Logic Pro X | How To ACTUALLY Use Drummer Tracks

If you want to learn more about Logic Pro's built-in features then be sure to check this one out. Drummer tracks (aka KYLE) are often under-utilized and can be a HUGE resource for helping you make songs, demos, or even practice tracks.
In this video, I show how my method for programming drums using Logic's built-in drummer track that yields the most realistic sounding results. I often see people under-utilizing the Logic drummer, getting sub-par results, and then abandoning it completely, so thats the main reason I decided to make this video. I also show some of my own tips and tricks for mixing and polishing the stock drum kit to help give it that professional sound.
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Contents Of Video:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Overview
03:30 - Programming 1st Section
06:05 - Programming More
09:56 - Advanced Settings
16:52 - Multi-Output Setup
20:49 - Parallel Compression
23:33 - Drum Reverb
25:30 - Channel EQ
29:30 - Channel Compression
32:07 - Bus Compression
33:36 - Bus EQ

[@woodyardmusic]

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[@mindprint]

You can save yourself some time by just swapping the kit for the equivalent Producer kit ( in your case Liverpool -> Liverpool+ ) when creating the multi-output setup. It will create all the outputs and the summing track. Not to mention you will get access to some additional tracks like Leak, Room A, Room B and sometime some additional processing auxes pre-made for you to try.

[@woodyardmusic]

Oh nice! That’s for sharing!

[@mindprint]

@@woodyardmusic No worries. Also worth mentioning is that you can swap/tune/dampen individual drum components and leak level in the plugin as well. Just double click on the "Drum Designer" as usual instruments. (*some options are only available on Producer kits)

[@normjones6916]

plus you can record and add more drum hits on the tracks below the main track like crashes etc

[@woodyardmusic]

oh nice! good stuff in the comments today!@@normjones6916

[@settyr]

Nice video. Lots of good tips. I noticed right at the very end that you dialled down the room reverb. I'm glad you did that!

[@woodyardmusic]

Thanks! I usually tweak the room reverb at the end one I’m blending it with the band, really hard to get a good gauge on it before that

[@bozarctic]

Man I absolutely LOVED this video! This is exactly what i needed. I really appreciate the level of detail you put into this, thanks!

[@woodyardmusic]

Hey thanks so much for saying that! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@kingjulian1947]

Dude, you're an amazing teacher - thanks for the inspiration how to not only treat logic drummer but drums in general. Best tutorial I've seen in a long time! All the best! Thank you!!

[@woodyardmusic]

Hey thanks so much for the kind words! I’m glad you liked the video!

[@raj-thefakeshady9954]

Really great tutorial !! Helpful :)

[@woodyardmusic]

Great! :)

[@HomesickMac]

I've never used any drum tracks so this is a great start! Thanks!

[@staticmx]

Great video! Best tutorial on Drummer I’ve seen! Thank you!

[@woodyardmusic]

Thank you! Happy to hear it!

[@MoeGW-dr5nb]

Excellent tutorial. Just what I needed! Thank you 🙏!

[@woodyardmusic]

Great to hear!

[@maxreinsch]

Great in depth tutorial - much appreciated!!!

[@woodyardmusic]

Glad to hear it!

[@JilleneLuce]

17:40 - That's what I came here for! And also now learning new stuff. Thanks for this video. XO

[@woodyardmusic]

Awesome! You’re welcome!

[@ottoschuett5003]

Thank You - just what i needed !👌

[@woodyardmusic]

Great! You’re welcome.

[@Behelit]

This is an insanely good tutorial, thank you.

[@woodyardmusic]

Thank you! Glad it helped.

[@theelectricmule]

Great tutorial that I will immediate jump to on Logic Drummer.

[@woodyardmusic]

Awesome! Hope it helps

[@WayneDawkinsThePartyMan]

One word...Awesome!

[@woodyardmusic]

Thank you!!

[@michaelf.tedescoretoucher9159]

You did a great job here. Next level up option is starting with a "producer kit+" for those who want the most flexibility and control from the start.

[@woodyardmusic]

Thanks! And yeah I always forget about the Producer kit+, by the time I want something that detailed I usually just switch to Addictive Drums 😅

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Very helpful. Up until this point, I’ve never fired so many drummers.😂 Parker, that sounds awful. Zack, you call that Liverpool? Aiden, get yer head outta yer @ss. You’re all fired! 😂

[@woodyardmusic]

Glad this helped! 😂

[@LEVIJmusic]

Keep clicking the Create button but nothing happens - is my library missing?

[@wsmith67]

Doesn’t the mix knob in the compressor do the same thing as your parallel compression bus setup, if you put the compressor on the summing stack? (Unless you change the sends from unity, that is.)

[@woodyardmusic]

It does accomplish the same! I just prefer having it on a bus/fader setup. Just my personal preference

[@TruenorthmtGod]

Great advice. I do reall😢hate sample drums

[@woodyardmusic]

It’s never the same as the real thing, but I try to get it as close as I can!

[@62tunes]

Great tutorial. You'd benefit from a less noisy mike though.

[@woodyardmusic]

Yeah, my laptop fan is so loud right now

[@LEVIJmusic]

Keep clicking the Create button but nothing happens - is my library missing?

[@woodyardmusic]

Like the “+” track button?

[@LEVIJmusic]

@@woodyardmusic Turns out I moved my sample library - Create button was showing but when I clicked, nothing happened. Thank you!

[@woodyardmusic]

@@LEVIJmusic glad you figured it out!