How to Create Custom Drum Kits and Drum Patterns in 5 Easy Steps – With SONAR X1 Producer

Have you ever wanted to create a drum kit from your own samples and make your own drum loops?  Part 1 of this Drum Production Master Class shows you how to create a drum part from scratch with Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer 2.0, and other tools that come with SONAR X1 Producer.

Watch the video and follow these 5 easy steps:

  1. Browse for Loops: Find audio loops with the right drum sound for your track.
  2. Harvest Drum Samples: Slice up the loop into clips to add to your custom drum kit.
  3. Build a Drum Kit for Session Drummer 3:  Drag and drop clips or add pieces from other kits.
  4. Create a Pattern: Customize your drum pattern using Step Sequencer 2.0.
  5. Arrange Your Patterns: Add variation to your pattern to create a multi-part drum track.

Buy SONAR X1 Producer to follow along and watch more free video tutorials at SONAR University!

SONAR: Master Class on Drum Productions

SONAR 8.5 includes world-class tools, instruments, and effects that will allow you to achieve amazing drum tracks. We have put together a SONAR: Master Class video series that shows off these amazing features. This Master Class explores writing, arranging and mixing drums in SONAR. Spotlighted are production techniques and workflow using Session Drummer 3, Step Sequencer 2.0, and PX-64 Percussion Strip.

Watch the videos here.

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