The drum programming handbook The complete guide to creating great rhythm tracks
Book - 2015
"This book is a complete course in the art of drum programming and the concepts and technologies behind it. It takes the reader from the earliest steps in using a digital audio workstation, through the development of an individual sound signature, and on to the achievement of professional results. Designed to accommodate users of any major drum programming application, it explores: the history of rhythm programming, digital audio workstations and how to use them, one-shot MIDI programming, samplers, romplers, advanced timing for swing and beat-mapping, loops and audio, creating drum sounds by subtractive synthesis, and production and FX. It culminates with detailed guidance on the creation of drum tracks for specific musical styles, ra...nging from pop and rock to jazz, reggae, drum 'n' bass, and glitch. The course unfolds through extensive use of workstation screenshots and audio examples. Along the way, helpful tips and practical exercises keep students motivated and engaged"--Www.amazon.com.
- Subjects
- Published
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Milwaukee, WI :
Backbeat Books, an imprint of Hal Leonard Corporation
2015.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Item Description
- Includes index.
"Online media included"--Cover. - Physical Description
- 344 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 x 26 cm
- ISBN
- 9781480392878
- Introduction
- A short history of drum programming
- Using this book
- MIDI programming with one-shots
- More detailed one-shot programming
- Samplers
- Working with audio
- Advanced timing
- Drum synthesis
- Production and effects 1
- Production and effects 2
- More samplers and sampling
- Programming in styles.