Drum Sample Technology Explained

Are you a drummer excited by all the amazing sonic options available to you, but you just don’t know how they work? In this video tutorial series drum technology guru Luke Oswald teaches you the nuts and bolts of cutting edge drum sample technology and how you can use it creatively for both recording and live performance!

Videos

• Overview (07:07) - Luke walks you through an overview of how sample technology works and why it's important.

• Sample Pools & The Machine Gun Effect (07:38) - Learn about the necessity of extended sample pools and the dreaded 'machine-gun effect.'

• Sample Mixer & Microphones (10:46) - You can use mixer/microphone channels to create a realistic multi-channel recording session.

• Sample Manipulation (07:24) - Luke explains how to manipulate drum samples in creative ways to create new drum sounds.

• Sample Technology for Drums Conclusion (05:00) - A recap of drum sample technology and how useful it is for drum production and performances.

• Performance (All Mixer Channels Enabled) (04:45) - Luke performs on his e-drums with all mixer channels enabled to demonstrate the sound of sampled drums in real time.

• Performance (Mixer/Envelope Adjustments in Real-Time) (04:56) - Mixer/envelope changes can affect the sound of your drums during a real time performance.