Full MASTERCLASS On Drums | For FREE

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Enjoy this full masterclass on drums...for free! This video is packed with advice, tips, and solutions for your drum programming issues! (all genres)
CHAPTERS:
*VERY IMPORTANT: Level 3 won't make any sense if you don't first see the mistakes and problems in Level 1 and 2. Most of the solutions are found in those first 2 levels.
0:00 Intro
0:26 Listening To The 3 Levels
1:25 Level 1 Drums
2:00 Problem 1 - Short Loop
2:20 Problem 2 - Layering Too Many Full Loops
3:12 Problem 3 - Over EQ
3:52 Problem 4 - Compression Copycat
4:16 Problem 5 - Not Adjusting A Compressor
4:39 Problem 6 - Random Panning
5:40 Problem 7 - Duplicating To Make It Bigger
6:19 Problem 8 - Out Of Key Drums
8:34 Problem 9 - Timing Issues
9:34 Problem 10 - Lack Of Continuity
10:41 Level 2 Drums
11:42 Positive 1 - Longer Loop & More Variation
12:53 Positive 2 - Better Layering
13:55 Positive 3 - Continuity In The Drum Kit
14:10 Positive 4 - Rhythm & Groove
15:05 Positive 5 - Better Stereo Spacing
15:39 Problem 1 - The Wrong Kick Drum
18:36 Problem 2 - High End Frequency
20:27 Problem 3 - Shape, Envelope, & Dynamics
26:17 Problem 4 - Too Many Reverbs
28:30 Problem 5 - Group Processing
30:25 Level 3 Drums
31:11 Positive 1 - Length & Arrangement
32:49 Positive 2 - Variation
36:49 Positive 3 - The "Right" Kick Drum
37:19 Positive 4 - Removing Harsh Frequencies
39:24 Positives 5 & 6 - Layering and Spatial Balance
42:45 Positives 7 & 8 - Shape and Pitch
46:22 Positive 9 - Better Use Of Reverb
49:16 Positive 10 - The Only "Secret" Trick I know

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

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[@ZackEdwardMusic]

Hope everyone enjoys this one! I put a lotttttt into this! Awesome tips, advice, and lessons to be learned in each level...and it should apply to any genre, any skill level!

[@youbethejudge5135]

Would love to see a video on how you make such clean videos, since content creation is so vital for producers

[@meetplace]

Thank you for your videos, I've been binge watching the last few hours and they are excellent and greatly appreciated!

[@iambadd]

Just wanted to say thank you! Drums seem so easy to the naked eye but making them sound good is deceptively hard :)

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

@iambadd you’re very welcome!! Hope this could help!!

[@thingfulemptiness]

Man, you awesome!! Big fcking thanks!!

[@armandosilvestre4715]

Damn Johnny Sins is such a good teacher, loved this

[@trebletina]

I CAN'T BELIVE I GOT A 50 MINUTE ONE ON ONE WITH ZACK!! Forreal thank you!!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️♥️ hahaha!! You’re welcome!! Hope there’s some good bits in there that you can pull

[@djrandalldean]

Anyone affraid of the length on this one: I've watched an embarrassing amount on this subject. This one has a lot of tips and insights I haven't seen in other videos on this topic.. The pace is quick and the explanations are concise. It's kept light with some humor and what you learn is broken down in a S.M.A.R.T way to make them easier to implement and maintain. How many vids have you watched like that lately?

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

reallyyyy appreciate the comment!! means a lot!! ❤️👊

[@rosscairnsTV]

This was great!!! Actual real help and not just another "we know this already" tutorial. Love it!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Thanks Ross!!! Really appreciate that and happy it can help!!

[@to3i97]

Another awesome tutorial! Must give Zack credit for being not just a great producer, a great teacher and content creator. Lots of value delivered in the best form! Easy to understand & enjoyable to watch. Thank you!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Really appreciate the kind words ♥️ means a lot!

[@sakulnathwani7282]

Zack you read my mind, I've needed this for so long lmao

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Hahaha happy to help! Better late than never 😂

[@armandosilvestre4715]

The refrence track on level 2 sounded exacty like I would like to know how to do, reminded me of some of John Summit's drums

[@POZiDiVtunes]

Just wanted to say after watching a few of your videos I really appreciate how direct you are and skip out on all the “fluff” like I see in many other videos.

[@armaghansaif]

Thankyou so much, entirely grateful for all the details and tid bits you had to teach and share. I was actually searching out this video and nobody i got to on youtube did it so well. Thanks a ton!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Much appreciated! 👊 happy this could help!

[@brandonbowers1828]

cant believe this advice is free. Killer stuff Zack!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️♥️ thanks Brandon!!

[@Minnik_ofc]

Zack hitting us with the GEMS 💎

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

:) hope it helps!

[@taylortorrenceofficial]

This is freaking incredible

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️♥️ thanks brotha

[@itsalientune]

hey i learned a new trick with the lfo from you i learned so much i have to go back to my tracks and use these tricks i don't make edm but these tricks still helped me

[@user-ie8kq7pm8j]

Bro, 10/10 would recommend. Been at a point where my sound design and songs flow but the drums are holding me back. Your concise way of explaining speaks volumes to your knowledge. Content is fire af, keep it up ❤

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Really appreciate you saying that! 👊♥️ hope the vid can have an immediate impact on your music!!!

[@hbmccmusicbiz5752]

SUPER SICK!!!

[@itsmauisam]

Stoked to watch this as I fine tune my drums on this record today!!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Hope there’s a tonnnn in here that can help! ♥️

[@TracingFlares]

This was catching exiting till the end. Admit take quite a few notes. One of the very best out there😊 Thanks

[@markmossien7398]

just came back to this, so so helpful. thanks zack

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Happy to hear it dude 👊

[@jayR0191]

Hell yea thanks for this !

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re welcome! Hope it was helpful!

[@angelosmindofone7174]

amazing video Zack! Loads of gems in here 👌

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Thanks Angelos!!! 👊

[@mattster303]

Really useful and good, clear explanation. Well informed, quality stuff, thanks

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate you watching and dropping the message! 👊♥️

[@bexxiemusic]

The ultimate drum masterclass! Thanks Zack!! 🔥

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

glad you liked it!!

[@VladScala]

@TheCosmicAcademy thank you so much … what a wonderful Masterclass … this is so on point and so useful❤

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ShannonCoen]

Really appreciate this one. Thank you.

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re very welcome!! Hope there’s some stuff you can immediately add to the current or next song!

[@tallola]

After watching this I feel I'm ready to produce kick-ass drums. Let's go baby!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

hell yeah!! thats what i love to hear! happy this was able to help and appreciate you watching ❤️👊

[@gudmix838]

bruh u'r ability to explain is just simple and effective , keep it up g

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Thank youuu! Means a lot. And I appreciate you watching the vids ♥️

[@meiofficialproductions3306]

Extremely helpful 😍😍😍

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

❤sweeeet! happy it can help!

[@ALifeTheKidd]

This was a Well put Class, thanks BRO !

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥thank YOU! hope there was some stuff that can help

[@vimalshah1585]

so knowledge full man.... appreciated your teaching skills are on different level

[@extremotionaltrouffas]

Great advice. I stick to the concepts, because the rest is miniutae for me. And I don't even make loop-based music.

[@davonblain]

love your channel bro!! it sounds boring but i would love a video on how to organize plugins in ableton, as right now I have so many and it's just a mess to navigate. i’m sure i’m not the only one who feels this way too!!!

[@boredoneguy]

Your video is incredibly useful! I'm really happy that KZbin had recommended me your channel! In the video of making animals Martin Garrix said that he is always changing the little transitions in his tracks to make his music sound more interesting. And as I see, nowadays producers stopped making that things. I mean, if you'll listen to some old grx tracks like tremor, animals, wizard, project t remix (I take his music as a good example), you will notice a lot of things like tonnel sounds, sweeps, big snares, snare rolls and synths which are grabbing your attention to make you feel interested during the listening. If you have some ideas about it, it would be great to hear from you! I hope, I'll see a lot of great videos on your channel!❤

[@hbmccmusicbiz5752]

Thank you!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re welcome! Happy it can help!

[@RhiannonRoze]

Wow! Super generous of you. Made notes and thanks to your capacity to speak and explain details so clearly, I understand everything. Thank you! Now to practice so that this stuff becomes a habit...

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

😁 happy it helped!!!

[@jonathanthedeceptikon]

This was amazing. Better than most paid content out there. Thanks Zack and Cosmic! You’re the best.

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️ thank YOU!

[@SardiniaProudAction]

that was cool! tnx for sharing those tips!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

No problem! Hope it can help!

[@parkerpage3805]

ummm maybe the best video ever

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

hahahahaha thanks parker!

[@Shawzeey]

Amazing video. This has helped so much

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re welcome! Really happy it helps!

[@KEAGZmusic]

LEGENDS

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️

[@DAT-mer]

Hey Zack, that was inspiring (again). Especially the use of the LFO. Top notch!

[@Tacoma0ridge]

Awesome lesson.

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed and hope some of these tips can help right away!!

[@faborrobison9652]

Outstanding

[@elazionmusic]

Finally got around to watching this as I've had it on my Watch Later playlist for a while. so informative, I took so many notes! Thanks Zack!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Happy it helps dude 👊

[@danielstark4504]

Very happy I found you guys today...Only watched 2 vids so far...but these are top notch! Thanks and Stay Gold! -D

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Appreciate you!! It’s mutual and we’re happy to have you part of our fam here on yt! 👊

[@maurice1376]

Super helpfull, thanks so much for that 🙏🏼

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re welcome Maurice!! Puts a smile on my face to hear that 👊♥️

[@mihajictouch]

Love this video Zack! BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

thank youuuu and happy it helps!! 🥁

[@user-jb5jt9iv8x]

Thank you for always blessing us with these videos!!!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

you're very welcome!

[@invisibleflower2]

Maaan you guys are awesome. Thanks so much for this structured, funny and inspiring Channel. I have already learned so much by you guys and will continue to.🙌🙏 VAMOOOOS

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️♥️ and more importantly thank youuuu!!! Seriously, hearing that means everything to us. We appreciate you being part of our fam on here

[@gunbm8888]

I came here after feeling some frustration with my drums these days and wow thank you so much for this amazing tutorial Zack! I feel like I’m in Bootcamp all over again (and it’s an awesome feeling)

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Hahhahaha happy it felt like we were back in class!! 😂♥️ and happy it could help!

[@janu_music_]

REALLY GREAT VIDEO!!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

thank youuuuu!! ❤️👊

[@donnyle848]

Man this is too good not to watch- can’t believe this is free! Is this even legal 🤗🔥🥁

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

😂😂😂 thanks donny! happy it helped

[@djrandalldean]

Great one! thanks!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You're welcome! ♥️👊 hope there’s some pieces in there that can be put to good use!!

[@djrandalldean]

Just rewatched it and learned a bunch I didnt even know to look for last time. Defo in my sage folder.@@TheCosmicAcademy

[@joakimdahlstrom2532]

loop 3 in level 1's soul mate is "Ievan Polkka" break :)

[@SlavaChrome]

Great tips! Thanks, it’s inspiring! =)

[@datipi3362]

Very positive & great : all that little things I was missing Thank you

[@stekra-youtube]

Great insights. Thx

[@VISSEX]

Amazing 🔥

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️♥️ thanks, hope you’re able to apply some of this into the current/future tunes!

[@jenniesharke8670]

thanks so much for the drum Vid! super helpful!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Happy it helps!!

[@garrettwolf2414]

Hello! I did look and I’m not sure if I missed it because there are so many videos, but what about the drum bus? Do you bus all into one channel after and then add more effects or should the original mixing of each element be enough to not need a drum bus? Thank you! I love love love watching all of these videos and would really like to apply as well

[@jayR0191]

More masterclasses please

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

♥️ we have plenty more vids coming!!!

[@milindaweerasinghe8064]

thanks very much for your effort!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@johnymst]

mad video!

[@nikolasgray1940]

Godsend

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

👊♥️

[@davidpurple3698]

Great video, thanks

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re very welcome, David! Appreciate you watching ♥️

[@grebenyukdaniel96]

This was amazing, super helpful for my drum game! When is the rest of the series dropping? I am ready to binge watch the Netflix special of "Key Parts to a Song if you like and subscribe" by Cosmic Academy

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

hahahahaha 🤣 appreciate you! happy this helped

[@chema__gonzalez__]

This is great! thank you!

[@xs8002]

Gonna sample that little mario bit, Zack!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Hahaha 🤣

[@blackstrand3753]

I like the LFO effect. Would you say is better an adding a groove to the midi tack?

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Different! It’s just another option. Things don’t have to be one or the other, better or worse!! Can even use both of them at times!!

[@medyzz94]

Whats your guys opinions on buying fabfilter stuff (especially pro Q) if im just a beginner? Dont really think it will magically make my EDM sound alot better, should be better to first properly completely master EQ eight and other stock stuff?

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

I’d agree with you on this!! Many times, as a beginner, we can think specific plugins make the real difference in our music/productions/etc…but they really don’t. It’s the individual using them that makes things sound great. FabFilter has incredible plugins that provide massive advantages over the stock plugins…but a beginner rarely sees / hears those differences. Learn how to use the stock plugins first because they usually limit you to the most fundamental parts of each tool. Once you fully understand your basic tools, it’s much easier to utilize the value in third party plugins ♥️👊

[@oleksandrmusic]

How to figure out how many steps you need to change ti a certain key?

[@K_hertz]

Level 2 Look like drums of "Cloverdale_Movin"

[@hd038]

what is Sample pack ?

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

Sample packs refer to a bundle of audio samples you can buy/download to use in your productions. Splice, for example, allows you to download the individual samples from many different sample packs.

[@RexIBegYouRekkem]

C to E is 4 half steps not 3, thats why the EQ told you D#

[@servHis221]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@thomaspham6189]

hello love your content, but everytime you use profanity I have to immediately close out the video. you're amazing

[@PincheXpressCabron]

Love these videos! A lot to learn from. Until I can get into the Cosmic Academy team, I will learn from these KZbin videos. Thank you so much.

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You’re very welcome!! 👊♥️ we appreciate you!!

[@legalsounddrugs]

You make a great things. Thank you

[@boseyboi]

Thank you!

[@TheCosmicAcademy]

You're welcome! 👊♥️