What's the Best Resource You've Seen on Drum Programming?

This might be too simple for where you’re at, but I loved this “how to write drums parts for non-drummers” video.

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You’d be surprised! I’m open to anything no matter how basic or advanced. Also, I’m hoping this thread can grow into a repository for this type of knowledge for both beginner and advanced knowledge on the subject.

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Same here. Nothing is too simple for where I’m at.

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I’m following too with interest.

This one is an excellent starter.

One thing I do sometimes is pull a drum loop I like into my DAW, put together a kit of one shot samples I like, and then recreate the loop with my samples. Helps figure out how little bits of groove that I like work.

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Sound on Sound article about drum programming from a decade back:

https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/programming-realistic-drum-parts

Still relevant! :wink:

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Program kick last, if it grooves without a kick it must be groovy…

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This is the way. Seriously.

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Some great tips there!! Thanks for sharing.

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Following for the learning…

The ultimate guide to programming drums by Chris Nothdurfter:

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I’ll say it again but The Breakbeat Bible by Mike Adamo is awesome. I also just ordered Electronic Dance Music Grooves by Josh Bess mentioned earlier in this thread and I will report back how it compares. I’m hoping for more 4 on the floor stuff.

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