Sample Selection and Manipulation | Realistic Drum Programming - The Ultimate Guide (Part 1)

[@maxkonyi]

What do you think about these long-form videos? I tend to prefer going very in-depth on topics rather than just skimming the surface, but if you would prefer shorter, less detailed videos, please let me know!

[@ostrmic]

I'm all in! Looking forward to next episode as I constantly struggle getting my programmed drums not to suck

[@maxkonyi]

@@ostrmic Hooray! Thanks for the feedback and I'm glad you liked it 🌞

[@LUMCHUX]

Long-form was great. Very detailed explanation, clear and concise. I've been producing for a long time and had never heard of choke groups. Thank you for the nudge in the right direction for realism. Drums may be my new obsession thanks to you. Ha!

[@maxkonyi]

@@LUMCHUX Great! 🙌 Thanks for the feedback. Glad you liked it

[@ktakopuloose]

I too have appreciated the long format - there's plenty of short superficial tutorials, feel free to dive deep as much as you wish!

[@mikemolaro4198]

Long form is the way to go. Very helpful and informative.

[@thebasspapa]

Max, just need to write: you are a very sympathic teacher and in my opinion totally underrated with subscribers etc... That' s a shame. Best wishes from Bavaria, TheBassPapa

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you my friend 🙏🏼 Much appreciated!

[@gorillazarebeast]

It's crazy how you only have 2k subscribers, these videos are so informative and well done , you're my go to guy for learning music production on Studio One thanks

[@maxkonyi]

Much appreciated! 🙏🏼 I'm happy to make the videos!

[@musicgrynd]

@Estanban Paz not only in studio one,in every daw!This guy's teaching is King.Thank you.Im yet to buy the music theory courses!!

[@mikemolaro4198]

Choke groups! I didn't know this was a thing but it makes perfect sense.

[@willakana3369]

You might want to check out XO by XLN. It's a visual map that categorizes samples by timbre. So if you have a specific tone in mind, you just drag your mouse through the constellation of sample represented dots and can find what you need quickly. You can also filter by things like "snare, kick, etc." it's really revolutionary.

[@maxkonyi]

Yeah it's super cool for sure. I used it quite a bit in the past actually but I'm so familiar with Battery that its easier for me to just stick with it for now. I had some other significant issues with XO that prevented me from transitioning but the specifics are escaping me now... Do you use it?

[@stranger5312]

for someone who doesn't use drums that much in tracks this was really informative for me and didn't know how much I needed it until I watched it. thanks Max

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you stranger 🙌 Happy to hear it!

[@MoiseArchipe]

I am your new apprentice by the way I have been enjoying most of your videos.

[@maxkonyi]

Welcome, new apprentice. ✨🧙🏼‍♂️✨

[@MoiseArchipe]

@@maxkonyi thank you master

[@maxkonyi]

@@MoiseArchipe 😉

[@vcodev108]

You are an amazing teacher :-) I can listen to your voice all day long, I wish I would get more time to go through your videos everyday.

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you 🌞 Luckily, the videos will be here for a long time so there is no rush!

[@Adetokunbo-f]

Brilliant information that I totally never thought about ,. You have made my day !!!

[@maxkonyi]

Hooray! 🙌

[@willakana3369]

Just finished the video. Wow. What a fantastic class in 38 minutes. Learned so much and will be applying this for the rest of my producing career! Thank you.

[@maxkonyi]

Great to hear! I need to finish this series soon...

[@ktakopuloose]

For what is worth I've seen hundreds of tutorials, from the best in the business; this is an excellent one. Detailed, with examples, explaining the reasons behind the process. Keep up the good work, you got a new subscriber.

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you my friend 🙌 Happy to hear that! More soon...

[@neilthehobo]

Your drums always sound top notch so I'll look forward to watching this tomorrow. You mentioned the importance of sample selection recently and this proves your point. Thanks Max.

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you Neil 🙏🏼 I hope you enjoy it! Nice to see you on the stream the other day 🌞

[@neilthehobo]

@@maxkonyi really good concise information in this video. As always. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@maxkonyi]

@@neilthehobo 👌👌👌

[@StefanoMattia]

Such a high quality video! 38 minutes went by in a flash! I'm gonna watch the second part as well, but I've already learned so much with this first episode. As some who's struggling to come up with interesting drum patterns/sounds, thank you for all your hard work on this!

[@maxkonyi]

So glad to hear that 🙌 I have a blast making this stuff. I'd love to hear what you think of the second video as well!

[@bacardibreezer24]

The idea of considering the story you're telling is probably the best piece of general advice in terms of sample and instrument selection. Also I've found using the velocity sensitive filter is a great way of inducing subtle variety if using Impact XT (lower velocity = more high cut).

[@maxkonyi]

Both great ideas! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@chrisrussell1318]

Thank you so much for your passion for making super high quality production. I am recently new to studio one and just got on board with your teachings. Already in one week by watching these valuable videos all the way through have helped me tremendously. You're just a wonderful soul taking your precious time to help. Looking forward to getting more involved with your gig man!! Continued Blessings Max! Thank you🤗🎶😇🙏

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you my friend! 🙏🏼 I appreciate the kind words and I'm so glad you've found the videos helpful🌞

[@kromanoidx]

This was super useful information to me! Something clicked inside my head hahaha The "secrets" are right there, you just have to pay attention Thank you, Max! 👏

[@maxkonyi]

That is the perfect insight! Nothing is hidden. So glad you enjoyed it 👌🏼

[@onpoint1180]

Thanks!

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you!

[@joshuacofield8561]

Wonderful tutorial!

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks Joshua!

[@marquiwarqui]

This is definitely going to help with my music production! Thank you for posting this! good bye, machinegun drums! Have you ever shared your stuff on r/musicproduction?

[@maxkonyi]

Hooray! 🙌 I do occasionally, though I don't get much traction usually. This one is already posted there. In case you want to give it an upvote/comment, here's the link: www.reddit.com/r/musicproduction/comments/jor85h/realistic_drum_programming_the_ultimate_guide/?context=3 Wishing you great success with your drums!

[@joakimalkman6643]

Great video! 👍🏻 Thanks Max!

[@maxkonyi]

🙌🙌🙌 No worries 🌞

[@communizia]

❤I love your content bro !

[@solomonrabiu9170]

Thank you Max

[@mattnapiersoundguy]

Apologies if you have discussed this already, do you find that Battery has advantages over Impact? If so, what are those advantages?

[@maxkonyi]

For sure! Battery has a ton of capability that Impact doesn't have. Most notably, a bunch of built-in effects which can be applied to every cell individually. There are also more in-depth editing options for the sample, its volume envelope, keyboard mapping, etc. As well as features for humanization, articulation, and other MIDI altering stuff. I only use Impact when I know what I'm doing is very simple and I just want a lightweight sampler/drum machine.

[@labland6633]

Hi Max, I’m almost through the Studio One Production series, which has been stellar! Is there a recommended order to proceed from here as far as the videos are concerned?

[@maxkonyi]

Glad you're enjoying it Julie! No recommendation really. Nothing else has a particular order. Just follow your curiosity 🌞

[@vcodev108]

Do you have a plan to make drum programming course? once you finish Musical Warp Drive series up or it is included in the series?

[@maxkonyi]

I've been considering this idea. I would be happy to make a drum programming course if there is enough interest 🌞

[@reitairue2073]

Your amatuer drum beat is literally almost exactly what I made for my first beat just figuring things out lmfao. Memories. :)

[@maxkonyi]

lol nice

[@profyle766]

I stumbled on your 2nd video...but watching this one as you suggested, 😎 would you be able to cover beats @ higher tempo's like drum n bass?? that would be EPIC!!!! Thanks for taking the time out to share your knowledge, really appreciate it. Also...where i find i get stuck is TUNING Kicks snares etc, if there is an easy process or any suggestions. Thanks. Love from the UK 💙👊🏾

[@maxkonyi]

Great ideas 👌🏼 I will definitely put those on the list of to-make videos. Thank you! Love from Canada 🙏

[@truth_beauty_love]

Great video bb 🙌💛✨

[@maxkonyi]

🙏🏼🙌🌞🙌🙏🏼

[@shamcra]

Hi Max! As usual an eye-opener to watch your videos. In Battery there are options to route the samples to different outputs. I've only discovered the way when you have to rightclick on every sample and assign them to st1/2, st3/4 and so on. Do you know if there's an automated way to do it, similar to the routing Kontakt provides?

[@maxkonyi]

Hi Shamcra! Thank you 🌞 Glad you enjoyed it. That is the method I use. However, you could create a pre-routed Battery template if you will always put things in the same place. Sometimes I end up not using any separate outputs and just run everything out the mains, so I don't pre-route my Battery setup.

[@oscarbilly547]

Thx man

[@syncMixer]

Great video! Is Battery good for a beginning hobbyist? It seems quite expensive.

[@maxkonyi]

Thank you 🙏🏼 Battery is amazing. You can absolutely get by without it, using whatever drum sampler your DAW comes with. That may be best until you feel you've outgrown it. However, if you do spend the money, you likely won't ever need another sampler, at least until/if Battery 5 comes out... I've been using Battery for over 10 years now 🌞

[@syncMixer]

@@maxkonyi I'm using Reaper and it doesn't have a drum sampler. Is a drum sampler mainly for electronic drum sounds? If I prefer acoustic drum sounds would something like EZDrummer or Steven Slate Drums be better?

[@maxkonyi]

@@syncMixer Yes, samplers are mainly used for non-acoustic or hybrid kits. EZDrummer is a good option but I am not so familiar with it. I use Addictive Drums 2 and it's mind blowing. Black Friday is coming up soon and everything will be on huge discount so just wait until then.

[@benjis4098]

the noise you made for going through samples is to accurate lol

[@maxkonyi]

😂😂😂 I'm pretty familiar with it...