Drum Patterns Unleashed with @LNADoesAudioStuff

So, you’re diving into the world of music production and feeling a bit lost in the sea of beats and rhythms? Fear not! @LNADoesAudioStuff has got your back with her tutorial focusing on the two essential drum pattern groups that every beginner should have in their toolkit. These patterns are your ticket to exploring a range of popular genres with ease. Feel like a kid in a candy store yet? You will soon! The magic all starts with just two drum patterns.

First up, we’re laying down the groove for electronic genres like House and Techno. Our trusty steed for this journey? The legendary 909 core kit in Ableton Live. It’s like inviting a rock star into your studio, except quieter and more reliable. LNA kicks off with a classic four on the floor beat, adding layers with snares, hand claps, and hi-hats to transform a simple beat into something that’s house party-ready. You get to play with BPM like a puppet master, turning knobs and tweaking sounds until you hit that sweet spot—the groove that makes you want to dance like no one’s watching. And when Techno takes the stage, you strip it back, keeping it minimal while bumping up the tempo to flavor your tracks with that pulsating, hypnotic feel.

Get ready to flip the script as LNA shows us how to morph basic beats into pop, rock, and even the adrenaline-fueled world of Drum’n’Bass. This part is like turning Jenny from the block into a full-blown electronica diva. LNA breaks it down, taking you from snare-driven pop setups at a laid-back 120 BPM, straight into the fast-action, high-energy realm of Drum’n’Bass. Here, it’s all about those rapid-fire hi-hat sequences and a tempo dialed up to 160 BPM or more. It’s a crash course in how tempo and little tweaks can completely flip a track on its head, making you the driver of your own musical rollercoaster.

Switching gears, LNA ventures into the laid-back terrains of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Trip-Hop. With 808 kits as her weapon of choice, she crafts beats that are as smooth as silk. It’s all in the kick placement, folks! Toss in some ghost notes and offbeat flows, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for groove-rich tracks that make heads nod effortlessly. Tempo becomes your secret ingredient once more, as dropping the BPM changes the essence entirely, allowing your beats to simmer at a sultry 75 BPM for R&B vibes. It’s like dunking a doughnut into your coffee—comforting and oh-so-satisfying.