Music producers rely on drum programming to sequence out rhythmic patterns. Drum programming was necessitated by the rise in drum machines' popularity, replacing human drummers with electronic devices with near-perfect rhythm.

The human brain is designed to embrace rhythms, so being skilled at drum programming can make or break a track on even a subconscious level. Studies have shown that early humans were driven to mimic rhythms to achieve cohesion and build trust within their group. Simply put, humans have long been hardwired to love a good beat.

What separates basic drum programming from outstanding drum programming is all in the details. A generic hip-hop beat pattern on an 808 machine will sound rigid and sterile. But affecting the same loop's syncopation, envelopes, and timing can make the pattern come alive with momentum, swing, and a ton of danceability.

In this course, you will understand drum programming basics, we will expand upon these foundations by adding extra grooves, details, and subtle syncopation that can really bring your drum groove to the next level.

About the instructor:

Haruna Abubakar aka SIR CLASSI started producing music in 2016 and teaching in 2018, and now has many happy students online and offline learning music production and other related topics viewed from a Music Producers' perspective. Abubakar has been working with different producers around the world as well as co-created a few very well-known tracks with other musicians. Abubakar is based in Lagos, Nigeria.