Guidelines

How can I make my MIDI drum sound better?

How can I make my MIDI drum sound better?

15 Simple Tips for Making MIDI Drums Sound Real!

  1. 1) Use a good VST.
  2. 2) Vary the MIDI velocity levels to add random variation.
  3. 3) Use drum machine or keyboard to make it more real.
  4. 4) Create some ghost notes.
  5. 5) Throw in some slightly off-beat notes.
  6. 6) Apply a Groove (If your DAW allows it)

How can I boost my snare?

Start with rolling off the extreme lows so that the snare isn’t interfering with your kick and sub bass. Somewhere around 80hz should do the trick. Next add a gentle boost around 7kHz and high shelf around 12kHz to let the snare cut through. Lastly add a boost around 200-250hz for the body of the snare.

How do you make a MIDI sound real logic pro?

  1. 10 Tips for Creating More Realistic MIDI Music. August 1, 2016 by Peter Flom.
  2. Record a Human First.
  3. Use Arranging to Sound Spontaneous.
  4. Identify Easy and Hard Instruments.
  5. Do Not Use a Perfect Tempo.
  6. Use Presets for Inspiration Only.
  7. Use Continuous Control Messages.
  8. Invest in Good Sounds and Learn Everything About Them.

Should the kick be louder than the snare?

The snare is the foundation of the backbeat, and typically one of the loudest elements in the mix. Next, bring the kick fader up until it sounds almost as loud as the snare. It should be loud enough that the low frequencies are rich and powerful, but not so loud that it masks the bottom-end of the snare drum.

How loud should kick and snare be?

Should I compress my snare?

You can make a snare drum really pop in the track by compressing it substantially (5dB–10dB) but leaving the attack long enough that the initial transient still comes through. This chokes the snare and really makes it bite in the track.

Are there any free downloads of kick loops?

Free Downloads The free kick loops, samples and sounds listed here have been kindly uploaded by other users. If you use any of these kick loops please leave your comments. Read the loops section of the help area and our terms and conditions for more information on how you can use the loops.

What should I look for in a Virtual Pro?

Do not be afraid to have a slow Virtual Pro. The default center-backs are not especially quick, and the strength you gain will benefit you in the long run. As a striker, look at other stats as well as finishing. You want to be able to set up goals on top of scoring. As a mid-fielder, consider your tackling ability.

Why are kick and Snare so important in hip hop?

Every producer is searching for that single perfect kick sound that will magically transform an average track into a club-clobbering behemoth. Meanwhile, in styles such as hip-hop and drum & bass, the snare is just as important, providing that one-two punch in conjunction with the kick to help the groove pound home under a domineering bassline.

What makes a kick snare and clap transient?

The character and prominence of your kick, snare and clap’s transient is often dependent on the genre you’re producing, plus the other sounds going on in the mix. With that in mind, let’s look at a trio of considerations for transient success.