How I Went From Making AVERAGE Drums To PRO! (In Any Genre)

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[badhabit]

Like this if you have no clue of what I said in Italian 🇮🇹

[alex]

1. Use both MIDI and Audio 0:51
2. Try to stay away from the confort zone (record yourself) 1:25
3. Don't use the mouse, play in 3:56
4. Humanize 6:25
4a. The timing 6:36
4b. The velocity 8:12
4c. Using the first of the three modes of the sample 9:23
5. Swinging the drums (use the pan) 11:36
6. Layering the kick 14:09
7. Add some sidechain 17:26
- Adding a flanger or a phaser 16:21
8. Don't underestimate percussions 18:13
9. How to use loops 20:14
10. Use the accents the right way 21:17

[lachlanjames]

I can’t believe how right you are about this being applicable in ANY genre - these drum tips have really levelled up my Gregorian chants!

[AudioReplica]

This is the same approach MJ used. That's why his tracks were very catchy. You just reminded me a very long time ago I accidentally approached an arrangement this way and from everything I've done all this years that track is still my favorite. You helped me understand why now. Also by using your mouth you avoid making a extremely busy drum part just cuz you can only make one noise at the time so you basically prioritize what you hear.

[robtarius]

An early tip in your process would be to convert your vocal recording to Midi and drop a drumrack on it and fill in all the required sounds

[hasunkhan]

This was unbelievably helpful. So often you find videos like this that are just super clockbaity but this video gives you super practical tips. I also like that we're iust seeing you build the drums start to finish with basically no loops. Amazing stuff!

[dougmapper]

I thought I was the only one to sing/hum stuff into my DAW just to make notes about how I want stuff to sound. I can imagine fantastic things in my head but struggled to get them how I want until I started doing this. And not just for drums!

[michaeljoshuaholmes]

Bro I am only 2 minutes in and while I've done what youre doing separately, Ive never thought to just beat box in a throw away track right on the DAW. Sick dude and great thinking!

[eotrizzle]

dawg that recording yourself over a sample is so smart lololololol best part of music festivals is walking back to camp and having all kinds of songs and stuff in my head, super cool way to generate ideas im def gonna try that

[sovka]

this content deserves at least 100k subscribers. You’re dropping gems bro.

[djGreenALERT]

Some things I knew, others I did not. One thing however is for certain. I will never have a boring drum section again thanks to you. A special mention has to go out for that bassline as well. It was badass!

[derdopusher]

This is super clear, to the point and has an absolute positive energy to it. So glad algo recommended this to me. Subbed. Keep up the good work man and thank you!

[chrisrettig]

I'm biased, but I love this. Ever since I bought some VST software, all my SNS feeds have been flooded with ads about automated beatmaking software and chord builders. I'm happy that it might open doors for people that might not have music backgrounds, and while I don't have anything against that software or the people that use them, I feel like it creates some of the most boring, predictable, quickly-staling music that I just can't get into. It is so refreshing to see a video like this; encouraging people to really dive into their own creativity to find their own unique sound. My process for drums (and for melodies!) is very similar. Just making a loop and jamming on it for a while til something 'clicks'.

[mrmatthewpennington]

Immense. You are lucky to possess such talent, more over, how you describe your skillset is like water. Fluid and natural. You've a promising growth ahead of you here on yt. Welcome and much respect ❤

[WavesNGames]

This helped me get out of a rut. I've never thought about recording myself when I'm beatboxing to the track to get more natural feeling drums.

[bronnquist]

Absolutely killer video. I not only get inspired by your great tips but your energy makes me want to produce right now. well done and thank you!

[Brett]

Mate keep it up, there's no way you stay this small on here for long. These are some golden tips!

[seanfrance]

That vibe without recording is so true, I didn’t know Ableton had that feature.

[PrestonBaez]

damn this is a great tutorial for a new producer like myself. been trying to figure out what's wrong with my drums, and this is it

[PabloDeModeOfficial]

This is a great tutorial! Making beats like this would make music more personalized than ever!