How to write realistic drum fills w/ Misha Mansoor of Periphery

How to write realistic drum fills w/ Misha Mansoor of Periphery - Getgood Drums tutorial

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5 жыл бұрын

Learn how to write realistic drum fills from Periphery's Misha Mansoor in this tutorial, using Modern & Massive from Getgood Drums.
In this tutorial he covers the most important concepts of writing drum fills in any type of rock or metal: how to create tension and release, how to fill a gap, transitioning between parts, and writing fills that are realistic in terms of what a human drummer could and would likely play.
Misha demonstrates how to write drum fills in Cubase (his DAW of choice) using the Modern & Massive library from Getgood Drums. The details of how to program the MIDI notes and velocities may be different in other DAWs, but the important part is to take note of the concepts, which you can translate into any DAW.
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@frankjager1647 5 жыл бұрын

I'll go a step further and say that I've benefited massively from watching drummer tutorials. It teaches you how to think like a drummer, even if you aren't one at heart.

@bradhargis2261 5 жыл бұрын

Yes same here. I have a few projects in motion and I've been watching tutorials, mainly of Gavin Harrison. He's an amazing drummer. But it's helped me think like a drummer, because im a guitar player.

@debapriyobiswas8370 5 жыл бұрын

Agree. One will need 9 drummer tutorial and 1 (Outta 10) tut related to working with software to be effectively able to program one.

@Deathshuck 5 жыл бұрын

Misha, I just want to say personally thank you, because your videos on drum programming started me on my songwriting journey. 4 years ago, when you did those Programming Tips videos for Top Secret Audio, and the way you showcased Cubase and the drum editor, it really opened up my eyes on how easy it can be to make drum tracks. I had no idea before. Now, some years later after seeing those videos, I have completed two full albums, and it's all thanks to those initial building blocks that you provided. Without that, I would have struggled to get started and not knowing how to create a proper rhythm sections from scratch, and not relying on stock drum fills and grooves. So thanks again.

@alexoday5224 5 жыл бұрын

More drummers need to learn this. I program all of my stuff in Guitar Pro. When a drummer programs correctly and knows which hands play what, you could adjust the intensities accurately, so your midi could sound as real as possible. Example, my left hand for my snare hits harder than my right. Everywhere else, my right hand hits harder. Knowing those little details will help boost the uniqueness of your music. Great work, GGD.

@dakotahrivers6640 4 жыл бұрын

Misha is seriously one of the most helpful people on learning the basics on this stuff.

@JUNKO____ 5 жыл бұрын

This is great advice for beginners. Always keep in mind what limbs are available for writing drum parts. And even though I know this already, I watched this video JUST IN CASE. You never know when a little morsel of new information will show up.

@KotaCraig 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Everyone starts somewhere and when people like you share your knowledge, it only helps grow the metal community.

@chrisbedan 5 жыл бұрын

Love this! Thanks for the insight! I realized that having realistic drum fills, and goood velocities.

@imarioiv 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks Misha!

@rickbruneau4306 5 жыл бұрын

So helpful. Please do one on how to program metal drums!! I saw your drum programming basics video and it really helped. More please!!!

@joeymusic 5 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@omarjerry1733 5 жыл бұрын

Love those guitars!

@goatsurgeon 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Gotta think of what just the four limbs can do I watched a bunch of drum fill tutorials and programmed the on screen drum tabs into a beats template in my DAW to drag and drop - I save them to drag and drop at the end of certain sections of my songs. Presonus Studio One has a cool humanize feature that staggers the beats and adjusts the velocities of the hits... I like to adjust velocities as I lay notes down, but yeah- it gets pretty cool. I copied all of 66Samus’ drum beat examples into a template file too, to drag and drop for songs Pretty awesome stuff LETS SEE IF I LEARN ANYTHING NEW HERE

@robfizzle3091 5 жыл бұрын

nice thank you, helpful as always

@oneandonlyadi 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it ❤

@RasTuft 2 жыл бұрын

Great video mate! Thank you.

@adrianm7960 5 жыл бұрын

You make it looks so easy...

@joaoldmedeiros 5 жыл бұрын

Great sounds and tips! Thank you for this video Misha :)

@MannyMo_ 2 жыл бұрын

João I love you man

@felixando7492 4 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot !

@benjaminashlin 4 жыл бұрын

I struggle programming midi drums. Really helpful thanks.

@nandakoryaaa 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question about GGD Modern&Massive pack. When I use cymbals, in playback the same one cymbal plays differently with volume varying from normal to barely heard. I suppose this is for creating a natural feeling but for my purposes I need less variety. But I did not find how to setup it. Is it possible?

@skeletonrowdie1768 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!!

@m4ssee 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the half second snippet of a new Periphery song(?) at the end!

@kaykaleli 5 жыл бұрын

Right???

@svelle37 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's totally a new song... or is it?

@safetytfh 5 жыл бұрын

sounds like Ji

@RudyAyoub 5 жыл бұрын

what about MeMe FiLls

@Manas_Kunder_ 3 жыл бұрын

God he's everywhere

@lucasbottner8897 5 жыл бұрын

I sooooo love the ggd Tom Sustain!

@ThomasECahill 5 жыл бұрын

This is great like the last drum tutorial you did a while ago, I own the first GGD is this what is used w the new modern pack for this video?

@aliatruman 4 жыл бұрын

Misha's edits are always true to form, lmao.

@dapunkof1975 5 жыл бұрын

How do you get a sustained snare roll build up?

@brettmarlar4154 3 жыл бұрын

I always liked fills to be transition cues for the listener. At least where the big ones are concerned. Smaller fills that only accent certain things with the rest of the band just adds scenery to the drive. So you don't feel like your driving through Kansas or Southeastern Wyoming.

@sikanami555 5 жыл бұрын

GGD compressor?

@LewisTexidorMusic 5 жыл бұрын

LIKE WTF !?!?!?!

@hogblockula9335 5 жыл бұрын

Ok, now they're really going after Drumforge

@cursetheserpent 5 жыл бұрын

considering Misha has his own Tone Forge amp sim through JST. i HIGHLY doubt they are targeting any of JST's consumers at all man. thats just ridiculas to even say. i will how ever agree that Misha is one hell of a marketing salesman and on that note who cares that he is constantly promoting everything he is involved with when he doesnt make enough money to live off of from periphery alone.

@hogblockula9335 5 жыл бұрын

I didn't mean they're targeting DF's customers, just that they're kinda following their track, expanding from just samples to full on plugins. That might mean we'll get a standalone GGD plugin at some point as well :)

@JoshuaTheKvlt 5 жыл бұрын

I know it's a stupid question but HEY Misha what desk is that? Been looking to downsize mine to something like that

@recordingthings9263 5 жыл бұрын

WE NEED A GETGOODBASS!!!

@david_hstg 5 жыл бұрын

There is a plugin called Loki Bass by Solemn Tone.. It is not Mishas company but it is Nollys sampled bass

@claudespeed13579 5 жыл бұрын

@RodneySagorScreams 5 жыл бұрын

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@mikedixon8830 5 жыл бұрын

Camera used?

@bublaplaysbass 4 жыл бұрын

I am getting no sounds in GM Map on cubase !! Can anyone please help me out ?

@lex.cordis 2 жыл бұрын

Is that what the getgood drums program looks like? If not, what is it you are using? I currently have FL studio, but would really like to use get good drums for composing some of my own original music.

@MorrowInToday 5 жыл бұрын

Had to come and listen to some guitars

@primarypenguin 5 жыл бұрын

real lowkey sneak peak of the ggd plugins "lets just close this stuff up right here"

@verstamp 5 жыл бұрын

Ending shoulda been those 4 chugs but with falsetto Misha singing “get good d-drums” in time with the beats.

@drummerjeroensimons 5 жыл бұрын

Great job man!!! Cheers, Jeroen Simons, Independent, ex- Epica.

@drummerjeroensimons 5 жыл бұрын

I think its very important to think as a drummer but also as a musician (know everyones parts guys/girls!!) for creating contex in the music...;)

@GetGoodDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@newheightsfitness1461 2 жыл бұрын

Just found this vid... 'a drum fill has 3 main roles (rolls)"... Good pun!! And good vid. Thanks!

@diegoplaysrequinto 5 жыл бұрын

So what software was exactly used to program Animals as leaders’ first album? 🤔

@timothyhammonds 5 жыл бұрын

If they did program the drums, they most likely used Superior Drummer or something

@Ghost17110 5 жыл бұрын

iirc superior 2.0

@claudespeed13579 5 жыл бұрын

But which Superior Drummer libraries? Did he use layering?

@jamiedavie91 5 жыл бұрын

That floor tom resonates for DAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYS

@abandofme1350 5 жыл бұрын

Misha >

@normalwhitedude 5 жыл бұрын

Really Bob Rossing these drum fills.

@CaptnShred 5 жыл бұрын

🙏

@fondfarewell2 5 жыл бұрын

if periphery every does a tour date or 2 in nollys hometown, would it be possible to have him for a guest appearance? if he was willing.. that would be cool, miss that guy.

@OceillTV 5 жыл бұрын

Did we just see a peek of a GGD plugin? 0:46

@ignadrs 5 жыл бұрын

Where?

@OceillTV 5 жыл бұрын

0:46

@max8591 5 жыл бұрын

The blue and red compressors he closes right after that ;)

@OceillTV 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know how in your right mind do you see the Kontakt instrument, but not the plugins right after that.

@ShinigamYpn 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, definitely a compressor, even the name of the plugin says GGD Compressor :)

@savvidisaudio 5 жыл бұрын

Misha, is there any update on Periphery? Haven't heard anything from you guys in months :(

@LarryDaGamerGuy 5 жыл бұрын

They're tracking guitar parts and matt is learning (and I believe tracking soon) the drums parts. Spencer uploaded a clip of some of his tracks on his instagram.

@spectre722 5 жыл бұрын

i hope matt is willing to sacrifice his legs for the greater good and do those sweet double kick parts they showed in the previews

@ottobakai 5 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know what kind of headphones is Misha wearing?

@GaijinMo 5 жыл бұрын

Sennheiser HD800, a reference-grade model intended for professionals. Try not to have a heart attack when you look at the price.

@spoonerluv 5 жыл бұрын

DON'T THINK I DON'T SEE THAT HM-2 IN THE BACKGROUND MISHA

@pigpen4483 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get that sustain on the toms?

@pigpen4483 5 жыл бұрын

On the floor tom

@MishaMansoor 5 жыл бұрын

The guru Toms sustain is insane

@spool29k97 5 жыл бұрын

Bare knuckle pickups

@KotaCraig 5 жыл бұрын

Horizon devices precision drive

@justinmason100 5 жыл бұрын

It's the deep cut away on his Jackson

@deadfox03 4 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind which drums are closer to each other as well, you don't want your drummer trying to reach all the way across the kit in a 32nd note's time and then back again or anything. We're people, not machines :)

@donnythei 5 жыл бұрын

It's like watching a video game playthrough haha, I think this is the only game that misha play 😂😂

@Zerosixious 5 жыл бұрын

He used to be obsessed with destiny. Even remade Sepiks Primes theme, and they decided to put it in the game.

@andrewavenenti8716 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a tycho song you're working on?

@MannyMo_ 2 жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be on his next single… goes by the name of “Bulb”

@davemiha 5 жыл бұрын

13:49min...

@WhiteNoiseStudio86 5 жыл бұрын

Ugh I wish logic pro had a drum editor like this!

@GetGoodDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Hyper editor! It’s called something else in logic pro x i think but same deal

@EDAR96 5 жыл бұрын

Dude where have you been??

@solarnewborn 5 жыл бұрын

Why do programmed ride cymbals never sound realistic? Don't get me wrong, GGD are my fave because they sound the most thicc, yet natural. But no matter the vst, I've always struggled with making ride cymbal hits sound realistic despite toying with timing and velocity. Any tips on this?

@crimsun7186 5 жыл бұрын

No drum sampler is able to simulate cymbal wash properly, as that's impossible with one shot samples. Simply alternating samples every once in a while is not enough.

@solarnewborn 5 жыл бұрын

@@crimsun7186 Yeah exactly, man. But even the transient sounds always sounds kinda off and I can't put my finger on it

@crimsun7186 5 жыл бұрын

That's because what makes a cymbal sound like a cymbal is lacking and cannot be captured with one shot samples. And this goes for every cymbal, not just rides.

@cursetheserpent 5 жыл бұрын

i get writing drums that are playable in real life but at the same time when it comes time to bring a song to my band i cut out all my midi drums because you know.. my real drummer wanna write too lol for me personally programmed drums are for nothing accapt helping me write riffs so i can hear them in context

@xisotopex 5 жыл бұрын

"thats just kinda funny..." lol

@oranstakeover8981 5 жыл бұрын

GGD COMPS CONFIRMED HOLY SHIT

@ForTheUsed 5 жыл бұрын

Lol your a nut. Thanks bro

@johnnyashtray 5 жыл бұрын

Did you sell your Opals?

@MishaMansoor 5 жыл бұрын

JohnnyAshtray Yup, got the amphions and never looked back!

@kimseniorb 5 жыл бұрын

is this pack only rimshots? I'm so sick of them lol

@nanisenya 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know english very well. What "little tit beat" is on 1:23?

@moogle. 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, I believe he meant 'tidbit' which usually refers to a snack or treat. In this context it probably means that the fill adds a little something special to the end of the phrase.

@nanisenya 5 жыл бұрын

@@moogle. thanks, man :)

@tristanyoungquist7121 27 күн бұрын

Misha sounds like the Bob Ross of MIDI drums… DAW Ross

@JiTiAr35 5 жыл бұрын

Funny that Periphery is still in touch with Nolly. It's like he's never out of the band.

@TMmodify 5 жыл бұрын

He's doing production and bass on P4

@nolfred98 3 жыл бұрын

My drummer has 3 arms ok?

@matthewramroop 5 жыл бұрын

Do Infant Annihilator and Rings of Saturn drum fills count as realistic lol

@MishaMansoor 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe not realistic from a natural point of view, but appropriate to the goal of the music!

@gabrielroa3037 4 жыл бұрын

i think hes talking about drum fills here

@cursetheserpent 5 жыл бұрын

matt steps in "thats just not right man.. how about something like didla buh didla buh dat n dat n patta patta pat n pat n ratta flam!" then thinks to himself heh that should keep em busy

@SuffyANX 5 жыл бұрын

So many messed up video effects I thought I was watching a studio update for a minute

@creampuffwar2000 5 жыл бұрын

I like what he is saying. Good info. But he keeps making the assumption that only one drummer is present. Nothing is impossible

@cykablyat7393 5 жыл бұрын

I hate this shit. Can we just have people who strive to play drums?

@MishaMansoor 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, but as a writing tool this is indispensable! Really helps communicate ideas to Matt, our drummer, then ultimately we track live drums. If we didn't have access to incredible drum rooms and engineers, or if we didn't have an incredible drummer, we would probably just stick to programmed drums!

@MannyMo_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@MishaMansoor Misha I know this comment is old, but we’re the drums programmed on Album P1