, education, and exploration.
Dr. J. Anthony Allen exemplifies the modern musical polymath, consistently pushing boundaries in composition, education, and interdisciplinary innovation.
If you run into him on the street, he prefers to be addressed as J. (as in, Jay.)