MetaMindMusic

Guitar is my instrument of choice, my baby, the bread and butter of my music expression. I can play drums, as in hold down a beat, but I am by no means a drummer. I’ve always loved exploring rhythm, and annoyingly air drumming on tables.

The problem is I still wanted to create finished projects. Since I can’t always outsource to a real drummer, I learned the nitty-gritty tedious work of programming realistic drums.

How are your rhythmic chops?

Over the years I’ve come to understand the concepts surrounding rhythm thoroughly. The experience of playing around with MIDI and different groove ideas lead to an expanded arsenal of beat making. That knowledge has leveled up my rhythmic chops and my overall production skills.

If your like me and don’t play drums, or you produce music where the drums are programmed. Or, even if you a drummer but are feeling more “programmy” then hit “stuff-y”. These tips will level up both your rhythmic...