Finger Drumming Tutorial: Basic technique + pad layout

[@TheQuestforGroove]

►► Learn all the basics of Finger Drumming for FREE on → questforgroove.com

[@sternenherz]

Do you still use this layout till today (2024)? :) It's hard for me to decide which Layout to go with. For instance, i m far too used to having hihats purely on my right hand, while kick and Snare are on my left (that got engrained into muscle memory). Therefore i have difficulties with playing kick snare AND hihat all on one hand, like in your layout.

[@BiggoSuave]

You’re the best teacher on this subject, shout out to you

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks man, that means a lot. I will keep churning out the best possible content as well as I can!

[@BiggoSuave]

The Quest for Groove : can you do a video where you come with u conventional drum patterns and then explain the thought process behind 🙏🏾

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@BiggoSuave I'm not sure if I understand, but I think you mean videos like I have in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLvtOwWNBFY9xNoSzBGf2BIJnu-t17B46O

[@MrJerryHsu]

PLEASE KEEP IT COMING. THESE ARE ALREADY MY FAVORITE VIDEOS TO WATCH, ITS SO INSPIRING. THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH THESE TUTORIALS.

[@renatoruk2251]

This layout is awesome! I immediately improved my playing by at least 50% by using this. It enables introducing some complex patterns I haven't been able to do with the default Maschine drum layout. Thank you very much, subscribed for more!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey that's great! I've got a lot more coming up. If you want a more thorough breakdown and some more tips you can also do the free beginner course on questforgroove.com - I Also did a few recent videos on this channel about cool tricks on an 8x8 layout like the new launchpad x. This is some new stuff and I dont have guides about that yet, but it looks like a cool development.

[@renatoruk2251]

@@TheQuestforGroove awesome, will check it out!

[@bawol-official]

I’ve been playing real drums for 14 years and this is my first year finger drumming on a Mikro mk3 and you’re videos are an invaluable resource...and it’s FREE! I appreciate your expertise friend. I hope you have a good day.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey happy to read this! Hope the videos will keep serving you well!

[@dj_instruments937]

The best teacher. Made me feel confident I can learn with practice. Just subbed in hopes to find more content that explicates in this simple manner!

[@michaelc8042]

I’ve had the Mk3 for over a year now and I love it! I haven’t had as much time as I wanted to mess with it though, but I have come a long way. I am mainly a guitar player who always loved finger drumming, so the maschine mk3 was almost too good to be true when I discovered it. For a one man band setup or a live jam or practice tool, it is amazing. Such a versatile piece of equipment. I have been searching and searching for the exact content that you are sharing (at no cost) since before I bought the MK3 and was unable to find any content with a guitar player/finger drummer like me, until now. You’re doing a great service to us all. Thank you and keep on groovin’

[@chaza.2891]

Dude, I just got to your free tutorial page. You are what makes this world a better place. Merry x mas to you all...

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey thank you! Not many people tell me this to be honest. Much appreciated to hear this. Happy new year (soon)!

[@chaza.2891]

@@TheQuestforGroove absolutely, and please, would you be so kind to make a video about your musical journey from your guitar playing, your musical influences, your milestones, that'd be great if you wouldnt mind. thanks!!!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Here's one story: questforgroove.com/how-i-got-into-finger-drumming/

[@aimhannah9616]

Thank you so much brother, you are amazing! Going to check your course!

[@reesewaller846]

This was KrAZY helpful! EZ & Superior Drummer are BANGING now. I'm getting MUCH better results with this layout.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

That's great to hear! If you ever feel like it, I've got much more on the questforgroove website. Have fun playing!

[@xSanityControlx]

So been subbed for a bit but did not realize how criminally underrated this channel is. This is an amazing place to learn. Thank you!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha, thank you! I'm working on getting the channel to the next level in the near future. Right now the focus lies on improving my website and courses, but I'm confident I can reach a lot more people a few months from now!

[@xSanityControlx]

@@TheQuestforGroove I support you. You taught me not only how to move my fingers and hands independently but how to listen to motion correctly. I have no doubts you are going far with this

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you, that means a lot! I'll keep going and improving the content!

[@xSanityControlx]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thank you!

[@Monster_Radio_Man]

Wow. Thank you so much for this video, I'm so glad I stumbled on this. I've been struggling with my finger drumming for a long time and this layout just immediately felt right and natural.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey you're welcome. I had the same thing when I discovered this layout, so glad I can share this with the world! Cheers

[@AntonyNorthcutt]

I've never subscribed to something so quickly!!

[@alexhenriques7465]

Hi Robert, did you setup the pad layout with any HH variation? I meant, if you have the option to use like 25% HH open, 50% HH open, etc.. or you should setup more pads for these HH variatiions. I am really enjoying your free basic finger drumming course.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey, I mostly use one open hi hat variation per song and switch it up depending on what I want to hear. But you can also map a CC variable to one of the rotary knobs on your controller (or in my case also the Touch Bar on the Maschine) this will make it possible to set the openness of the hi hat on the fly. If you're on the questforgroove.com website in the beginner course, the lesson about pad layout at 6 minutes 7 seconds in I talk about this. Here's the url of the lesson: questforgroove.com/course/beginnercourse/basic-setup/pad-layout/

[@alexhenriques7465]

@@TheQuestforGroove I just bought my MPD218 to start the begginer course. Thank you so much for clarification

[@oliverbunte1563]

Hey Rob, you made my day. Thank you so very much. With this Video i was able to configure my Maschine MK3 with EZ Drummer and now i start to learn how to finger drum :) Excellent Video.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

That's great to hear! Have fun!

[@MrMctwisted]

Thanks for these tutorials mate! Very thorough and helpful. Plz keep up the fantastic work you’re s credit to the KZbin community

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks mate! I will keep it up. I’m actually on vacation in Norway right now, writing one new piece of content each morning before checking out some fjords. So stay tuned!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Welcome everybody who came here via Koji Seto! I do not speak Japanese but I will try and use Google translate to read all of your messages. There are Japanese subtitles available for this video by the way, let me know if they are any good :-)

[@relativity1581]

Great video and take the Japanese plug as a huge compliment. You are Finger Drumming Sensi(Teacher)!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you! Maybe I will do more Japanese translations if more people ask!

[@sensoryoverload4667]

The Quest for Groove Does anyone know where i could get that same guitar that he have 😔

[@TheQuestforGroove]

It's a pretty regular Fender stratocaster!

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

This gentleman is also very coordinated, physically, and I'd bet has years of practice in; you ain't gonna get there without puttin in the work! Thanks for the video, OP

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes many years of work, but I did make lots of courses guiding people who are willing to work through everything step by step!

[@necurrence1776]

I wish I've watched your video 2 months ago, that is how much I took to find the right midi mapping and finger drumming technique. well back to the blackboard

[@ばくらつ]

日本語字幕付けてくれてる！ありがたいです

[@Thebadpiper]

I just started your online lessons. Dude, thank you so much. Best finger drumming lessons out there

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you! Currently working on lots more content. Just getting started :-)

[@immersivenarrative]

Thanks man im really improving alot from this video! keep up the good work your the top dog for fingerdrumming on YT !!

[@nambr9]

So happy I found this #. Just bought maschine micro and I am exploring the world of finger drumming. My fingers are not cooperating yet, but I hope it will get better.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

It will get better! Putting in daily bursts of practice of as little as 15 minutes for a couple of weeks will give you great results. I've built some courses that help with this by basically giving one small assignment per lesson so you don't have to go and build a practice schedule or anything. Just start with lesson 1, do the stuff, next day go to lesson 2, do the stuff etc.

[@MarkGenerous]

Really cool! Definitely incorporate some of these tips into my videos! Thank you!

[@serecmovie817]

that's best finger druming tutorial i ever seen, i gonna watch more youre lessons. thanks again

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! I made some in depth, free courses on questforgroove.com with all the info you need and more!

[@serecmovie817]

I'm already on 3 basic beat variations, and i think it’s time for litle rest 😆

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@serecmovie817 yes for sure! Dont hurt your hands by overplaying!

[@ayyappanvenkatraman1461]

The groove you get going is great! Would love to see more videos on how to apply drum kit technique and grooves to finger drumming!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Make sure to check out questforgroove.com as well. Always busy making courses!

[@RockinwithAviii]

I Loved The Performance 😍 Anxious to watch more

[@stuartkelly9758]

some lovely guitar playing there, originally thought the drum layout was weird but within 2 mins in it made perfect sense why, dope!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha, thanks! I had been experimenting with layouts for a while and this one was an instant winner. Never looked back :-)

[@lee099000]

there was this one dude that develop a layout where he has his thumbs and pointer fingers in a diamond shape with his kick drum on the thumb and his snare on his index finger. ur method seems to work though

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think that there will probably be a lot more awesome layouts invented by people in the future. This is such a new instrument that there's enough room for innovation ! This layout does work great for me at the moment and it has for a couple of years. It felt natural to me from the start which is the reason I chose to continue building on it.

[@lee099000]

The Quest for Groove I see, do u think ur layout is good for like a more conventional sounds? Like making a hip hop layout with some sample chops here and there, since most finger drumming is mainly on putting on a live performance, I would say a layout for drums could be use for learning new grooves and freestyling

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah I think this layout is good for basically any style. I also replied to your other question about one shots and I link to a video where I use unconventional sounds for drumming and create a little song live. I explain my way of thinking behind the positioning of the sounds. You can go a long way with that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKfEk4OVhreMlZY

[@joelpavan]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial. God bless you.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot!

[@tilliinfinity]

really great layout thanks. would u use chokes for open hats and cymbals?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I sometimes set up the cymbal chokes on the buttons around the pads. On the Maschine there are a lot of extra buttons so a choke can easily be assigned there so no pads are being wasted on that.

[@tilliinfinity]

i got a live 2 for standalone reasons and i am using mute target in the program most of the time i just set the hh to cut the the oh. works fine for me but extra choke buttons would be nice but i would even prefer a double pad like on the sps@@TheQuestforGroove

[@leejackson2505]

WOW! this is awesome. Thank you for this video tutorial!

[@amorx36]

Very helpful, the basic pattern you made it sound sick with those eigth note :D Im thinking of learning this as I want to pursue hobby in beatmaking/daw :D ..

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! I think learning this will help you a lot in your music production workflow. It will also just ake you a better musician/producer with a better sense of timing and groove.

[@chrishartnett8652]

awesome dude! going through the beginners course now on your page and finding it fun. I've played a bit on Melodics but it's so expensive! and now actually finding it much more valuable actually playing in my DAW rather than on a gimmicky peice of software. I found swtiching before that I would sound great in Melodics but be way out of time when working to metronome in DAW, now getting my ear in much better. I think you may have a new Patron..

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Awesome! Melodics makes reading music a lot more fun, but in the end you still want to close your eyes, listen to the music and play using your ears and your inner clock. And on top of that play dynamically (loud, soft, anything in between). My guess is at some point that requires breaking with melodics. Just like at some point you'll probably break with my lessons as well because you've evolved your playing to a point where you want to explore possibilities yourself. Basically any good musician will do that at some point as well!

[@chrishartnett8652]

@@TheQuestforGroove cheers mate, appreciate your commitment to giving the world more good finger drummers!

[@wuuukie]

very nice drum sound, is that default drumset of maschine?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

No it's Addictive Drums 2. I think this is the Black Oyster kit.

[@wuuukie]

@@TheQuestforGroove yo thank you for reply! Do you think its worth its price for amateur musician or better work still with royalty free drumsets from r/drumkits for example? Also I use launchpad (64 pads), do you think its better to make seperate 4 drumsets OR just stack kicks (2 rows), snares (2 rows), hats (2 rows) and other/claps (2 rows) side by side?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@wuuukie You might want to look for Steven Slate Drums Free fitst because those kits are fine and theyre 100% free. As for the 8x8, I can recommend this article (also has a video) questforgroove.com/the-best-8x8-pad-layout-for-finger-drumming/

[@wuuukie]

@@TheQuestforGroove HUGE THANKS! love your videos and style, keep it up

[@joshuawkbeats]

Cool video!!! Thanks!!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You're welcome!

[@michaelvance1838]

Niiice thank you for sharing the pad assignments. Looks like that layout might work!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah I'm quite certain it will work. It has for me, and I have not felt the need to change it over the past 4 years (since I released this video) :-)

[@HOLIDAYCREWSTUDIOS]

Please share your samples packs for finger Drumming or best sample pack

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Right now, Steven Slate FREE 5.5 is a great recommendation since it's free. I personally really like Addictive Drums 2 and especially the Black Oyster, Fairfax 1 and Funk kits.

[@HOLIDAYCREWSTUDIOS]

@@TheQuestforGroove thank you Bro 🥰✌️

[@MichaelJ023]

Very nice tutorial, I'm a drummer but can't play my drums in my apartment so I'm learning finger drumming. I have an old Akai MPD16 4X4 that I practice on, but I'm wondering if the newer ones a less stiff and more responsive.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I would look into getting a Maschine (mikro) mk3, Nektar Aura or maybe a Launchpad pro mk3. Much better pads. Here's my blogpost covering the latest gear recommendations (February 2021) >> questforgroove.com/gear-recommendations/

[@MichaelJ023]

All of those have way more features than I want right and are a bit more expensive than I would want to spend right now. I use mine as a midi controller, relying on my various daws for the sounds so I really don’t need what they offer. I think I’ll just look into upgrading my mpd16. Thanks for the info though, might go that route later after I get more proficient.

[@MichaelJ023]

Update: I easily fixed the sensitivity issue on this mpd16 using a method similar to your other video using some tape on the underside of the pads. On the mpd16 it is super simple! I just took off the cover and the pad sheet is just lying on top of the capacitive sensor film, so I was able to clean the sensor mylar, then put two layers of tape on the underside of the pads and test its responsiveness with the cover still off. Once I was happy with the results I just popped the cover back on. Really nothing to it, and now it works amazingly well.

[@porcorosso5547]

Stunning!

[@ravelitschimo]

Can you play Double bass on it? How Do the buttons response? Do they stick to the finger? Aren’t Arcade Buttons much better?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You mean double bass drum? Well, yes you can but the thumbs are the slowest part of your hands in this setup. So it might be that you have to switch the kick and snare so you can blast the 'snare' pads that will then be kick drums. ■ Arcade buttons have no velocity sensitivity so no dynamics at all. For some genres it doesnt matter but for most music it does.

[@ravelitschimo]

The Quest for Groove thank you for the answer I almost bought the arcade fighter 64. I appreciate the answer 🙏🏻

[@paulacharles1889]

This was extremely helpful since I did not know where to start.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha, always happy to help Paula :-)

[@MegaMixking]

great video - cheers from Las Vegas

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thnx! Cheers back from Amsterdam :-)

[@_audiomasterclass]

Thanks! Awesome helpful video!

[@alchemistrpm82]

Just want to say nice work. You play well!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks man, that means a lot! Stay tuned for much more :-)

[@MichaelJ023]

Do you have a pad layout recommendation for the keyboards that only have 8 pads? I have a few of these including the Akai lpd 8 for use while commuting. It would be nice to know your ideas.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think there's one in the description of this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SWo5akfNKql9U

[@MichaelJ023]

The Quest for Groove I didn’t see anything specific for 8 pads. In the past I’ve used this layout in the standard non-rotated orientation that works for simple syncopated beats: Snare | O HH | O HH | Snare Kick | C HH | C HH | Kick. Looking at your rotated setup considering the minimal instruments I feel I need, I came up with this: OP HH | Side Stick CL HH | CL HH Snare | Snare Kick | Kick

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@MichaelJ023 It's in the description, so not in the video itself. I'll paste it here as well: Tom1 | Tom2 Crash | Splash Open HH | Open HH Ride | Ride Hihat | Hihat Snare | Snare Sidestick | Sidestick Kick | Kick

[@theresonator01]

Great course great teacher! I'm improoving steadily Thanks!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Ah that's great to hear! I'm actually working on a lot more lessons and also improving the website for a better learning experience. So stay tuned!

[@theresonator01]

@@TheQuestforGroove ben je nederlands?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Ja :-) geboren en getogen Amsterdammer.

[@phosphore7991]

You almost use the same layout than me, with this layout you can convert easyly from a real drum. I assume you make double kick with the 2 thumbs? Mine is more oriented real drum, i mean elements are like a right handed drummer, so for example cymbal 3 and low tom switched also i use only one sidestick and more hat for midlle closed) But i use the exact same layout for symetric kicks; hats and snare. Sorry for my english :p

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah this layout has not failed me for over 4 years! I do change things sometimes, for example when playing jazz, but this one works great for most songs and most styles of music.

[@soramaru255]

日本語訳してくれた人まじありがとう！神！

[@tlukhovskyyuriy9166]

Hi. Thank you for your great video. What you think, it’s possible study finger drumming on maschine jam? Thank you

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think if you already have one you could try for sure! My guess is the pads of the Maschine mikro mk3 and the Launchpad pro mk3 will be a little more responsive at least, but I can't say for sure.

[@tlukhovskyyuriy9166]

@@TheQuestforGroove thank you

[@HOLIDAYCREWSTUDIOS]

Owesome Tips...

[@japx14x]

Hello! I really like your videos and they helped me start learning finger drumming. I went for a Roli Lightpad Block now since I need more portability :) Would you recommend a mobile app (iPad for example) that can allow mapping to achieve this pad layout? Thanks!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey Julius. Thanks for the kind words! I think the beat thing is to probably change the notes on the lightpad block to the corresponding drum map notes in your drum software is the best option. I saw Frank Gerlach write something about it on this forum >> support.roli.com/support/discussions/topics/36000005820

[@dodecafono]

Thanks for your advice

[@ClintGoss]

In terms of plugins for finger drumming ... how would you rate Session Drummer by Native Instruments? It is included with their Komplete package (which they offer half off for a few weeks each year - a real bargain). Session Drummer is working pretty well for me, but I have no comparison since it is my only percussion plugin. **THANKS** for all your videos, Robert!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah session drummer is great! I like Addictive drums 2 the most but if you already have something like session drummer there's no need to switch. I used the Abbey road kits for quite some time.

[@ClintGoss]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thanks SO MUCH!

[@leott4361]

I like your technique. Can you also do 16ths on the kick, while playing straight 8ths on the hats?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah for sure. Basically you jus tap the kick an hihat continuously with your dominant hand and then fill in the gaps between those hits with your non dominant hand on the kick. You can use your thumb or index finger of the non dominant hand. I think index.finger will.be faster.

[@leott4361]

The Quest for Groove cool. I will try that. But i'm used to play just the other way around, so i can do rolls with my right hand.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

On questforgroove.com you can select the left handed option and everything will be mirrored!

[@leott4361]

The Quest for Groove Great thing you got going on there. Keep it going. Just now i think i'm good. If i need to stretch, i will return to your mastery.

[@lee099000]

u have any tutorials for playing with samples or one shots? like wat most finger drummers do besides the more acoustic type drum sounds on all layouts

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I have one that comes close: here i sampled my acoustic guitar and turned it into a drum kit. All one shots -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKfEk4OVhreMlZY

[@tinentdan]

Hi!!! Great video. Which pad layout would you reccomend for an 8 pad, with 2 rows of four, in the mpx8 style? Thank you.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I would just take the middle two rows of the 4x4 layout. So The left row is (from bottom to top) Kick - snare - open hihat - Tom (and you can replace the tom with any other sound you need) And the right row is: Kick - snare - closed hihat - Tom (or cymbal, or any other sound you need)

[@tinentdan]

@@TheQuestforGroove So I suppose I would play it in a vertical setup. I will try it. And for a horizontal setup? Now i have a symetrical setup with the bottom row with kick on center and open hi hat on sides, and the top row with closed hi hats on the middle and sbare on the sides. The problem is lack of sounds but its great for fast grooves. 😅

[@TheQuestforGroove]

That sounds like a good horizontal setup actually! I personally prefer the vertical one just because of my hand position and the spread between fingers, but hey, if It works it works!

[@tinentdan]

@@TheQuestforGrooveThank you for such a great and valuable advice. I have tried out the vertical layout and loved it from the start. My setup at the moment is kick and ride on the bottom, close and open hats on 2nd, snares and rim on 3rd and two toms on the top row. I figure i could change the ride and toms for other sounds when necessary and keep the rest more or less stable. Also, this layout could make the transition to a 4x4 grid much smoother.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey, that's a very compact layout you got there! Nice!

[@mattbrick1246]

you just got a sub from that jam at the end. good job

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha thanks! More jams will follow!

[@mattbrick1246]

@@TheQuestforGroove dude what is your accent lol

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I'm from Amstersam Netherlands so it's a Dutch accent :-)

[@mattbrick1246]

@@TheQuestforGroove cheers1

[@saunach2022]

I am using it to practice launchpad. So it will be helpful! Thank you! (Google Translated from Japanese to English)

[@jeetray11]

What is a good drum pad hardware for a complete novice - who wants to create some accompaniment drum beats by finger drumming?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You probably want to take a look over here. My latest recommendations! questforgroove.com/gear-recommendations/

[@laiminhthang]

Hi, I love your tutorials! How do I enable fixed velocity on my MK3 with AD2, please? Or are you playing without the fixed velocity?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I'm playing without fixed velocity. I actually want all the dynamics I can get. But it's easy to set up fixed velocity if you want it. Just click somewhere on the right top of the ad2 window to open the midi mapping setup and then for every sound of your kit drag the velocity curve all the way up to the max. Instant fixed velocity.

[@laiminhthang]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thank you so much for a quick answer! I'm going to start your premium course after my finals, can't wait! :))

[@Buffalo55Soldier]

hey mate ! your pad layout helped me a lot ! thank you do you have any suggestions for when i want to integrate 3-4 pads for samples into that layout and where to put them?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes! I would say cut off the left stroke of pads. Then you stil have crashes Toms and sidesticks. Only thing is you have to share your closed hihat between both of your hands.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I’m talking 3 pads left to right and 4 pads top to bottom.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Oh and for breakbeats I would cut off the right stroke of pads. Then you have full hihat capacity. You don’t need toms and crashes and rarely a ride for those grooves (amen break uses a ride though)

[@Buffalo55Soldier]

thanks ! i will try

[@benjameek]

This looks really efficient XD

[@coyc6661]

yoo maybe gonna start this :) Started guitar too, are there any notes for that funky beat?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Great!!! No sorry don't have any notes. It was a random jam :-)

[@coyc6661]

Oh nice! I want to learn that too :)

[@jasonshrestha]

thanks for this video! what amp/plugin were you using for the guitar man?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

The amplitude 4 basic (fender copy) amp!

[@lijothomas8398]

sick groove at the end my man!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thank you! That one came out right for sure :-)

[@pura_boda]

Nice! Do you recommend any drumkit? Or any tip to put FXs (reverb,...) on drums to sound nice while finger drumming?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Good question. I recommend buying addictive drums 2 with the Black Oyster Fairfax 1 and Funk drumkits. I love addictive drums because a lot of the presets sound great out if the box!

[@pura_boda]

The Quest for Groove thank you very much!! I Will try for sure!!! ;)

[@cpa314]

nice, can you change the pad layout directly on the mk3? or only on the software?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You can change it on the device, but you need to use controller editor software. So you cannot do it with a knob on the device itself but you can change the midi values of all the pads knobs and buttons with that software!

[@garynicolson9341]

What software or kits do you use for the real drum sounds? Recommend any packs?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes! XLN Audio Addictive Drums. Get the "Custom" starter pack and then get Black Oyster, Fairfax 1 and Funk kits. Then you have a nice starting point. XLN audio has big sales about 4 times a year so you can also wait until their big summer sale, or a black friday sale and get 40% off.

[@redirishmanxlt]

Which Addictive drum kit are you using? I've been using BFD3, which is awesome, but the kits tend to favor rock, metal and jazz. This kit sounds great for Hip-hop.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

This is Black Oyster. A tweaked version of the "dry" preset.

[@xuzhangning]

Is there any drum layout suggestion if what I have is 8 x 2 midi pads (which come with midi keyboard, not 4 x 4 layout) ?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes! I use one in this video and also wrote down the sounds in the description there! >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SWo5akfNKql9U

[@xuzhangning]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thanks, find it. I have to say it is really brilliant drum layout(once set it up then won't forget) : Tom1 | Tom2 Crash | Splash Open HH | Open HH Ride | Ride Hihat | Hihat Snare | Snare Sidestick | Sidestick Kick | Kick

[@kanggyuim5896]

Hey, loved the video! I own an mk3 as well, and I'm curious as to how you got to the screen with the labels. Oh, and are you using Drum Lab for the samples? thanks!!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Funny you happen to ask that, I'm working on a video about that right now actually. This Thursday I already have another vid planned but the one after that (I think that's June 14) I'll put that one out. What I can tell you real quick is you need to have to get the "controller editor" program from native instruments and then set the thing in midi mode. From there you can edit all kinds of stuff including the names of the pads. The drum software I use is Addictive Drums 2. I like how quickly it sounds good. But drum lab is cool too. Abbey road kits from NI are great as well. Doesn't really matter what you use when you hit the pads right :-) So the complete guide to setting up your maschine in midi mode will follow in about 12 days!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

BTW, I released the maschine setup video :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZm3iaWNaLl_psU

[@nicholasheide688]

Where do you get all these great sounding samples?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I basically always use Addictive Drums 2. Very novice program that realisticly simulates a drumkit. You need the Addictive Drums "custom" starter pack, and then select the Fairfax 1, Black Oyster and Funk kits. That's what I use! Plus my pad controller in midi mode.

[@Fernandozada]

Another question. You use that pad layout for all styles you play or chance it sometimes?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah I change things up, but the core of snares and kicks and most of the time hihats stays the same.

[@Fernandozada]

@@TheQuestforGroove thanks yesterday I begin the beguinner course and love it. So clear and well explained!!

[@arnonuem352]

First of all Thanks for the great free resources! One question as im not only a noob on finger drumming but also on maschine's software, how did you recreate the pad layout in Maschine? Struggling with this part, I guess I could also learn it like it is preprogrammed with the kits in their software. Been trying to make your finger drumming excercises till then atleast ;)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

No i did the pad layout using the device in midi mode and bypassing maschine software. What you're hearing is Addictive Drums 2. If you want to know how to set all of this up, I explain it step by step in my free beginner course on questforgroove.com. You do need an account, but I promise I wont spam you. It really is free.

[@buddyliem6219]

Hi. I am a beginer and have akai mpd218 for 2 weeks and using default mpc beat software. I am having problem not knowing how to move arround/to assign the pad for each part of the drum. Could posible to make a video for that. Thanks

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey Buddy, the best thing I can do for you now is refer you to my free beginner course on Questforgroove.com >> questforgroove.com/course/beginnercourse/ I have a guide for the MPD218 and Addictive drums on there, as well as a guide for the Free Steven Slate drum kit ( questforgroove.com/course/beginnercourse/exceptional-situations/other-drum-software-besides-ad2/ ). No guide for MPC software specifically since I do not use it and don't really know how it works exactly. But I hope this will help you!

[@WilliamW95]

If someone was using this guide and was left handed do you think there would be any drawbacks to flipping the layout if that felt more comfortable?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

You should definitely flip it! On my website questforgroove.com I actually have an option to flip the videos and diagrams to left handed so lefties can learn comfortably too!

[@Eastcoastwes92]

Jam at the end had me bobbing my head!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Alright, A little victory on my never ending quest for groove! :-)

[@rajivmannari]

Awesome... Thank you for this :) Instant new fan.. cheers

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha, thank you! I'm moving to a new place but I'll be back soon with lots of nice content!

[@wauwa4825]

Hey man Great videos thanks a lot! :D I have one question for my beginning states of this journey. I'm following your set up and fingersetting, but I find it quite hard to hit the hihat soft and the kick drum hard. Do you have any tips for that other than to just practice? All the best Wauwa

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah if you want to do that with one hand its actually very difficult! With two hands its also hard in the beginning bjt its just a matter of practicing for 5 minutes every day to hit one hand hard and the other one soft. If you want to have a loud kick and soft hh with the same hand (!) You have to use moeller technique. This means your arm moves upward while your wrist moves down and then at rhe same time move your thumb downward as well. Its almost like picking a piece of cloth off of the pads. I explain this in the "advanced techniques" course on my website!

[@wauwa4825]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thanks for the reply, you're a champ :D I will definitely check out your page!

[@Kumodot]

This video is amazing, the only thing I miss is that you could quickly give a hit on each pad so we could sample your samples and know the difference between a cymball1, 2 3 etc . :) Not so important since we can use any set.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Hey! I would've gladly done this but it is actually not allowed in the user agreement of the drum software. Everything is rights free except for sharing separate samples from the library. I guess that makes sense since that's what addictive drums is selling :-)

[@Kumodot]

The Quest for Groove makes totally sense, I understand o. But I would like to know the difference of cymbal 1,2,3 on your set so I can find samples that roughly sound the same. I will try to get this audition from your other videos.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah so two are pretty basic cymbals. One high, one low and then there's this small little mini cymbal that makes a nice splashy reggae sound!

[@rashaidanderson4403]

Fantastic

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! Still going strong over here after 4 years :-)

[@johncitizen8828]

How do you get that view on the MK3 that displays your pad assignments? I didn’t know that was possible!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I made a video about that! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZm3iaWNaLl_psU

[@SilesiaFlashUrbex]

Ekstra lekcje. Dzięki!

[@daasudesu]

かっこいい! 真似します! Maschine JAMだけどw

[@strangersun7721]

Wow. That's a very different pad layout than the one I'm used to.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Haha, yeah it works though :-)

[@FeralPyg]

Hi Again! Here’s a question: I’ve seen a few finger drummers who get reasonable results drumming on a regular midi keyboard 🎹 rather than using pads. What’s your opinion on doing it that way?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think it depends on your playing style. Some people play on an mpc in a way that resembles playing a piano. They kind of 'walk' over the pads with their fingers. So I guess if you play that way a keyboard might be a possibility. However, I specifically developed a more percussive technique where you use your wrists and arms more. That more resembles the actual 'hitting' that drummers and percussionists do as opposed to the 'pressing' piano players do. Hitting just feels more natural and organic to me when I try and make percussive sounds. :-)

[@KOMMYABIE]

I want to know your drum kit recommendations!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Addictive drums 2 with the kits: Fairfax 1, Funk, Black Oyster

[@adityagautam4689]

which sample packs you using? the snare sounds so punchy!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

This is the "Black Oyster" kit from Addictive Drums. I believe it's the "Dry" preset. Very clear and punchy indeed.

[@adityagautam4689]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thanks for the prompt response!

[@ricardomamede510]

btw which tempo were you on ? or advice for a more jazzy feel ? ty keep it up

[@TheQuestforGroove]

I think all of this was without a metronome. But usually my favorite, most comfortable tempos are between 90 and 110 bpm.

[@TheQuestforGroove]

And to get more of a jazzy feel, good things to check out are the Cissy Strut Lesson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWOyf2ejgpt3eLc And the shuffle lesson - kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6qUgmRpe5mpoNU It's not jazz, but it gets closer :-)

[@clovisgeigers7020]

I really enjoy drums. 🙂

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Me too!

[@UnDeRCoVeRJosH]

Thank you 👍🏼 thats very useful to me

[@darkslider802]

This is dope!

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! Lots more on this channel and questforgroove.com !

[@darkslider802]

Thanks, I will definitely check it out!

[@sagdey56]

any advices for 8*2 pads style? (novation launchkey)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yeah just turn it 90 degrees! Also check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4SWo5akfNKql9U

[@sagdey56]

@@TheQuestforGroove oh yeah, thank you, i’ll check placement! (Not sure about switch to vertically, i have 61 mk3 version and its pretty big 🥲)

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@sagdey56 I see... it will get harder with 2 horizontal rows. Maybe something like this? questforgroove.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/horizontal-pads.png

[@dhandc]

瀬戸さんのおかげでバズってる（笑）

[@parrot.E]

モチボビ[MochiBobi] それそれそれそれそれそれ

[@azurebeats_]

Hi, I know it's been a while since you posted this video, but I'm hoping you would reply. First of all, this video has been very informative so thank you for that. The question I have here is, do you place the same sample unless they're differentiated by numbers? For example, you have two kicks and three cymbals with numbers after them. In this case do you place the same kick samples on different pads and three different type of cymbals in each designated pad?

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Yes that's correct! 2 identical snares, 2 identical kicks and 2 identical hi hats and then different toms, different cymbals etc.

[@azurebeats_]

@@TheQuestforGroove Thank you so much!

[@voyager7703]

瀬戸さんの師匠！

[@あしながオヤジ]

君も瀬戸さんからか！

[@voyager7703]

YES

[@Rialas]

That's a great layout, cheers.

[@Iranianbboy]

thank you

[@sebastiancase4173]

Your channel name is so cool haha, thats literally what im on

[@TheQuestforGroove]

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions about this stuff!

[@sebastiancase4173]

@@TheQuestforGroove I mostly have lofi sounds, and I dont where can I get other types of sounds, like more realistic

[@TheQuestforGroove]

@@sebastiancase4173 I like the kits from xlnaudio.com (Addictive Drums 2)

[@HerrEmachtMusik]

Killer. Respekt.