Chapter 1: Drum MIDI Basics
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Introduction (1:00)
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Drum MIDI Basics (6:21)
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Understanding MIDI Maps (3:39)
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Hi-Hat CC MIDI (1:25)
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MIDI Basics Recap (1:34)
Chapter 2: Creating Realistic Drum MIDI
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Kick & Snare Patterns (7:36)
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Creating Realistic Ghost Notes (6:00)
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Creating Realistic Hi-Hat Parts (4:54)
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Editing Hi-Hat CC Pedal MIDI (7:15)
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Programming Open Hi-Hat Articulations (6:10)
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Programming Drum Rolls (8:45)
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Creating Realistic Drum Fills (9:11)
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Programming Cymbal Swells (8:31)
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Quantizing & Humanizing Your Grooves (5:56)
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Normalizing Your MIDI (3:58)
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Velocity Curve Adjustments (8:19)
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Programming a Realistic Drum Groove (7:46)
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Programming Realistic Drum Fills (3:57)
Are they real or fake? In this in-depth video tutorial series, it's drum pro Luke Oswald's goal to make it so you can’t tell! Learn all the basics of MIDI as it relates to programmed MIDI drums, and explore several practical ways to edit your drum MIDI to create the ultimate realistic drum grooves.
Luke starts with an explanation of MIDI events, note length, velocity, note numbers and hi-hat pedal CC information, and then explains his approach to editing MIDI to create realistic kick & snare patterns, hi-hat patterns, drum rolls, cymbal swells, drum fills and more.
Continuing on, you'll discover practical workflows and the benefits to quantizing and humanizing your drum MIDI parts, and how to apply velocity normalization and velocity curve adjustments for better dynamics. Luke concludes the series by creating a killer drum groove and fill from scratch while applying all of the principles learned in this course.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you want to make better drum parts and grooves for your tracks and songs, this series is the one to watch… Get "Creating Realistic MIDI Drums" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 3 months ago
Great tutorial: Very useful for non-drummers
Explained mainly with Superior Drummer 2, a little Addictive Drums, but works with other Drum Samplers (and different DAWs) as well. Great explanations from a drummer's perspective (the instructor is a drummer and a drum programmer). The other Groove3 title on the same subject called Creating Realistic MIDI Drums makes a great companion to this tutorial, as it is from a different instructor with a different approach and teaching style. Both are definitely recommended.
I am a: Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Submitted 6 months ago
Very useful, Thank you
This course opened my eyes to things that I can do to make my drums performance sound real.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Audio Engineer
Submitted 8 months ago
Excellent course. Well done.
This course goes in-depth about programming MIDI drum parts in ways that the makers of virtual drum instruments never seem to do. If you want to improve your virtual drum tracks, it's definitely worth the viewing this course; you're sure to pick up at least a few useful tips and workflow ideas.
I am a: Studio One
Submitted 10 months ago
Finally
I'm very pleased with the whole MIDI series, I've always loved the potential offered by MIDI and have acquired a few devices in my quest for a really versatile home studio. Only problem was trying to learn everything from manuals. I struggled intermittently over many years, but I just couldn't connect the dots for some reason and learning this way has made me hopeful I'll finally learn the language well enough to really apply it. Thanks for a well structured and presented set of tutorials!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Good explanations, easy to follow
Since I'm a singer and am a beginner when it comes to producing, programming drums is difficult and new for me. This tutorial is informative and it helps me understand drums better. Everything is explained in a nice tempo. And there is not an overload on information. Which works well for me. There are some topics that I can't put to use in my DAW though.. for example the Cymbal Rolls.. I'll have to figure out another way to create those than the way explained in the video, or buy the plugin. But all in all, nice tutorial.
Submitted 1 year ago
Luke is a drum God...
Only an excellent drummer could convey the subtleties needed to create awesome drum parts as he does. He offers shortcuts but the truth is, it's a lot of work with proper tools(like superior drummer).
I am a: Semi-Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
very good info
a must watch for any producer
Submitted 2 years ago
You can become a good midi drummer with this one.
From a drummer´s perspective with a good take on midi programming and of course feel. I like Luke´s sense on drumming. I´m a guitarist when it comes to playing (an) instrument(s), but I´m way more in using VSTi´s to create songs, so drum sounds are vital for my productions. This gives you a good understanding of the limits and physics of drumming applied to a virtual environment. If you haven´t worked with drummers in band or projects and you haven´t been able to get their take on for midifying human grooves, this series puts you on seat next to a professional drummer.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Reaper
Submitted 2 years ago
lots of useful info - some new to me
I already knew a lot of the stuff talked about but there was some useful info that I didn't know.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Reaper
Submitted 2 years ago
Great tutorial.
This tutorial is excellent. I learned quite a few things from these videos.
I am a: Professional, Producer, Cakewalk Sonar
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've always had an interest in drumming from a young age and started playing in 6th grade when a family friend stored their drum set at my parents house for a summer. I started playing in church the next fall and have been playing ever since. No one had to tell me to practice, it was just something I loved to do. I just enjoyed everything that had to do with drumming.
2. What training have you had?
I studied piano at a young age, then played trumpet from elementary through middle school. I started drumming on my own at the age of 12, then switched to drumming as my main instrument in high school and went on to study in college along with Music Business. I've been teaching drums since college, both private instruction and drum clinics.
3. When did you get into recording?
When I was in middle school/high school, I was very interested in music technology. It was much different then, but I remember recording/sequencing song arrangements with music software and filming videos and editing in camera all the time. In and after college, I started learning about audio production when I was recording drums for the bands I was in. In the late 2000's I stumbled upon drum sample technology, and that changed everything for me. I started really digging into the study of audio production, recording, mixing and mastering. I started studying video production around the same time as I knew I wanted to eventually film high quality drum videos while using this sample technology.
4. People you have worked with/for?
During my time in Nashville, I studied drums with Derico Watson (Victor Wooten), Jeff Bowders (Paul Gilbert), Will Denton (Steven Curtis Chapman, LeAnn Rimes), Marcus Finnie (Kirk Whalum, India Arie) and Raymond Massey (Pearl Drums). I've recorded drums on multiple albums produced by Sadson Music Group and have played on albums with artists such as George Clinton and Samantha Ware.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
To me, teaching is as inspiring as performing. When you teach, you're forced to understand the topic at a much deeper level. I love the process of learning and improving, and to me teaching is just an extension of that process. I learn something new every time I teach anything, whether it be a drum lesson or a software tutorial. I also believe as artists we have a responsibility to pass on the knowledge that we've accumulated. You must take action and apply what you've learned to your own life, but that only goes so far. If you can take what you've learned and share it with someone else, you're giving them the opportunity to take that knowledge, nurture it and allow it to influence their own lives. Eventually, they can pass that knowledge on to someone else, and the process keeps going. You never know the impact you can have on someone simply by sharing with them what you've learned.
Products by Luke
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tutorial videoAddictive Drums 2 Advanced Vol 1
In volume one of this advanced video tutorial series, eDrum guru Luke Oswald explains a wide range of topics designed to make you a real master and addict, of XLN’s Addictive Drummer 2 virtual instrument plug-in!
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tutorial videoAddictive Drums 2 Advanced Vol 2
In volume two of this advanced video tutorial series, eDrum guru Luke Oswald covers the finer nuances, more features and functions, as well as eye-opening tips and tricks for using XLN’s Addictive Drums 2 virtual instrument!
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tutorial videoAdvanced Drumming Combinations & Patterns
In this Drumstroke™ video tutorial series, drum guru Luke Oswald lays down the groove and shows you awesome drumming combinations and patterns that you can use to spice up your drumming or drum programming!
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tutorial videoBass Drum Technique Workshop
In this Drumstroke video tutorial series, drum guru Luke Oswald reveals the steps to take to build up bionic feet when playing your kit, including speed and endurance and the ability to play what’s in your head!
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tutorial videoCreating Drum Fills & Patterns
In this Drumstroke#TM# video tutorial series, drum master Luke Oswald reveals how to create both basic and advanced drum fills and patterns, that you can apply to both real drums and programmed drums in your DAW!
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