HOW TO PROGRAM METAL DRUMS - 3 Simple Steps

[@joaoldmedeiros]

🥁 Hope you guys like this video and learn something from seeing my drum programming workflow! Should I do more? ►► See the drum mix, get tabs and more: patreon.com/joaoldmedeiros

[@giov182]

which drum plugin are you using? also which DAW do you use?

[@ivaanngarcia]

@@giov182 he's using GGD the P4 kit for the drums and the and the DAW is Reaper

[@mattywrecks8727]

I've literally spend the last week smashing tutorials for drum programming and then you drop this gem. Thanks man this was exactly what I needed 😀

[@Jacobplaysguitar5]

Thank You🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@christo4249]

You absolutely should do more! I got a shitload of crazy ass ideas from that! AND THAT MAKES ME SWEAR A LOT, I KNOW!!!

[@AntonOhlin]

This guy out here creating tighter riffs and grooves for a free youtube tutorial than most bands do for a living!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

High praise man, thank you so much ❤❤❤

[@SothorosDjents]

Dude João, you have come so far in your riff writing ability since the last vid I watched of you playing original riffs over a year ago. For what it’s worth, I think the time has come; the world needs João, now. 🤩

[@SothorosDjents]

And I just realized this vid is 8 months old. The last vid I referred to of yours was 2 years old. So perhaps you shred EVEN HARDER now?! 🤯

[@doomzy8622]

Agreed!!!😅

[@MeTuLHeD]

Gotta agree. Brutal riffs. As good as anyone out there.

[@maestro1286]

Can we just take a moment and appreciate how sick that demo riff is?

[@jima2985]

I have been banging my head against the wall trying to figure out how to program drums, and you just told me exactly what I needed to know in 20 minutes. This video is amazing. Thank you so much for making it!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome Jima, hopefully this starts in you a love for drums!

[@waynewiblin3689]

Dude I'm a drummer but programing drums for me is a nightmare and takes forever, you made it seem so easy

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That makes me very happy Wayne! Awesome, get at it!

[@2000jago]

In that case, just play your beats/fills on a midi kit straight into the DAW. Programmed drums are so life-less.

[@Graddg]

@@2000jagowhat

[@theperiidot]

​@@2000jagoUnless you program them properly

[@ReadyMindsetGo]

@@theperiidot I think this can work for styles of metal which have a kind of mechanical aspect to it, such as djent and metalcore. But I don't really see it sounding as good if you want to compete with more 'raw', experimental and more classic sound rock/metal.

[@Dollyo98]

Joao I think you still don't know how much this videos help people out there trying to make their own music. If it wasn't for you and all music content creators on youtube I wouldn't be half as good as I am today ❤️❤️

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Means the world man, glad this helps ❤❤❤❤❤

[@danielseale9636]

You're such a great educator and make stuff like this fun to watch

[@joaoldmedeiros]

I'm flattered Daniel thank you so much! Glad you think so ❤

[@camshaftishh]

Bro this actually does make writing drum parts feel so much more natural. Your thought process for it just feels like something completely clicked for me.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome friend. This will be a nice framework to get you started 😍

[@coryburr1921]

Nailed it! Drums have been so underexplained and for thise of us that didn't fully understand the mechanics of drum parts and how they correlate with melodic components, this is game changing. At least for me. Genius. Pure genius! Thank you!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome Cody, a comment liek that lets me know the point to this video was achieved. Thank YOU!

[@ryderhartman929]

I love how satisfied he is with it. Every time he plays it back you can see it on his face like "Damn this is sick."

[@joaoldmedeiros]

It's the most important part of the tutorial even though it's not an explicit step - ENJOY it 😀

[@lucasmedina5149]

I feared so much program drums til you show how to lose that fear, you're amazing my dude! 🔥🙌

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Very happy about this Lucas ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@azzazelo]

Fear of failure is a bitch and its responsible for a lot of unhappiness or missed opportunities or probabilities for happiness in the world. It's better to fail and get hurt trying than regret not ever trying.

[@fractal4633]

Maybe the most informative video I've seen, not only on programming, but drums in general! I feel like whenever I'd try to write drums over riffs, I'd just put things in and adjust based on trial and error more than anything else. Having a structured approach would've helped a lot back then. Content like this is invaluable for beginning musicians that might program in a "see what works" kind of way, but also for more experienced people who kinda got the hang of it, but still struggle to come up with a methodical step by step approach. I hope the feedback from this video helps you figure out which direction you want to steer your content towards! Sincerely, thank you!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's so so awesome man. Thank you as ever, and I'm REALLY glad this was informative

[@GOOOAATs]

what an absolute teacher ur. as a noob i made my first drum beat just listening to you.

[@pedrof1239]

João is necessary for this community 😭😭😭 this guy do be amazing in everything he does

[@joaoldmedeiros]

My man 😭😭😭😭😭😭 thank you so much!!!

[@josherdel2110]

As someone who’s starting out idk why I never thought of step one I always wanted to start at step 3 ….. but step 1 makes step 2 and 3 so much easier and it’s just kind of naturally happens… thanks for taking the time to make this video

[@joaoldmedeiros]

YESSSS Josh that's the idea! I'm so glad to read this comment because it shows me the point really got across. So happy man thank YOU!

[@marcocarnaghi294]

I think I'm not lying at all if I say that this is BY FAR the best tutorial to get the fundamental concepts of drum programming that I've ever seen. Thank you SO SO much

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's insane Marco! Thank YOU!!!

[@marcocarnaghi294]

@@joaoldmedeiros Actually, I'm using this concepts in a song I'm writting and most of the sections feel way better than expected hahaha so...yeah, Thanks again, this is really a very good tutorial

[@peptok]

I've watched countless videos on how to program metal drums and this is the best one!

[@user-wc2kf9yj6e]

As a guitarist, I am looking for this for a long time, appreciate for your hard working, clear, innovative and I am so grateful with every second you explained!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

My pleasure! Glad it helped you ❤

[@aaushpradhan5285]

Man this is some sick lessons !!!!! hats off for your efforts !!!!! Now we need a tone building session dude your tone is just amazing , can listen to it all day with no hesitation !!!!! awesome job dude

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Cheers!!!

[@FernwehRS]

When you explained the foundation I thought there is no way this is how people do it. But now that I’m listening for it I’m hearing it in nearly every song. Blown my mind!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Isn't it??? Really a good base

[@TulioG]

Such an excellent method... Never thought about approaching drums this way.. awesome explanation...

[@joaoldmedeiros]

So so glad it was helpful Tulio! Thank you

[@TheMeJustMe75]

This is the video I have been looking for. I write mostly Progressive Metal or just straight forward Hard Rock/Metal riffs. I can't play the drums to ave my life. I can hear what I want the drums to be but translating that to my midi controller is the hard part.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

AWESOME! You'll get there friend I'm certain

[@KaiDown]

I started learning how to program drums a few months ago, I've picked up a few of these tips from various sources, but it's so valuable to have them all consolidated in one easy to follow video. This was perfect!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Happy to help Kai! Thank you so much!

[@426baron]

Thank you so much. At last a simple explanation about drums for the dumb guitarist I am.

[@Liccarus]

You just single handedly fixed my weakest link in songwriting, incredible teaching method.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Happy to help friend. Go forth and make stuff you like!

[@ChediChemi]

THIS IS THE SIMPLEST YET MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO LEARN HOW TO PROGRAM DRUMS. I'VE ALWAYS HAD A HARD TIME PROGRAMMING BUT THANKS TO THIS GUY THIS IS GETTING EASIER AND EASIER. THANK YOU.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome Chedi, this is a great starting point for you!

[@beratsamil]

i'd watch anything u put out here man, seriously. please do more like mixing, recording, programming drums and bass, maybe a studio setup tour, gear tour. i really enjoy your content, thanks for inspiring me (a lot)

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome friend. Glad to hear it!

[@epo6831]

Been playing guitar for 30 years, played in 3 bands, always fascinated with drums, but my legs and arms don’t communicate. For the first time ever, someone has explained drums to me in the best way possible. Thank you. Great video. So good, my comment literally sounds like an amazon review for a product with 22 letters in it with two vowels. But I’m serious.

[@CJLloyd]

This was an awesome watch. I've never understood so clearly how metal drumming differs from other genres. Thanks!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's super awesome Charlie. Thank YOU so much!!!

[@Obsidian-Ryan]

this video massively helped . I use to use drum midi packs by all the companies. but from this video I finally got a decent beat thanks Joao Medeiros

[@gergoretvari6373]

This has to be the best tutorial for drum programing. I've subscribed.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

So glad you think so! Welcome aboard friend!

[@DenDenBMX]

I was having a mental breakdown trying to figure out how to program drums but this video really helped me understand and simplify it, thank you!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Hopefully this gets you started on drums! Glad it helps

[@antoniovillela9091]

I WAS DREAMING ABOUT THIS VIDEO HOLY S**T

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Your dreams came true Antônio!!!

[@switchbackmusic2938]

This is gonna help me write an ep. thank you so much.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

LOVE THIS 💖💖💖

[@Joconew12]

I feel enlightened :D This really gave me a basic idea on how drums work and what all the parts of the drum kit actually do in a song ^^ Super informative and straight to the point (was able to watch this at 3 AM without falling asleep or losing interest x'D)

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Hahaha perfect man! Awesomeee

[@SurfNturfz]

Been producing for a few years and my buddy sent me a bunch of raw guitar audio and was like "hey can u throw some drums over this riff" Like "bro... I make dubstep 🤣 but sure" This video helped a lot thank you

[@joaoldmedeiros]

HAHAHA well you now know what to do! Bro omg do this but with dubstep samples! SHEEEESH

[@James_Heart]

You’re literally a LIFE STARTER/SAVER

[@joaoldmedeiros]

😊👍 Now go program some DRUMS man!

[@OfficialBabyboii]

Thank you for teaching me a lot in this video! Now I know what each part of the drum follows!

[@95Metalguitarist95]

This video is something I have been searching/waiting for forever! Thank you so much for this man, amazing stuff

[@joaoldmedeiros]

So so glad you enjoyed it Rory!!!

[@angryktulhu]

Awesome, even though I knew most of the stuff I lack creativity and I loved that part!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad to hear it man!

[@sakonmv]

That riff is so catchy! We need the full song!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad you liked it friend!!!

[@ErebosGR]

For beginners looking for a free drum sampler VST, I recommend either the Perfect Drums Player + Panda Sound's Restrains Kit, or MonsterDAW's Monster Drums + the RacikSuara Metal Kit.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome thanks for the reccomendations man!

[@foti4822]

Excellent tutorial! As someone who has never played drums, I really liked the way you explained what purpose different parts of the kit typically serves in a song.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome Foti, yeah I thought that was important to understand :)

[@abdelilhmanflores]

As a drummer with no recording gear. This helped a fair bit. Thanks man

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Rock on Abdel that's awesome!

[@joaolopes8763]

Mano não fazes ideia da ajuda que isto me deu!!! Após varias tentativas fracassadas desisti completamente de tentar programar bateria mas depois dessas dicas que deste finalmente consegui fazer algo minimamente decente haha. Muito obrigado e abraços :))

[@joaoldmedeiros]

É ISSO JOÃO! Fico mesmo mesmo feliz ❤️ aquele abraço!!!

[@Valisthean]

Goodbye using youtube drum tracks, hello writing my own drums. Thank you so much for breaking this down in a digestible way and easy for my dumb ass to understand

[@Fearless2kill]

Facts

[@danielt.8686]

The best Drum Tut if seen til now!!!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That is aweomse Daniel

[@carazy123_]

*DUDE* That riff is RIDICULOUS and you are awesome. As someone teaching myself about drum programming, this video is amazing, but also that riff. freaking. slaps.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Thank you friend!!!

[@Okh684]

Absolutely killer video man. You’re helping so many people, including me! ❤️

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's ideal Harry ❤️ thank you!

[@theflerffyburr7919]

Thanks to you I've learned the fundamental core of metal drums.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's perfect friend. May it face you well!

[@Rovira2920]

Legend teach us

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Hehehe hope this helps man!

[@oh_look_bananas]

Finally a tutorial I can understand. I’m 9 and you explained the process thoroughly. Thank you so much.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome man! I'm 12 and this is definitely the tutorial 9 yr old me would have kiled for!

[@dumpstercat2229]

This is amazing! Thank you

[@joaoldmedeiros]

So glad it helps.

[@ni7suj]

Right now... I have just witnessed the absolute BEST description of a metal drum beat. God Tier. 🤘🤘

[@joaoldmedeiros]

It's a start! I hope it helps you 🤘

[@Santiagoperroud_music]

I really enjoy your content bro, glad to be supporting ,no matter what 🥁

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That means the world to me Santiago! Hopefully the content pays you back ❤️ thank you so much!

[@alex_thecarguy]

Holy hell, I have been struggling for months to try to write new songs with energy and power as a guitarist. This entire time I've been trying to build drums first, then riff over it, and that's been choking my creativity down hard. This is an excellent video, I'm excited to write some new stuff now.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Amazing, Alex! If you're a guitarist, I gotta reccomend the riff first, and then doing the drum beat. As you get proficient, the both will come to you at the same time 😍

[@spectralx]

Que aula! Valeu João por compartilhar tal conhecimento conosco!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Ora essa amigo! Obrigado pelo comentário e fico feliz que ajude

[@Citadelband530]

I was questioning your repubility and was skipping forward.....that first rift made me a believer.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Hahaha glad it made you believe!

[@drkstrnd]

I already know this Video is gonna be awesome

[@joaoldmedeiros]

I really hope you like it my man thank you!

[@drkstrnd]

@@joaoldmedeiros I loved it bro... even though I know quite a bit about programming drums I still learned some new things Awesome Video, keep up making the content you love

[@Yusufmasron]

As a guitarist and not a drummer, I like the tutorial, perfect for those who wants to make riffs. Thanks for the video, it was really helpful.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Hope this gets you started friend!

[@TheBigDirty89]

I'm new to recording and this definitely helped. I cant even begin to fathom how long this actually takes for a whole song since this was only 20 seconds and essentially one riff.

[@RaylanCloss]

Cara, você é extremamente didático e criativo! Muito bons esses vídeos, ajuda MUITO quem está começando!! Obrigado de verdade

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Que bom Raylan, mesmo. Obrigado eu também!

[@MapkycRock]

This is an amazing tutorial, it leveled up my drum programming from 2 to like 6!!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Great to hear friend. Keep learning!

[@LouisR56]

Super clear and useful tutorial, thanks!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Thank you Louis! So happy that is the case ❤️

[@psychegamez9709]

Ok to start, this man has a BRUTAL riff he made. Then going off of that he made the best drum video I've seen in my 3 hours of searching how to program drums. Dude, THANK YOU. I'm saving this video for later. Good job man. Also, I've seen some of your covers and your guitar tone is just amazing.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's so great friend ❤ really happy to read this.

[@psychegamez9709]

@joaoldmedeiros I'm not even joking man, after I watched this I programmed drums over a track that has been sitting in FL Studio for weeks. THANK YOU

[@anapessoa5581]

Love the chapters! 🤗🤗🤗 Excellent work 💜

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Thank you so much baby! 😄

[@musaa.7973]

dude this video is gold im forever in ur debt thankyou

[@joaoldmedeiros]

🙏🙏🙏

[@kkkkadotto]

muito obrigado do fundo do meu coração eu finalmente entendi como encaixar a percussão AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA QUE ALEGRIA

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Que bom ouvir isso amigo!!! Fico mutio feliz, vá e faça música agora!!!

[@user-xs4rm1ti8f]

Thanks please do more like this

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Will do man!!!

[@trinityislifee]

hey Joao luv your covers man you really inspire me to pick up guitar if possible can you do a tutorial on guitar tones ? I wanna make my guitar sound like veil of maya lol

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Thank you man! My tones are just default plugin settings 90% of the time.

[@hangcrow2054]

This changed my production life. I've finally unlocked how to write drums now. Insane.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

WOOOHOOOO may this be a starting point to something awesome!!!

[@ZzRenato]

Sempre aprendo muito com teus videos!!!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Fico muito feliz Renato 💖 obrigado sempre!

[@jeromelee7151]

I never truly could understand the basic concept. I have spent 2 years practicing different concepts and this by far is the best thing I’ve ever seen. Thank you for being amazing. Wonderful video!!!!!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Great to hear Jerome. Happy this helped you! ❤

[@EOS44]

18:54 the beat from Details Matter is unforgettable.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

HE KNOWS! First one to get it

[@YoungGuitarplayer59]

Great video - I'm a sound engineer and I don't have a show for a few days and I've been working on writing and producing my own tracks and this video has been extremely helpful! thank you so much!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's so awesome, you can definitely do it Nick! Thank YOU!

[@aravvinodh6666]

This is great!!! Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to teach myself how drums in metal work by just listening to some of my favorite songs and analyzing the drum parts in relation to the guitar. One question, which drum plug-in are you using for this video? I’ve been looking for one like this for quite awhile but I’m not able to find it.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome Arav! This is GGD P IV kit

[@nate2629]

This just made my life so much easier🤘🏽

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad it did Nate! :)

[@andreherrera9041]

🔥🔥🔥

[@joaoldmedeiros]

🙏🙏🙏

[@istillsuckatguitar]

Awesome. Now I just have to figure out how to time the drums to the guitar and actually make it show up in my DAW.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

You got this man 👌👌👌

[@zacksbh7424]

Great man How do you get the map and pieces name on the piano roll ?

[@seanathonhooper]

Thats what I was thinkin, I saw that and immediately went HOW HOW HOW

[@ZzRenato]

Double right click to rename it

[@seanathonhooper]

@@ZzRenato Absolute saint

[@joaoldmedeiros]

There you go man! Thank you for watching

[@StonedChakra]

Dude.... Thank you so much!! King among men 🙏

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad it helped my friend!

[@TimBlahkeks]

This helped me so much as a starter. Made my own first pattern that I feel is not garbage anymore. So much to learn still.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Really really glad friend, that's the whole point! Keep it up and you will learn a lot in noo time ❤

[@drunk6050]

Now mixing tutorial. Pls.

[@fuckmylife4403]

yess

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Linked right at the end of the video friend

[@fuckmylife4403]

@@joaoldmedeiros can you do a cover of the song unexpected by change of loyalty

[@MateuszGebicki]

This video is an absolute game changer for me. btw you are a beast guitarist, great riffing out there 🔥🔥🔥

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad this helped you Mateusz! Thank you

[@nun1nh0Productions]

Best programming drums video on youtube!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Nice Nuno, glad you liked it

[@breehamilton5654]

I really appreciate this video. I'm new to this and i just got Reaper and KVLT drums and had no clue where to start. After searching for hours, i finally run across this video!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!!!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Do it friend! Happy this helps

[@billyhiggins1908]

I am so grateful as a guitarist new to DAW with zero drum knowlede this was amazing course thank you🙋🙏🎶💯🙆

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Great to hear Billy! Get on in 🥁

[@BeholdSevenWoes]

Thanks, I am going to be programming drums with my friend who wants to play guitar for me. So this has helped. I am going to his place to lay down some drum lines to his guitar. It’s been a long time since writing with people haha

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Awesome friend, hope you guys enjoy it!

[@jekeflex]

I'm struggling with drums but this video makes sense ❤

[@AdamBards]

This video is a lifesaver!

[@shockabrahhh]

By far the best drum programming tutorial for guitarist that have barely any knowledge on drums. I've always been intimidated to do drums and this lesson gave a great basis for how to get started. Thanks for all your help!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Perfect Casey. Thank YOU for the love!

[@felipimacedo]

very cool tips, and your video also made me consider switching from cakewalk to reaper...

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad I could help!!!

[@arnavsethi9720]

thanks dude! awesome tutorial.

[@joaoldmedeiros]

No problem Arnav so happy to hear that!

[@guitarwithdm6901]

Thank you I am searching video how to creat beat and use thank you very much ❤️

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Happy to help!!!

[@gagethomas4473]

YOURE A MAGICIAN THANK YOU

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Just here to help!!!

[@issuespunkrock]

Lately I have been so intimidated to program drums for my riffs this video helped me over come some of my fears and doubts in myself. Thank you so much João! 🤘🤝

[@joaoldmedeiros]

That's perfect man. Go for it!!!

[@hazen7645]

This is pure gold, thanks man! 💯

[@joaoldmedeiros]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@lewisdavis780]

Thank you I have been kicking myself trying to find a way to do metal drumming thank you I’m happy to have find this

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Glad I could help!

[@reinaldolopez166]

Veeeery useful the rules & the goal of each element of the drumms! LOVED IT! thank you so much for this video, João. 👌

[@myheartbeatzinblastbeatz]

what studio/app is using ?

[@deefor3lp]

this video gave me so much inspiration and insight on how to do this as a guitarist. thanks so much!

[@joaoldmedeiros]

Really happy it did!