How to use Logic Pro X's Drum Machine Designer

[@splice]

What other Logic Pro X tutorials would you like to see?

[@Runaverse]

how to make a punchy bass line?

[@probabyjesus]

Mixing tutorial

[@MusicalTactics]

Alchemy! A deeper dive into the Sampler? So psyched you guys are covering some Logic tutorials!!!

[@willydeangelis699]

Using Live Loops with the new Novation Launchpad!

[@DJNuimani]

some Logic Pro X tutorials on Remix FX, Phat FX & Step FX ! thank you for this Splice!

[@stuffnuns]

There are several DMD vids, but this one gets right to meat. Simple and clear. No ego bs. Your voice is calm and friendly, and that makes a difference, too. Thank you Logic is HUGE, and it can be overwhelming. This channel and WLPR are saving graces for us non-techy creators.

[@staciecradle1787]

bruh I went thru so many videos just tryna figure out how to open the damn drum machine and this is the first one to show it lol thank you

[@nickthechen]

Patienly waiting for a step sequencer in Ableton 😭, great tutorial Mr. Calderon!

[@arrodlaroque]

Best video on DMD and the Step Sequencer on youtube thus far, kudos

[@cindyvargas6709]

I really enjoyed this video. Hope to see more Logic Pro videos!!!

[@WriteJus]

Nice video! As crazy as it sounds, I sold my MPC Live because of this update. The workflow is quick, easy, and already tracked out for mixing. Using everything you talked about (although a few things I DIDN'T know, thank you) plus Serato Sample and its game over!

[@trevor_mounts_music]

Dude same....I got serato studio bundled with a midi keyboard and LOVED the sampler. Bought the sampler plugin and now it's game over! 👍🏼

[@alphonsodesselle212]

wow.. very informative.. thx for this.. didn't drum designer was soo powerful nice

[@topacio9326]

thank you so much for being a great teacher! so many horrible tutorials out there, but yours was clear and to the point!! much gratitude!

[@Dodo-eh4od]

U r the best tutorial of DMD THANKYOU

[@BretKenworthy]

Great tutorial!

[@SarahReiwitch]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@STxFisherman]

Great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@OccultFanOFFICIAL]

Mr Calderone did a great job making this clear and easy to understand.

[@BI919]

I learned a lot on this one video

[@Yan-pz1tl]

So helpful!

[@QUDASCIENTISTTV]

👍🏽 Good video.

[@AnnastassiaRiter]

Plug-in "sausage fattener" is a wild name.

[@dmn2273]

More Logic Tuts!!!

[@johnm24]

Do you have to worry about changing the root key when bringing in samples from splice?

[@TheopticnerveX]

I've seen this guy in Soho NYC

[@melee3806]

Great video, saved me loads of time. Thanks!

[@AG-ye6pv]

Great

[@Harry-nc7jp]

any idea how to limit the voices on the drum machine? I want it so that when i play one sound it cuts off another.

[@RasTuft]

This is such an awesome video!! Thank you very much indeed. This is how I will make beats from now on.

[@silly8395]

hi, how can i disable auto pitching when i do drag and drop to the pads ? my samples are always transposed to c3,...whatever that pitch is,...thanx

[@heyimoolox]

why does drum machine designer and step sequencer make my kicks so quiet? i am having a hard time getting my kicks to sound the way i want them to. whenever i drag in a kick from my file library straight into logic as an audio file or in ultrabeat, it KNOCKS as it should. however, whenever i drag in a kick into the drum machine designer, step sequencer, or sampler, it is significantly quieter. what am i doing wrong? i don't want to add EQ or compressors because the way it sounds by default is already good.

[@TWSBofficial]

I'm having same issue

[@heyimoolox]

@@TWSBofficial i figured it out! go to the sampler for the drum track and on the bottom right it's default is -6db, change that to 0 and they'll be at normal volume

[@jakejohannesen33]

When I open Drum Machine designer it automatically loads "Big Room" template. Anyone know how to set up an empty template?

[@catashtrophe0]

why dont i have the instrument button to click on on the channel strip? there is no button there. is it because i have the free trial of logic?

[@Briggsbuckman21]

I made an "empty kit" but I exed out of the main part of the project. Now, when I reopen the project all that pops up is my "empty kit" pad designer. I can't find any answers to this question anywhere

[@Jay-cm9hj]

hit command+1 to open the main window, also can be selected from the "window" drop down menu

[@antoniocoelhorj]

how can i use busses together with elements from the kit?

[@peraltabeats8125]

This is a great question. Because each pad has its own channel strip, apart from effects, it also means each pad has its own set of buses. The channel strip is key to accessing existing buses or creating new ones on the spot. Each bus has an adjacent rotary knob that allows you to control how much of that sound is sent to the effect(s) on that respective bus. It definitely opens up a whole other world of possibilities. Keep in mind the most practical reason for using buses is to conserve cpu which it does by giving multiple tracks access to one instance of an effect chain that may work well on different sources like drums and percussion.

[@emcem1044]

Soooooooo I can't find the " pattern " option in the list when i control click , help anyone ? I love this software but the lack of a drum machine makes me wanna jump off a building.

[@kuzey2964]

wait wtf ı just enter how to use drum machine designer

[@alexio2612]

How do you separate the pattern region once you write in your midi? I want to arrange it easier and alter certain things on certain drums without affecting others ?

[@gorrowler]

okay you didn't have to edit out every sound between your words

[@yan-nickmichaud957]

Anyone know how to remove a sample from the library? I put the wrong one in and at a loss for how to remove it lol real thing

[@youtubevideos415]

Why is this such a low resolution? You can't show a software and then it's all pixelated. Ever heard of HD?

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

Why does this shit have to be so complicated...? Why can't they just give me a simple drum machine I don't have to play with my midi...?

[@joldschool64]

Sometime technology gets in the way of creativity after you finish doing all of that you have lost your inspiration I am an old schooler hit the record button and let it rip LOL

[@lewisberry4641]

Completely agree

[@peraltabeats8125]

I agree with you in part as someone that has a history with hardware. Sampling in itself is not making music but it’s like planting the seeds for future ideas. With software there’s so much you can do and multiple ways of doing the same thing. From my experience you have to pick and choose what resonates with you and run with it. If ever ideas aren’t flowing perhaps that might be an instance where you might devote some time to something like this or making your own presets, templates, etc...

[@peraltabeats8125]

@@kenneth2118 Yes! What’s up?

[@peraltabeats8125]

@@kenneth2118 sorry for the delayed response...a sampler such as the Octatrak or the MPC Live will cover the sampler/groove box/drum machine needs and could be the centerpiece of your workflow. I would start my research there- see which workflow appeals to you most and run with it! I would pair it up with a poly synth like a Prophet that would cover a lot of needs soundwise.Yes you can always get a midi keyboard and use Logic to carry out all these functions but if you’re feeling that the tactile aspect of physical hardware is going to motivate and inspire you more so then I would go in that direction. The music you make on hardware can eventually make its way into a DAW. I think the current samplers like the ones I mentioned are better equipped to allow you to go dawless and at the same time get a pro level sound.

[@peraltabeats8125]

@@kenneth2118 you're welcome Tim! The bit rate/bit reduction and the way the MPC quantizes notes and rhythm are what gives the old MPC's their mojo and vibe. If you appreciate that then I would check out the Live. I don't personally own a Live but am feening hard for one especially the retro edition available through American Musical Supply or Zzounds (same retail parent company), which looks like the 2000XL color wise. I do have experience with a 2000XL- years detached from it I have a greater appreciation for it however would not be the greatest asset workflow wise. Obviously there are people out there that are really nice with it but it has limitations in comparison with a DAW or current samplers. Coupling the newer samplers and everything they can do with the sounds you like from an almost infinite selection of sample sets available you can pull off a simple setup with professional results. BTW the Live integrates with Splice and you can add an internal drive to accommodate tons of samples...I think really gives it an edge.