Easily Make House Drums On Any Drum Machine With These Techniques

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Today I’m going to take you through my easy workflow of making House drums on “any sampler or drum machine” and I’ll show this by doing it on 3 different machines with different limitations. We'll be using the PO-12 (Pocket Operator Rhythm) 1010Music Blackbox, and the Elektron Digitakt. I’ll create 3 different patterns in total and hopefully spark up some ideas that you can apply to your drums, all of this is doable in software too by the way so have at it!…
Not only does this make great practice but it's also a way to productively procrastinate by setting the bar lower to getting something done creatively, while making something you can use later! A lot of my best tracks started this way…
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00:00 The Idea
00:37 Sometimes I'll Sit and Just Make Drums..
00:54 Pocket Operator Rhythm House Drums
01:53 Cut Your Drum Tails!
03:18 My Old Favorite HiHat Patterns
04:18 Use Your Body As A Guide For Better Drums
06:13 Detroit Is My Inspiration
08:13 Blackbox House Drums
10:43 Why Dynamics and VELOCITY Matter So Much
14:00 Why Shakers and Tambourines are important
17:29 Digitakt House Drums
19:01 How Choking HiHats Add Movement To A Beat
22:18 New Clap Patterns To Try
23:08 Weird Polyrhythms or polymetric? rhythms.. don't know the term.
24:13 How to Quickly Mix Drums with Filters
24:54 Even CRAZIER Clap Patterns
25:51 Snare Drum Patterns
28:09 How To Hear and Mix Better Drums
30:08 LESS IS MORE - See Why
32:44 Getting Lost In The Sauce
36:20 Some More Drum Beats I've Started
#pocketoperator #digitakt #housemusic

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@minimal_liminal Жыл бұрын

Speaking for the collective here… We love the way your mind works. Much appreciation for the way you share the creative process. Gracias Ricky!

@beatsnbrews Жыл бұрын

I've got to be honest. When I saw the video length I was like; "how is it gonna take 40mins!?" - then here I am, been on a journey but enjoyed every second. The way that last digitakt beat evolved into such a banger had me hooked. Need you start calling you the post man, you always deliver!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

haha! Thanks for hanging through to the end! I really appreciate the support and the new name

@minimal.camera Жыл бұрын

For the hihat choke group thing, on an Elektron sequencer I like to put both open and closed on one track, and set one of them to the trig condition 'not fill'. So then the fill button mutes one of them, and the mute button mutes both of them. The other advantage of this technique is that if you mute the closed hat with fill, then the open hat is no longer choked and rings out! If you do prefer to work on two separate tracks, you can also use the 'not nei' trig condition for a similar effect.

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

ah yes I always forget about the neighbor trigs! The fill one is a good one to know too. Thanks for the information!

@edwardlee8273 Жыл бұрын

This fill trig is such an amazing idea, I’ve always felt rough dedicating a whole track to open hats. Using the full condition makes it so much more jammable whilst freeing up a track.

@westhalltv6412 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video overall, but the Elektron segment is why I love Ricky so much. Just watching him get lost in the sauce and start vibing to the beats he makes for these videos is so much fun.

@joeykaram09 Жыл бұрын

Awesome - more Blackbox content please :)

@mcpu40 Жыл бұрын

preach.

@sppank Жыл бұрын

Just picked myself up a Digitakt as my first drum machine! These vids are super helpful, so thank you

@dracul74 Жыл бұрын

Nice… it’s a great product.

@mellemellor Жыл бұрын

Enjoy! Now it has slicing capabilities, load it with sample chains of kits and it becomes the best drum machine in the world in my humble opinion.

@JaseOn Жыл бұрын

More content like this pls, love these workflow tips!

@guillermohernandez4039 2 ай бұрын

Àgree with that.... You don't achieve perfection when you can't add anything else, but when you can't take anything else away. Keep going that way, Thx!

@jeffryarchambeau5441 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the Blackbox goodness!

@Manusmusic Жыл бұрын

Always nice to watch you tweak Digitakt. You the real house machine :)

@mrtinacrispoti Жыл бұрын

It's been long time since I had being completely absorbed, tapping my feet, smiling and feeling like I was there with you. It was top notch. A Masterclass... thanks!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Conical, I appreciate you and thanks for hanging out!

@david87trs Жыл бұрын

This video is a must seen for every house music producer. Full of tips and knowledge! Thanks a lot for sharing it!

@lawrencewatts1838 Жыл бұрын

having spent all day banging my head against a brick wall for inspiration, this is like a breath of fresh air

@HumanAfterAll101 10 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the way you teach these concepts. You speak practically about when and where you might use a particular technique and i don't see this being done as much. Like the shaker or tamb reinforcing the kick when it's taken out. Stuff like this really helps level up some of the sections in a song that can be a bit overlooked. Really appreciate what you do.

@videosarchive8058 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ricky! This is a gem of a video. Love the cooking up house tutorials on Digitakt!!

@jacksonlreid1735 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Loving this content 🥰🥰🥰

@MrJunglemunkey Жыл бұрын

Love this! Really helpful and most cool.

@intersweat Жыл бұрын

“I’m gonna down shift, take it slow and just lay it all out there” - Then proceeds to go at Tinez speed to the point that the digitak couldn’t keep up. I’d hate to see you go faster. My mind would explode. Love the vid. Now need to watch the digitak one at 0.25 speed about 15 times. Loving these types of videos. You explain the history and reasoning behind the beats which, for us non djs, is freaking awesome

@touchthatdial Жыл бұрын

So useful. I thought I knew a lot of this already, but there's a ton of stuff in this I'd not thought of. Nice one Ricky, thank you. And that Digitakt beat is dope.

@tommayo3212 4 ай бұрын

I always learn something from you. This was a fantastic lesson, thank you!

@patopous1433 11 ай бұрын

This video (and your whole channel) is a complete gem for all music making, thank you so much! Keep it going!

@deepsea313 Жыл бұрын

Detroit in da House! Whatup doe!

@helixrider Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed every second of this video - thanks for sharing your creational process! 😊

@dagura.9677 Жыл бұрын

Very informative as in music creation in a whole, love it

@Modrunnermusic Жыл бұрын

Shoutout from the D! Detroit Modular is a great shop for those visiting to check out

@JonathanBrain1 Жыл бұрын

Nice. Picked up some great tips there, both for rhythm creation and Digitakt programming. Thanks!

@palindromial Жыл бұрын

Awesome episode, sorta "back to the basics" in a way, I seem to remember you doing more of these kinds of things earlier on? Do more again down the line! Love the "how to" vibe and of course: awesome beats! 😀

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

yea, I know we've gotten far on the channel, and I want to make sure some folks can get up to speed :) We're just trying to have a good time and jam right? Thanks for sticking around long enough to notice :)

@cadetesespaciales 9 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this one!

@pepperpe6716 Жыл бұрын

As always super cinematic nice shots - I like straight after the visualization of the po kick waveforms … always always great videos from you!!!

@SoundstarMusic Жыл бұрын

Nice video brother!!! Super inspiring for sure! 👍🏾

@k-g-p Жыл бұрын

Knowledge is POWER!❤❤❤ Adopted the polyrhythmic stuff on the digitakt. Thanks man

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

hell yes!

@KOZGERFWAD 7 ай бұрын

Working on a Elektron is not for me, but BOY! do I love watching you rOcK that box!! So inspiring!

@distantcomets Жыл бұрын

Maaaaan, I'm usually not excited about snare lines, but I started making the *stank* face around 26:00. Thanks for the impromptu masterclass! This is right on time!

@howlinberry1645 Жыл бұрын

This was dope 👏👏👏

@brandonderman6508 6 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this!

@psyphon604 Жыл бұрын

Ricky strikes gold at 29:10 and mines the seam for a truly fantastic loop. Magical!

@sizem_re Жыл бұрын

this was a great one, THANK YOU!

@slateand808 Жыл бұрын

Didn't know about the PO-12 ratchet. Thanks!

@T.H.W.O.T.H Жыл бұрын

Nice one Mr T.

@andrij.demianczuk Жыл бұрын

Man, this is magic Ricky! Between guys like you and VoltageCtrlr (aka Shiro) I’m just learning how to get so much outta my gear man. Elektron is life!

@yetanothersynthsetup Жыл бұрын

oh the Deckard's Dream chords, man. Lovely pack. Had way too much fun with it 🥰 Thanks for the tips and inspiration!

@Weencas Жыл бұрын

Man that beat with those chords on digitakt slaaaaaps! Perfect example of less is more. Can groove to that all night long brother

@edwardlee8273 Жыл бұрын

This man is just giving away free game. So much sauce in this video. Big ups Ricky, hurry up and come to London

@elektrikinderluft Жыл бұрын

The blackbox is so powerful. Damn. I got one. YES.

@drklvmadethis.8009 7 ай бұрын

Ricky, you are like synth bob ross. I always enjoy the videos. Also people compliment the press record hat every time I wear it

@IhorMedia Жыл бұрын

I needed this one right here! Thanks man!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

yezzir! Thanks for the support homie

@mcelf168 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Your vids are super informative and inspirational. Had the ugly face on when the chords hit! Stone groove!

@lundsweden Жыл бұрын

Great tute and love the monkey house analogy! 😅

@krolkoolmarek7074 Жыл бұрын

Pure sound

@alberto.tovar.79 11 ай бұрын

Real House lesson here, you rocks!

@user-dt9kk6sg8z Жыл бұрын

Awesome. We need more beat breakdowns

@Kpfromtha313 Жыл бұрын

Ayyyyyeeee shout out to you Ricky! Hope you are coming to the city for movement this year! 6:47

@Dekkie61 Жыл бұрын

O man I'm gonna enjoy this one.

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in Dekkie!

@network909 Жыл бұрын

Man this SRR-Ride is the sound of the decade

@kiltysalter2966 Жыл бұрын

Yeah man. That was taaaaaaasty.

@paschenberger Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Paul thanks so much for the support!

@RonaldMark Жыл бұрын

Yes! Shout out to Detroit house. I am in the D. Getting ready for the annual Movement Festival here at the end of the month to showcase Detroit techno and Detroit house!!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Hell yes! So jealous, it's my favorite festival. Mainly all the after parties too haha!

@sleepi4689 Жыл бұрын

i have a difficult relationship with rides as i find them overpowering but that pitch drop did the trick!

@7an7ara Жыл бұрын

Ricky: swing is very important Me and my Volca Beats: aww :( 😅

@docmojoman9574 Жыл бұрын

As always, nice process/thinking + tips video! Keep up the good work! btw - what's up wit your function key?

@edtuckerartist Жыл бұрын

Picked up a Circuit rhythm and would like to see House Drums tutorial on it.

@atetraxx Жыл бұрын

This the type a beat that'll make you convulse on the dancefloor 😂

@eliaswarg6818 Жыл бұрын

That digitakt groove is heavy

@JC-bf9zm Жыл бұрын

Now I want a t-shirt that says, "Go stare at a bird...".

@joepolophotography Жыл бұрын

yesss

@zeusdeux Жыл бұрын

Ricky please do a video on your sound selection process!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🤌🏽

@dracul74 Жыл бұрын

Would love more name dropping of who inspires you… maybe specific albums or tracks… I’m always down for checking out music I don’t know. Would love Detroit House recommends…

@emiliogomez8443 Жыл бұрын

Andrés, Moodymann, Theo Parrish, Rick Wade

@thawkil Жыл бұрын

Also Marcellus Pittman!

@dracul74 Жыл бұрын

@@emiliogomez8443 thx..l will listen!

@dracul74 Жыл бұрын

@@thawkil thx!

@chrisj5547 Жыл бұрын

shoutout detroit ricky

@wheatthicks Жыл бұрын

36:48 “Whoa. Easy there, partner.” 😅

@rccarfh5164 Жыл бұрын

Where can I get good house samples from? Are there free samples in the internet or does it always cost something? Great video. I love it

@cottonmask3150 Жыл бұрын

We love u in Detroit Ricky

@xHowieHoward Жыл бұрын

That tamborine!!

@nagchumpalot Жыл бұрын

I was literally gonna say while watching this stop adding! Ha ha.. It´s hard to stop adding I´m definitely guilty of that also. Yes less is often more.

@andywalkswithme9550 Жыл бұрын

Hey from Detroit!

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Much Love!

@BDKabrini Жыл бұрын

First I thought making HOUSE music was cheating and simple but...nahhh. The DETAILS in the Drums gotta move you.

@J-Hz Жыл бұрын

If it sounds good it sounds good no matter the complexity. No such thing as cheating in art

@bengineer_the Жыл бұрын

Bless for the Tamborine tip! Have struggled generally with the weight / vibe of the track coming-and-going too drastically when muting elements. Much awesomeness :)

@Drrolfski Жыл бұрын

Nice, can you show it on popular platforms like MPC and Maschine as well?

@torreypines7513 Жыл бұрын

i second this!

@alexthebeast Жыл бұрын

Waddup doe!

@RenniefosterRF Жыл бұрын

Nice shout out to the D Whaddupdoe!?

@tomfalkon Жыл бұрын

You have no idea of how good the screen looks after you remove the protective film. Cheers

@mrtav9317 Жыл бұрын

I saw you using audio cable to record, is it better for volume? I find myself better via usb because I can record all the tracks at the same time without muting anything but the volume is really low. In case I would do a set do you suggest to use the the audio cable to have a correct volume?

@KurtLorenz Жыл бұрын

❤

@loremipsom224 7 ай бұрын

"go stare at a bird" 💀

@jhdrummer4815 Жыл бұрын

I’m using a Roland V Drums TD 30 module as my only drums sound and percussion source. Just because I used to be a drummer years ago and now I’m producing House music and use the module just for studio recording. It has on board many 808/909 sounds and nice percussions like shakers, etc. Do you have any experience with that? Am I missing something from not having a TR8s or other more EDM focused drum machines?

@unclemick-synths Жыл бұрын

I don't think you're missing out if you can tweak sounds. I still sample my Roland SPD-8 and occasionally use it to play in MIDI parts. It's all about your ears and sense of rhythm really.

@elektrikinderluft Жыл бұрын

V E L O C I T Y

@fergf9450 10 ай бұрын

Did u go see Theo Parrish in LA recently?

@jhdrummer4815 Жыл бұрын

Drums sounds on the Digitakt all comes from the factory onboard?

@mwood1618 Жыл бұрын

White function button on the Digitakt? Did you wear down the orange one?

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

nah, just saw this one at the office haha. swiped it!

@viogitz Жыл бұрын

😊

@famousarmystudio Жыл бұрын

so when is the Ricky vid coming on the new Heat +FX

@officialsimonharris Жыл бұрын

Nice but I wouldn't put all those open hats on a house track any more

@jonathangarcia9559 21 күн бұрын

What about laptops and programs wise??

@Niven42 Жыл бұрын

Dogs and cats?? Boots and cats!!

@viogitz Жыл бұрын

🎉

@kidbuu770 Жыл бұрын

can u make apartment drums

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@AnalogKitchen Жыл бұрын

Yo bro, how come you didn’t go to Superbooth? 🎉

@RickyTinez Жыл бұрын

Too much moolah missing from my wallet haha

@SergeyCoder Жыл бұрын

DT looks like more powerful but many times get into problem that something sounds weird because of many trigs & sound mutations applied & I can’t fix it. Helps just cleaning everything in track 😞 That’s why I prefer more understandable, predictable& way more simple blackbox workflow 🤷‍♂️

@VCTRLXNDR Жыл бұрын

The swing is always where I get lost - I use a SP404 and I just max out swing without knowing how its affecting my drums

@dracul74 Жыл бұрын

Most metronomes don’t swing so you can gauge against that. I have the 404, but can’t remember if that is true there. Usually I stick to 55 to 60… but am sure we are all different

@mastaboog749 Жыл бұрын

You don't hear a difference? If you max swing on your drums the rhythm should change, try listening with hi hats no swing and then max swing. It will loosen it up, can even make it almost off beat from just the straight robotics of no swing on these sequencers. Tho a PO isn't the best example to try this on, if you had a higher quality groove box where you can set individual swing per instrument track it might stick it more.

@minimal.camera Жыл бұрын

It took me a while to understand it too. All swing does is makes the second and fourth hits early or late (in a 4 step pattern). So it's a form of microtiming. It's often displayed as a percentage, in that no swing = 50% (because without swing the second and fourth hits would be exactly halfway between the first and third hits, if you were using a stopwatch to time them)