I appreciate that. It seems like this is common no matter the sampler.
It seems to be what a couple people are saying. I’m learning the hard way though.
I just got my 8bar chunks stitched together in a good way, now I gotta go back and redo it. Oh well.
Im also worried if the beat will lack flow by doing it in smaller chunks, but that may not matter since it should follow the drums that are chopped with the sample. I just have to learn to keep the same groove across all the patterns.
In terms of the smaller sections, maybe I should have a common element to help keep it structured. Like have a similar hook on like 3 parts. Beginning Middle and End.
Don’t need more than 3 parts at this stage of the game. By the time I get comfortable with arranging( which will happen naturally over time) then I can do more complex shit.
Really appreciate the time! If you have anymore advice, I’d love to hear it.
I usually do the drums 2 to 4 bars at a time. I would imagine most people not in a band/ live instrument scenario don’t put down the drums across the whole track in one go.
For me its often start small, extend length, duplicate patterns, and add variation - sometimes fresh patterns - chain everything together, adjust flow where nessicary
A lot of hardware naturally works with this method, limited seq length etc, elektrons and many more
If you need to change course in the middle this is easier because everything’s already broken up into sections
For 404 if you are resampling maybe try making the drum groove on a pad first once you know the bpm you need for the samples, copy that a few times and then lay your chops down on top of those
Or make a few drum groove samples and then trigger the beats a few bars at a time for the longer track method, less to mess up just find the one’s
Nothing wrong with laying down drums full track all at once, and nothing wrong with mistakes, it will give it that live feel.
Sometimes I switch up how I do these kind of things just for something different
There is no right way, only different methods -just find what works for you
I made the chops, and started putting them together and got into a flow, then I was 32 bars in.
I really appreciate you taking the time to help. I need to start doing only one section then take a break to get the drums in, and then craft using the drums for the rest.
Sampling is so powerful that if your not careful, you can get overwhelmed quickly!
I finished mine last night.
I’m gonna wait for a few days before sending it and listen again with fresh ears to see if I wanna make changes that make it sound more complicated, maybe more vocals, or playing with the filters.
Although I often find that spoils the basic groove.
I’m quite happy with it so far though
I almost finished mine. Structure and variations are here. Need to add some details and relisten everything in few days with fresh ears. I’m on time to submit to myself before the 4th.