LEARN TO PROGRAM AND PRODUCE DRUM PARTS
Designed specifically for aspiring music producers and electronic musicians, this course offers a deep dive into the art of creating exciting and dynamic drum patterns using the Drum Racks tool in Ableton Live.
TAKE YOUR DRUM TRACKS TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
Master advanced techniques and strategies that will take your drum programming skills to new heights.
Uncover the secrets of professional drum programming.
Explore complex rhythms, creative sequencing techniques, and the art of layering drum sounds to add depth and groove to your compositions.
Learn how to maximize the power of Drum Racks in Ableton Live and other drum-focused features.
Gain a deep understanding of all the nuances of drum programming and learn how to create professional-quality drum tracks.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
This module will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and creative thinking needed to create innovative and engaging drum tracks. Whether you’re a budding electronic music producer or looking to expand your creative arsenal, this course will open a world of new possibilities and help you stand out from the crowd.
This course requires a basic understanding of music production principles, as well as familiarity with Ableton Live or other digital audio workstations (DAWs).
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Understand the fundamentals of Drum Racks in Ableton Live.
Advanced Rhythmic Concepts: Explore complex rhythmic structures, polyrhythms, and syncopation.
Drum Sound Design: Take a deep dive into the intricacies of sound design; learn how to create unique and powerful drum sounds using synthesis, layering, and effects.
Groove and Swing: Master the art of groove and swing—techniques that add an organic, human-sounding feel to drum patterns, enhancing the overall feel and musicality of a track.
Expressive Drum Programming: Unlock the full expressive potential of your drum patterns by using velocity, modulation, and automation to add movement, dynamics, and variety to your sound.
Sound Shaping and Processing: Explore Drum Racks’ built-in sound shaping and processing features to enhance and modify individual drum samples.
Arrangement and Performance: Gain practical knowledge of effective drum arrangement techniques; learn how to structure and develop drum patterns to create compelling musical stories.
Advanced Drum Programming with Ableton Live
1. Welcome to the Course
- Welcome to Advanced Drum Programming with Ableton Live
- Studio Talk with Hybrasil
2. Ableton 12 Drum Racks & Rhythm Programming
- Notes: Ableton Drum Programming
- Ableton Drum Racks
- Drum Programming with Ableton Drum Racks
3. Ableton 12 Drum Synths
- Notes: Ableton Drum Synths
- Ableton Drum Synths
4. Kick Drum Production
- Notes: Kick Drum Production
- Kick Drum Production Masterclass
5. Rhythm Programming & Drum Production
- Notes: Rhythm Programming & Drum Production
- Masterclass: Rhythm Programming & Drum Production
6. Hi-Hat Production & Programming
- Notes: Hi-Hat Production & Programming
- Masterclass: Hi-Hat Production, Synthesis & Groove Templates
- Case Study: Hybrasil
7. Drum Synthesis
- Notes: Drum Synthesis with Ableton
- Masterclass: Kick Drum Synthesis
- Masterclass: Snare Drum & Clap Synthesis
- Masterclass: Hi-Hat & Percussion Synthesis
- Masterclass: Processing & Production Techniques
8. Max for Live Instruments & Drums
- Notes: Max for Live Instruments
- Introduction to Max for Live
- Masterclass: Max for Live Drums
- Masterclass: Getting started with Max For Live Instruments
9. Granular Synthesis & Max for Live MIDI Sequencing
- Notes: Granular Synthesis & Max for Live Sequencers
- Masterclass: Granulator II by Robert Henke
- Masterclass: Granulator (part II)
- Masterclass: Max For Live Drum Sequencing
- Masterclass: Max For Live Probability Pack
- Robert Henke @ Ableton Loop
- Certificate of Completion

