Posts with tag beats

Tutorial | Sep 10, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Add variable randomness to some or all of the parts of a drum pattern to create beats that are fun, interesting and unique. In this short video, Multiplier explains how.

Tip | Sep 07, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Make your bass shake and your drums cut through - here are 5 ways to ensure your dub tracks can do the business.

Review | Aug 15, 2018 by Rishabh Rajan

Roland has released an updated version of its much-loved AIRA drum machine, the TR-8S. Combining Analog Circuit Behaviour-modelled sounds with samples, Rishabh Rajan put it to the test.

News | Aug 14, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Micro recording tweaks in the Sample Player, MIDI recording improvements and more can all be found in this free update to Elastic Drums.

News | Aug 13, 2018 by Hollin Jones

From sound selection through arrangement, beat-making and mixing techniques, here's everything you need to know about producing hip hop in Logic Pro X.

Tutorial | Aug 06, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Arturia's DrumBrute Impact could be just what you need to make powerful rhythms on the move. Here are 5 pro tips to get the best results from this cool drum machine.

Tutorial | Jul 08, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

It's easy to make your beats unique and interesting, even if they start off pretty conventional. Here are some top tips to liven up your rhythms and create more life and variation for your tracks.

News | May 31, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Use the Boom, Punch, Squash and Air controls to shape your beats for a fat sound. There's even a live online demo for you to try out for yourself.

Tutorial | Nov 30, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Using Live's sample manipulation tools and algorithms gives you many ways to creatively process and program drums. Here are a few tricks you may not know.

Editorial | Nov 13, 2017 by Jade Wii

Software is great but there are many reasons why some people still prefer - and will pay a hefty premium for - real hardware drum machines, particularly vintage ones. Here's why.

Review | Oct 11, 2017 by Jade Wii

Not all drum machines are aimed at electronic musicians. The Boss DR-01S Rhythm Partner brings something new to the table for acoustic and other live performers.

Review | Jul 19, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Did you know there are over 100 models of hardware drum sampler out there? Why not save tracking them all down by simply getting this excellent new beatbox instrument, Beatbox Anthology 2, from UVI.

Tutorial | Jun 26, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Drum fills are an essential component of modern electronic music. In this short video, DJ Kiva shows you how to program them quickly in Ableton Live to create cool sounding variations.

Tutorial | Jun 21, 2017 by Hollin Jones

Nothing sounds cooler than stuttered, repeated beats and patterns faster than the hand could ever play. Here, Noah Pred shows you how to create them in Ableton Live with the Beat Repeat effect.

Tutorial | Apr 17, 2017 by Matt Vanacoro

Understanding syncopation can be the key to making more interesting and more human-sounding beats. Matt Vanacoro explains why.