3 Drum Patterns Every Producer Should Know

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Komentáře • 762

  • @The-Eric-Cartman
    @The-Eric-Cartman Před 3 lety +547

    “4 on the floor, you can use this in any genre”... Waltz and polka would like to have a word with you

  • @TheSinnKidsOfficial
    @TheSinnKidsOfficial Před 3 lety +564

    "Boots, n, cats, and, boots, n, cats, and...."

  • @notlunaticdancer4393
    @notlunaticdancer4393 Před 3 lety +374

    2:29 "This drum pattern is excellent for ANY genre you can imagine"
    *proceeds to list EDM sub-genres*

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety +17

      I'll be honest, this is one of my go-tos for rock and metal, too. It's a good one.

    • @Lovecraftia
      @Lovecraftia Před 2 lety +12

      It’s quite literally everywhere you look. An extremely overused drum beat. It’s a very basic one, and minor alterations are made quite often, but otherwise it’s basic. I suggest putting more time into your drums, give them personality. It does wonders.

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety +2

      @@Lovecraftia I'm not a drummer, I just program in some drums for the scratch track then hire one of my old college buddies to track drums for me, he's pretty damn good.

    • @Lovecraftia
      @Lovecraftia Před 2 lety +3

      @@CraigKeidel Ah okay. A bit of my response might have been a tad bit on my personal taste towards the drum beat, seeing as I like to work with drums quite a lot. I wouldn’t say I’m a drummer, but moreso a producer who likes to really scrutinize a song for more than just the melody and bass. I’m new to it all, though, so my word isn’t gospel, but I have spotted a thing or two in the time I’ve been doing production with music.

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety

      @@Lovecraftia That's fair. I tried drums but I can't do four limbs at once. Stick to what you know; I do bass, guitar, keys and vox...

  • @nikokotoulas
    @nikokotoulas Před 3 lety +489

    Love it brother, the hi-hat swing trick is fire!! I never thought about doing that, appreciate the value!

    • @AlexRome
      @AlexRome  Před 3 lety +28

      you got it bro!!! thanks for tuning in man

    • @nikokotoulas
      @nikokotoulas Před 3 lety +17

      @@bizzzlll61 you want a hip-hop melody? I got you :)

    • @BrendanCescon
      @BrendanCescon Před 3 lety

      Yeah that was a great tip

    • @noahofficialmusic
      @noahofficialmusic Před 3 lety

      @@nikokotoulas you two are funny! lol

    • @TheKevinnl
      @TheKevinnl Před 3 lety +2

      How can we do this in FL?

  • @eurz9188
    @eurz9188 Před 3 lety +229

    Something to consider is that on a typical drum kit it's impossible playing both an open and a closed hihat sound at the same time. You may want to make the sound more realistic by removing the closed hihats at the points where you have an open one (and actually, the beats in the transitions from open to close or the other way around can sound different as well, something to consider for extra realism). Unless, of course, you want the synthetic/unrealistic sound as an intentional effect.

    • @Thegameshowcase
      @Thegameshowcase Před 3 lety +38

      You are correct, but 1. Realism maybe isn’t the main objective when producing and 2. There isn’t actually an open hihat in any of the beats, the first example is a relaxed hihat and the second and third example is actually a splash, which is a small 8”-12” inch cymbal.

    • @AlexRome
      @AlexRome  Před 3 lety +37

      That’s interesting. Never knew that

    • @palimo3653
      @palimo3653 Před 3 lety +13

      @@AlexRome wow

    • @diesella7463
      @diesella7463 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Thegameshowcase my guy out here spittin fax

    • @Thegameshowcase
      @Thegameshowcase Před 3 lety +2

      @@diesella7463 Hahaha thanks, it’s in my name after all ;)

  • @iasyama1999
    @iasyama1999 Před 2 lety +1

    that shaker tip is amazing, it's so simple but gets over my head. Thanks!

  • @christianlafferty9439
    @christianlafferty9439 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Recently got into making music with absolutely no musical experience ever. This guy (among a few other creators) has been an absolute godsend for me.

  • @christianadrian28
    @christianadrian28 Před 2 lety +1

    That velocity trick at the end with the shakers is actually what I’ve been looking for, thanks for the tip

  • @ArtistiqueMusic
    @ArtistiqueMusic Před 3 lety +357

    Might want to get those glasses fixed lol

    • @markmark2961
      @markmark2961 Před 3 lety +11

      what glass? it is an empty frame to look smart

    • @tony8me357
      @tony8me357 Před 3 lety +1

      @@markmark2961 with only one leg

    • @ArtistiqueMusic
      @ArtistiqueMusic Před 3 lety +11

      @@markmark2961 the right arm is missing

    • @tomdavenport9833
      @tomdavenport9833 Před 3 lety +6

      What is the point of this comment ? Make your own video if you need attention that bad 😆

    • @tony8me357
      @tony8me357 Před 3 lety +9

      @@tomdavenport9833 mirror😏

  • @Virtual-Media
    @Virtual-Media Před 3 lety

    Can't thank you enough for your invaluable help Alex. Have a rocking holiday season Mr. Rome..

  • @lukeabram
    @lukeabram Před 3 lety +77

    Four on the floor is just kick on every beat in 4/4 time signature. Hi hats and snares can do whatever, no specific rules for them.

    • @denisucuuu
      @denisucuuu Před 2 lety +1

      AKA EDM producers' best friend

  • @NoahUrrea
    @NoahUrrea Před 3 lety +281

    Great video man thanks for sharing this!!

    • @elias.cardozo
      @elias.cardozo Před 2 lety +2

      Hi bro.. do you have a good understanding of Logic? I’m finalizing the instrumental for a song I wrote and it would be nice to have a second opinion

  • @Ashishbdkt6
    @Ashishbdkt6 Před 3 lety +322

    When u r busy with ur work so much u ignore ur broken glass frame to repair

  • @HeadshotFilms1
    @HeadshotFilms1 Před 3 lety +17

    Damn I’ve been watching you since 4 years ago in 2016 when I used to watch your videos for help with my music class in school. I was so confused why you were only getting maybe 1k views per video, glad to see you’re finally blowing up like you deserve man!

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @lo-fitube2506
    @lo-fitube2506 Před 2 lety

    I learn so much from you, can’t wait till it all comes together

  • @dburnmusic
    @dburnmusic Před 2 lety

    Love your vids dude. Picked up so many gems watching your video's. Legend! Much love & respect from Brisbane/Australia

  • @milkyfernandez5505
    @milkyfernandez5505 Před 3 lety

    Great stuff as always! Happy holidays!

  • @fiya..
    @fiya.. Před 3 lety

    bless this video showing in my timeline while i need so much inspiration

  • @MrDavidstone9999
    @MrDavidstone9999 Před 3 lety

    Fab and thanks Alex, learning all the time from your video tutorials 👍keep it comming

  • @GuKrugerMusic
    @GuKrugerMusic Před 3 lety +56

    7:54 He ment to say "Swing" instead of "Quantize"

    • @GuKrugerMusic
      @GuKrugerMusic Před 3 lety +18

      @@jastejkohli5396 It's not. Quantizing means move the notes into a grid, while "swinging" means moving the second and fourth beat off grid to create a swing feel.

    • @lifebybaz4007
      @lifebybaz4007 Před 3 lety +14

      @@jastejkohli5396 think hes just trying to let everyone know mate

    • @GuKrugerMusic
      @GuKrugerMusic Před 3 lety +9

      @@jastejkohli5396 Bruh... Be happy... Now you now how to diferenciate "quantization" and "swing"

    • @jrnas8046
      @jrnas8046 Před 3 lety +3

      It's still quantisation though. he is applying swing to the grid. The notes are still quantised to the grid.

    • @GuKrugerMusic
      @GuKrugerMusic Před 3 lety

      @@jrnas8046 makes sense...

  • @sleepy_onion4838
    @sleepy_onion4838 Před rokem

    I gotta agree there. I’m having a hell of a time writing this stuff down and transposing to my volca. Naming where your placing stuff outside the context of your DAW would be really helpful.

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @marcelzielonka1234
    @marcelzielonka1234 Před 3 lety +1

    Man i love u , u deserve a lot more supps! Appreciate your work man ! Have a great christmas :)

  • @MrJmhess77
    @MrJmhess77 Před rokem +6

    Thanks Alex. I think you explained things very well for the "not so musically talented". I am a self taught edm producer so I don't know all of the technical jargon used in the industry (yet). I have built these 4 drum patterns out and saved them as templates. That way i can grab and go and not even think about it.

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @tonysansom
    @tonysansom Před 3 lety +1

    Merry Christmas Alex!

  • @Midnite2077
    @Midnite2077 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks bro, good vibes

  • @vivekchavanmusic
    @vivekchavanmusic Před 2 lety +1

    This was so good! Thank you so much!

  • @WILLIAMTHOMASFARRELL
    @WILLIAMTHOMASFARRELL Před 3 lety +294

    People shouldn't rely too heavily on rapid hats. Build that melody too.

    • @prodbyaddi1517
      @prodbyaddi1517 Před 3 lety +32

      It is a video on only drum patterns tho

    • @Weaklytune
      @Weaklytune Před 3 lety +2

      @@prodbyaddi1517 ikr

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety +7

      Agreed. Or at least cut some of the closed hats when you have something else happening. Variety is the spice of percussion.

    • @dominicallizzo7907
      @dominicallizzo7907 Před 2 lety

      I too play melodies on drums

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety +1

      @@dominicallizzo7907 Drum heads are a tuned instrument, too. And a lot of percussion has been used melodically in music - the marimba, for example.

  • @eikarin
    @eikarin Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Alex for teaching us music production I promise I'll make you proud one day :D

  • @kikon88
    @kikon88 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so cool
    I just haven’t seen anyone before creating such of awesome drums with audio files
    Thank you 🙏

    • @Cyborg_Lenin
      @Cyborg_Lenin Před 2 lety +1

      Literally every pop song
      "Am i a joke to you?"

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @miyuden4118
    @miyuden4118 Před 3 lety +62

    I was like "god no drums tamb so many so fast.." then I heard it with instruments and was like "uhm ok, I'll shut up, thats dope."

  • @JockerJad
    @JockerJad Před rokem

    thank you for this content ! much needed !

  • @Vibesformusic
    @Vibesformusic Před 3 lety +16

    1:00 if u ain't doing the same Dance as Alex here u ain't listening 🦻🤣 Great video man!

  • @gillythekidd
    @gillythekidd Před 3 lety

    Bro... you just explain it so well

  • @jeansouza2180
    @jeansouza2180 Před 2 lety

    Bro, your channel helps me a lot! Thanks 🔥

  • @dennisleupen8015
    @dennisleupen8015 Před rokem

    Youre a legend, thank you for this!

  • @static-san
    @static-san Před 3 lety +6

    The swing trick was totally new to me - but it did mean I learnt about a whole new feature in Ableton! (Grooves!)

    • @trippygreen2757
      @trippygreen2757 Před 3 lety

      Just starting using ableton. How to get to composing within ableton. I only have learned how to lay tracks using wav. Files and midi pads. Not sure how to use the pads correctly yet 😜🤠😜

  • @naughtychillstudio
    @naughtychillstudio Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing, it's very helpful❤

  • @grahamdougherty226
    @grahamdougherty226 Před rokem

    Thanks Alex always enjoyable!

  • @user-bb1ky5vq3e
    @user-bb1ky5vq3e Před 2 lety

    Always great videos man thanks

  • @hellomusic8435
    @hellomusic8435 Před 3 lety

    Mind-blowing tutorial, Thanks bro...

  • @joelenewoodson9428
    @joelenewoodson9428 Před rokem

    This video was Very helpful i’m trying to get away from using loops I love how you actually went into detail with the copy // Pasting kicks , Snares & patterns Great video !

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @thegr8hect
    @thegr8hect Před 2 lety

    THANKS FOR SHARING I JUST LEARNED SOMETHING NEW!

  • @RMtzOfficial
    @RMtzOfficial Před 3 lety

    I really liked this video, excellent work! keep it up!

  • @devonmanning5151
    @devonmanning5151 Před 2 měsíci

    "open hihat" is definitely a splash cymbal.

  • @dakshmehta3015
    @dakshmehta3015 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Alex, this was really helpful 👍🏼

  • @simonkendrick762
    @simonkendrick762 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video bro thank you so much for sharing 🙏

  • @Degreezzone
    @Degreezzone Před 3 lety +72

    The Synths of the Future Bass are outstanding. Such a warm beautiful sound. Did you already explain how to create them? Love your content.

    • @nickmartinelli3752
      @nickmartinelli3752 Před 3 lety

      He has an EDM Patterns videos that's pretty similar to that

    • @mab9330
      @mab9330 Před 3 lety +3

      It's probably a supersaw with an lfo on volume or cutoff filter. I could be wrong but that's typically how you do it

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @jean-baptiste9230
    @jean-baptiste9230 Před rokem

    You nailed it!

  • @epheler3926
    @epheler3926 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks man this is really good!!

  • @melbyjeep5592
    @melbyjeep5592 Před rokem

    Alex!! You are the best mate:) always love your tutorials - so helpful - to the point - you're a super nice guy

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @TDiamond777
    @TDiamond777 Před 8 měsíci

    Starting your courses and 2 others starting november 14th

  • @BboyGraphicx
    @BboyGraphicx Před 3 lety

    This was fresh, thanks for the explanation

  • @merdedepseudoputain
    @merdedepseudoputain Před rokem

    Nice and clear video thanks

  • @CraigKeidel
    @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety +1

    "Open hi-hats are so important, you should find a good open hi-hat" AMEN, one of my favorite cymbal hits.

  • @Musicbypinge
    @Musicbypinge Před 3 lety

    amazing vid man! thanks again!

  • @JF-nw8lh
    @JF-nw8lh Před 2 lety

    Good work brotha as a musician myself I learned something thanks bro

  • @beatsbysammyjoe
    @beatsbysammyjoe Před 3 lety

    Awesome stuff! 🔥

  • @alloveraustin
    @alloveraustin Před 3 lety

    This was super helpful and thanks so much for the free presets. You're the man!!!!

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @evsanger
    @evsanger Před 3 lety +4

    I don't use logic very often but I'm saving this to my watch later because all these patterns are iconic and you don't gloss over any part of it. Great video bro 👍

    • @AlexRome
      @AlexRome  Před 3 lety

      Thanks bud (:

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @elasticoGomez
    @elasticoGomez Před 6 měsíci

    Alex makes great content +his glasses are f'd up. I'm a fan

  • @1ststar164
    @1ststar164 Před 3 lety

    Great tutorial. Easy to understand.

  • @Dariasirene
    @Dariasirene Před 3 lety +1

    As always, really helpful! Needed that! :D

  • @alexandrelevy3916
    @alexandrelevy3916 Před 3 lety

    Some good comments ( those on topic) and still a great tutorial! Thanks!

  • @carlborg8373
    @carlborg8373 Před 3 lety

    very helpful! thank you

  • @madkidmellow1938
    @madkidmellow1938 Před 3 lety

    Thank you. That was a great video

  • @dominicr6519
    @dominicr6519 Před 3 lety

    ur videos help me so much
    thank you

  • @feruzmengdobilov9178
    @feruzmengdobilov9178 Před 3 lety

    Thank you man for this video

  • @monstie2795
    @monstie2795 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks man, really appreciate it

  • @museseekmusic9223
    @museseekmusic9223 Před 3 lety

    thank you very mucho bro... you are great ... good bless you every second

  • @JamezAdam
    @JamezAdam Před 2 lety

    Great tutorial!

  • @JuanKV
    @JuanKV Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this video 🙏

  • @ostrichnegotiator
    @ostrichnegotiator Před rokem

    To people suggesting he add more technical terminology and information, go look for that. You'll find it literally everywhere on YT. I knew NOTHING months ago, still "know" so little, but I've learned more from this guy's style than every other knowledgeable producer I've watched. When you hear all the technical terminology, even the most seemingly basic, it makes you feel like the barrier to entry is astronomical, like you have to learn all of music theory before being able to just whip a song together. There's a place for this guy in the game and I hope he keeps it simple as hell for everyone. There's so much other content for those of you who already know the language. And keep in mind I don't want to learn music production so I can speak it or do it with others. It's for me, so I'm happy to find this guy!

  • @jaydekaytv
    @jaydekaytv Před 2 lety

    20% 🚀
    Nice work!

  • @tonkotsu_u
    @tonkotsu_u Před 2 lety

    that video helped me a lot thanks mate 🙌🙏

  • @ogodo
    @ogodo Před rokem

    loved this video

  • @AndreaMoonMusic
    @AndreaMoonMusic Před 3 lety

    great video, thanks

  • @TheDuffpaddy
    @TheDuffpaddy Před 3 měsíci

    Very good

  • @marcel.hartwig
    @marcel.hartwig Před 2 lety

    awesome video!

  • @aswathymohan5423
    @aswathymohan5423 Před 2 lety

    Really amazing job ❤❤❤❤

  • @vlad4602
    @vlad4602 Před 3 lety

    great vid, simple to follow. awesome job 👍🏼 keep it up

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @noahomen
    @noahomen Před 2 lety

    insightful af man thank you

  • @weonfireproductions3443

    Learned a few things man thank you

  • @N3Selina
    @N3Selina Před 2 lety +4

    i like how you keep things simple. for me, who did not study music theory, this is way easier to understand :) so thanks for the efforts! :)

    • @pgon9097
      @pgon9097 Před rokem

      you should give up. You're not meant to be a musician if 16th botes are too hard for you to understand, now get me my large fries and Big Mac

    • @N3Selina
      @N3Selina Před rokem

      @@pgon9097 nah, i will keep having fun with music instead. Thanks for the kind offer. Also subway>mcdonkeys

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @goonthamusic
    @goonthamusic Před 3 lety

    Thanks for all the job you’re doing... 😎

  • @jaimecandela2488
    @jaimecandela2488 Před 3 lety

    Nice! Thanx for the video is really helpfull 😎😎

  • @emiel333
    @emiel333 Před 3 lety

    Great 👍 video, Alex!

  • @alltidmagnus
    @alltidmagnus Před 3 lety +2

    Love the glasses!

  • @datboyrains5657
    @datboyrains5657 Před 3 lety +1

    thanks a lot man!!! ❤️ 💪🏼

  • @flstarfall4170
    @flstarfall4170 Před 3 lety +6

    Im using fl studio and you are probably helping me the most even tho we dont use the sane daw :]

    • @CraigKeidel
      @CraigKeidel Před 2 lety

      I recommend you pick up REAPER (free!) or if you can get a copy of it, Samplitude ProX. The latter is probably the best DAW I've ever used, but REAPER will work for just about anything you wanna do.

  • @RodieOsc
    @RodieOsc Před rokem

    Love it !

  • @XXDanimalz
    @XXDanimalz Před 3 lety

    This video is amazing.

  • @ASSALTMUSICPRODUCTION
    @ASSALTMUSICPRODUCTION Před 3 lety

    Many thanks for it 😊

  • @POJOKCREATOR
    @POJOKCREATOR Před 2 lety

    Really I'm enggage to learn more about music after following your explanation, thank you bro

  • @duprostudio
    @duprostudio Před 7 měsíci

    You are excellent bro

  • @crater2277
    @crater2277 Před 3 lety +12

    You deserve a million subs. I’ve never learned so much before and this helps so much thank you 🙏

    • @paul895
      @paul895 Před 2 lety +1

      i really hope that was a sarcasm otherwise i got very bad news for you

    • @highestpeeqs9532
      @highestpeeqs9532 Před 4 měsíci

      Jesus loves yall and died for us! Jesus calls for all of us to repent!!!!!!

  • @A-Z-U-R-E
    @A-Z-U-R-E Před 3 lety

    Merry Christmas Alex 🎄🎁

    • @AlexRome
      @AlexRome  Před 3 lety

      Thanks (: merry Christmas to you

  • @loveedmlife6918
    @loveedmlife6918 Před 3 lety

    Love it bro

  • @QUANTUMMUSIC101
    @QUANTUMMUSIC101 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice video - thank you!
    One question though - what is the reason you use a one- shot audio drum samples for programming your beats and NOT the midi notes of drum 🥁 plugins?
    I would really appreciate your answer!

  • @robertburroughs5056
    @robertburroughs5056 Před 3 lety

    Dude u blew up 100k+ GZ, like ur work, thumps up

  • @thisguyrools2807
    @thisguyrools2807 Před 3 lety +1

    Thinking about taking the bootcamp. I've kind of moved away from traditional EDM, I'm more into Fisher type tech house and Meduza style deep house. My three main struggles are understanding music theory, arrangement and actually finishing projects lol