The Drum Programming Handbook

The Complete Guide to Creating Great Rhythm Tracks: With Online Resource

Justin Paterson

This book is a complete course in the art of drum programming and the concepts and technologies behind it. It takes the reader from the earliest steps in using a digital audio workstation, through the development of an individual sound signature, and on to the achievement of professional results. Designed to accommodate users of any major drum programming application, it explores: the history of rhythm programming, digital audio workstations and how to use them, one-shot MIDI programming, samplers, romplers, advanced timing for swing and beat-mapping, loops and audio, creating drum sounds by subtractive synthesis, and production and FX. It culminates with detailed guidance on the creation of drum tracks for specific musical styles, ranging from pop and rock to jazz, reggae, drum 'n' bass, and glitch. The course unfolds through extensive use of workstation screenshots and audio examples. Along the way, helpful tips and practical exercises keep students motivated and engaged.

Item includes online resource.

Globe Pequot / Backbeat

Pages: 346 • Trim: 10 x 9⅜

978-1-4803-9287-8 • Hardback • October 2015 • $39.99 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Music / Instruction & Study / General, Music / Musical Instruments / Percussion, Music / Recording & Reproduction

The Drum Programming Handbook

The Complete Guide to Creating Great Rhythm Tracks: With Online Resource

Hardback

Summary

This book is a complete course in the art of drum programming and the concepts and technologies behind it. It takes the reader from the earliest steps in using a digital audio workstation, through the development of an individual sound signature, and on to the achievement of professional results. Designed to accommodate users of any major drum programming application, it explores: the history of rhythm programming, digital audio workstations and how to use them, one-shot MIDI programming, samplers, romplers, advanced timing for swing and beat-mapping, loops and audio, creating drum sounds by subtractive synthesis, and production and FX. It culminates with detailed guidance on the creation of drum tracks for specific musical styles, ranging from pop and rock to jazz, reggae, drum 'n' bass, and glitch. The course unfolds through extensive use of workstation screenshots and audio examples. Along the way, helpful tips and practical exercises keep students motivated and engaged.

Item includes online resource.

Details

Globe Pequot / Backbeat

Pages: 346 • Trim: 10 x 9⅜

978-1-4803-9287-8 • Hardback • October 2015 • $39.99 • (£30.00)

Subjects: Music / Instruction & Study / General, Music / Musical Instruments / Percussion, Music / Recording & Reproduction

Author

Dr. Justin Paterson (Thames Ditton, Surrey, England) is a drummer, record producer, and teacher of drumming and music technology. He worked as a session drummer for many years before turning to programming, sound design, and production. Since 2004, he has worked at the London College of Music, part of the University of West London, where he leads the MA course in Advanced Music Technology. He has published numerous research papers and given master class on drum programming for the Audio Engineering Society in the UK. He has also been involved in software development.