Category: Drums|Loops|Tempo
5 Tips for More Exciting Loop-Based Music
Loop-based music isn’t only for Djs—loops can work in rock, movies, and more. With a little editing, you also add a lot of interest to loop-based music.... Read More
How Timing Changes Create “The Feel Factor”
Leading or lagging rhythms by only a few milliseconds can make a major difference in the “feel,” and therefore emotional impact, of many types of music.... Read More
End Boring Drum Parts in Studio One
I like anything that kickstarts creativity, and gets you out of a rut—which is what this post is all about.... Read More
The Truth About Tempo Changes
Has abandoning real-time playing in favor of playing to a click cost us emotional impact in a song? Let’s analyze some tempo tracks from timeless songs.... Read More
Understanding REX Files and How They Work
Navigate your way through tempo changes – the easy way “The recording’s great, but can you change the tempo a bit?” This question has been posed since the days of steam-powered multitrack reco... Read More
How to Get Started with Loops
Loops aren't just for Djs—whether you favor hardware or software, loops make it easy to explore new types of inspiration for songwriting and performing.... Read More
How to Choose the Right Loop Format
Loops aren’t just for DJs—but using them isn't just about loading them into a track, because who need to know which loop format will work best for you.... Read More
How to Create Loops from an Audio File
Sometimes you want human variations, but sometimes you want hypnotic repetition. For the latter, here’s how to create a loop—from start to finish.... Read More