Starting With Drums Is the Secret Sauce , Here's Why

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@LaloRaj13 Ай бұрын

It’s all about the feel, it doesn’t matter how you start it. JUST GOOO💣🎧🎼💥

@arthurclark5662 2 күн бұрын

Drums is definitely the heart of the the track

@BrainBeats420 Ай бұрын

9/10 times I start with the drums. It brings most of the vibe to life early and then you can fill in the blanks.

@playboi7268 Ай бұрын

you are one of the best mpc tutorial channel at this point

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

thanks alot bro much love for watching

@Magnolia-OCSol Ай бұрын

I checked them all, he is the best. trust me

@michaelearlyjr.2500 Ай бұрын

I definitely agree

@imusic1006 Ай бұрын

I use to start with drums. But now I find I like to get my sample or main idea down so I can match my drums sounds against the melody and texture.

@onieymac 5 күн бұрын

Yo sometimes if you can’t get the timing right it eats you alive at the end I still try to slay it lol

@Thenoisemusic Ай бұрын

This dude is on some genius level shit. Like I don’t think he realizes how smart he is. Mind is completely blown.

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

man much love bro , i appreciate you tuning in

@Thenoisemusic Ай бұрын

@@JaeFreshmen real talk you make it look so easy I wanna go buy an MPC right now. But I know better, your intellect is way above average and it would take me years to do what you do lol

@bogard08 Ай бұрын

Word.

@tyronethomas820 Ай бұрын

I agree 💯👍

@tyronethomas820 Ай бұрын

He really is helping me a whole lot it's like going to school over again

@BrentODell Ай бұрын

First, although I don't really listen to or(obviously, I hope) produce hip-hop, I have learned a TON of great knowledge from your videos. I really appreciate it. Second... last I watched you, you were sitting on the floor at a coffee table, or something. This is a HUGE step up in video production and environment. Looks awesome

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

man thanks alot bro and yea when i watch those video back i thought how did this slanted view work for so long lol

@nekotiq Ай бұрын

I used to start with drums for my whole music production career. Now I start with sound designing a lead for melody and foundation. I felt limited with doing drums since the pattern would be similar and the fact that the melody would be a groove in the pocket of the rhythm by the drums.

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

thats an interesting take, i think for those that do one more than the other should experiment with the other side to be more well rounded

@nekotiq Ай бұрын

@@JaeFreshmendefinitely, also the deciding factor of why I start with drums is because I actually zone out and don’t hear the internal clock or metronome after a while when punching in a take. So I always either step-sequenced drums or finger-drummed.

@TrackHustlersENT Ай бұрын

Sometimes i start with drums, sometimes a melody. Sometimes i start with a bass line if one pops in my head. Gotta switch it up and keep it interesting/fresh

@LaFamiliasEmpire Ай бұрын

I usually start with a melody or a vocal foundation I know I’m weird but it makes bangers

@michaelcalderon6693 19 күн бұрын

@LaFamiliasEmpire thats not weird most people start with a melody but good to switch it up sometimes

@chrisharrison809 Ай бұрын

The pad idea with the samples is really dope, kind of a slice on the fly in real time idea. Top notch!

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

thanks for watching 💯

@dtfluker1617 Ай бұрын

Wow Bro. I literally was about to let my melodics subscription expire this month since I haven't been using it... Now I'm gonna be back at ir.. I've felt more in the Grove using MPCs verses DAWs thanks

@JewelzFinazzo Ай бұрын

Starting out with drums is usually the best. And I say that as a producer who is more of a keyboardist. Tracking a melody and then adding drums can more times than not kill the vibe I had going. But if I have drums tracked first, I can track countless melodies/chords and the go with my favorite takes. But I always say there is no wrong way to create music, as long as it gets finished. Although sometimes I also statt off with keyboard/synth and create a wild intro and then work section by section until the song is finished. I also mix while Im creating. Lol. So it takes me a day or two to complete some instrumentals. I dont believe in making a bunch of beats everyday. I may go a few days without creating.

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

yea starting with drums definitely can lock in the groove right away, as someone that plays the piano it would help for sure to make a melody more simple thats still fire because you already have the pocket but yea producer should experiment more like a drill, and with finger drumming it can get crazy

@ChromeRockwell Ай бұрын

There's a few that chop like this 🫡 I carried it over from the ASR-10 ministered. The best way to chop

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

yea im glad it got that feature

@keejay12 25 күн бұрын

I started my current beat with drums first and it came out a lot better frfr. I'ma start doing it a lot more

@torreyp8813 Ай бұрын

Bought my 1st MPC last year. I switched from Maschine and your videos have been instrumental (no pun intended) in helping me progress on my MPC journey.

@guttakingchris6007 Ай бұрын

Me too

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

much love bro im grateful to hear that

@emergefamily 27 күн бұрын

I make beats everyday and recently a battle leage wanted beats and they only chose the beats i started with drums , while rappers who like to write to melodies they said those beats were generic kinda

@MyJeer Ай бұрын

Picked up my MPC about 4 months ago, still learning it. Always get stuck on the drums especially with no music background. This video helps a lot, thanks!

@michaelwashington5479 Ай бұрын

Fam is alway on point salute

@donmurragamo8211 Ай бұрын

That hour lesson I had with you the other day gave me so much game for being a beginner with this mpc. You goated fr ✊🏽

@djla4558 Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 dope for real

@DJTWISTA8BLACK Ай бұрын

I luv whut u doing bruh. Str8fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 keep it up

@pauposts 23 күн бұрын

good job with this video bro. fr

@VelAuguste Ай бұрын

this crazy, thanks man

@lastymclastly6093 Ай бұрын

I have been using double time and playin drums first and man you find that groove so much more easy.

@Sutfinice_Beats Ай бұрын

amazing talent

@r.w.199 27 күн бұрын

My man.. I appreciate you.

@marcusearvin740 Ай бұрын

Too dope...Appreciate you.

@cameobelafonte4975 3 сағат бұрын

I used to do the drums first and then add the sounds but as I’ve gotten better with eq and sound selection, I’ve managed it to make it not matter

@user-ge9rz3ru8f Ай бұрын

Excellent video once again, small things you mentioned such as checking the volume when auditioning samples .So as to get a better idea how they work together with the other drum sounds .

@iMakeTrapBeatz Ай бұрын

Respect!!! You inspired me to stay in The Lab 💯💯

@Magnolia-OCSol Ай бұрын

good video man. your channel is blowing up

@matoner3242 Ай бұрын

I appreciate this video so much. I’ve always struggled with approach and find myself juts finding synth sounds and playing with synth sounds all day and never making one beat 😂

@nicodim203 Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@smellymala3103 Ай бұрын

Sequenced noise music like this first so for trap I think it’s almost essential to get your cut, you can always layer and delete! Thanks for showing your workflow man

@smellymala3103 Ай бұрын

Wait, you don’t use fruity loops and teenage engineering hardware… hang on bro hang on shit where’s the fucking plant for your desk bro! Awnaw my birth certificate is Houston tx, but fuck bro I’m still too white!! 🤣🤣🥸 just goofing my brain goes nuts with scenarios at times🐸

@bboymac84 Ай бұрын

Akai better put on the team!

@tompbeatsCO Ай бұрын

That was dope AF

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

much love bro thanks for watching

@AnewMadrid 14 күн бұрын

I rarely start with the percussion. However I use a midi keyboard and FL studio so the workflow is different. But yeah just start and create

@DeafyDeaferson Ай бұрын

That little a capella./ Vox thing you were doing while working out your hats perc part was cool. It fit. To me at least.

@ezskreet Ай бұрын

I’ve had my mpc two years and have made some decent beats. Just now today copied a pattern in the event screen 😆🤦🏿‍♂️

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

lol it be like that

@tau3ahamakhoa Ай бұрын

Definitely the best mpc I’ve ever owned! I love it so much. Thanks for these great vids. Can you please make a tutorial about the app you recommended for becoming a better finger drummer like Araab Muzik

@evilproject 23 күн бұрын

Found my go to channel for music making. SUBSCRIBED!

@JaeFreshmen 23 күн бұрын

much love for tuning in

@Yourlifedependsonme Ай бұрын

Thanks fam 🎉 appreciate u

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

likewise bro thanks for watching

@mel-bp1kp Ай бұрын

Using the kick to match the piano groove helps me make creative souds i agree starting with drums helps.

@dallisprice8133 14 күн бұрын

You good bro with teaching. How long did it take to get to your level? I find myself stuck not exploring the full benefits of the mpc. How to get past that?

@Bittamin Ай бұрын

I’ll start with drums as my metronome but save adding fills and complexity for deeper into the composition/arrangement 😊

@onieymac 5 күн бұрын

Natural kicks on 1st column snare next to it

@baybizzle84 Ай бұрын

Bro u the best hands down ! I have question. Can u do a tutorial on how to use the sampler with creating your own sounds using it and making your own beat tags using the sampler? Thats something that alot of ppl not making tutorials on, on KZfaq. Ive seen videos of ppl with salt shakers, keys shaking, ect ect but they wasnt using the mpc and there were no tutorials.

@o.g.9919 Ай бұрын

currently on my 2nd beat doin this this shit, shits kinda crazy nbs. good looks fam

@kevinbaker4693 Ай бұрын

Advanced Level Tricks.❤ this shiznet.

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

thanks for watching 💯

@Farabeats70 Ай бұрын

Nice💣💣💣

@daveyleeriot Ай бұрын

Jae is down to earth AF. Drop him a message if you need tutoring. Brilliant mind

@krushgroov1 Ай бұрын

Best video on how to do all this

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

much love

@bigmack6112 Ай бұрын

Bro you are a Monster ✊💥💥💥

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

💯💯

@tyronethomas820 Ай бұрын

Wen u make a beat the levels on play back especially the 808s were should the they peak levels Wise???

@N1PROOF Ай бұрын

Great video

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

thanks g

@herb39hs 15 күн бұрын

Bro between this live 2 and akai software shit is whipping my ass trying to be dope frustrated as a mug 😂 ima keep working at it Jae just don’t have enough paper to get lessons at the moment but I will soon 🫡⚜️💯

@KevinMasonJr Ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@QueMusiQ Ай бұрын

But if I happen upon a dope sample, I’ll start there. If I don’t HAVE a sample in mind, I got my drums.

@entanglementtv Ай бұрын

🔥

@dannyferarra4729 Ай бұрын

Anybody can learn stuff from Jae. I don’t even own an mpc right now

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

i appreciate you bro

@boomboombaby9140 Ай бұрын

Producing from scratch making your instruments first will have you making emotional beats 😂

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

lol thats funny asl and probably true

@rexmilli Ай бұрын

True af @@JaeFreshmen

@kafkabennsr2240 Ай бұрын

What's going on? I'm using the Latest MPC Software and when I'm in controller mode when I'm making a Beat! I see a Red Line come across the bottom of the Grid! And it do it often when my beat is on and when the sounds match! Why is that? I'm surprised you never talked about it. But I'm not using a standalone I'm using a MPC Touch

@DJL609 Ай бұрын

Jae What's Good👊🏾

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

whats good bro💯

@cbyrne2466 Ай бұрын

Start with drums if you want to be a beatmaker. Just start if you want to make music

@elijahcooper7407 26 күн бұрын

I’ve been making music for 3 years and from my experience I’ve always started with chords/melodies/samples then the drums it just makes it so much easier to find the groove and fit the drums in idk what it is but the melody sounds speak to me more than the drums

@Wren_The_Ten 16 күн бұрын

@@elijahcooper7407same

@rileyjames7912 16 сағат бұрын

I'm seeing more and more Maschine users switch over to MPC. Is it easier to use than Maschine?

@RayoBeatz Ай бұрын

i agree 100% you have to start with the drums in rap and hip hop its not like other genres in reggaton for example you always start with the melody and build up from there the drums are almost the very last thing you throw on there but hip hop and rap you wanna lay down your drums first then add a looped melody with a couple drops and breaks and you gucci

@Sutfinice_Beats Ай бұрын

GOT A NEW SUBCRIBER

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

much love for the support

@yunieskidurruthy1357 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@adirsab Ай бұрын

Secret? Its a very well know thing in any genre of music.

@tyronethomas820 Ай бұрын

J those hi hats are u using different high hat sounds wen u finger drumming the hi hat patterns or u using all the same hi hat sample

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

different samples for a better groove and feel

@electrogaming555 16 күн бұрын

Why to follow this long process with hardwares where you can do this in FL in pretty fast way with slicex and slicer.

@tyronethomas820 Ай бұрын

Jae u can play a Bass line @ 808s bass together at the same time??

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

yea but you gotta cut the lowend out of one of them

@skylerdarkavelifinesseflow7115 Ай бұрын

Been making beats on my MPC one for 4 years or so. I always start with the hi-hats for some reason

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

hi hats definitely would start the groove

@yungmissle3404 Ай бұрын

Dey sleeping gang wake em up do more videos on the way u sample

@SneakerBoxPaperENT Ай бұрын

Also you could start with melody/instrumenst first then make drums, then scrap original melody/instruments … leaving you with just drums … and from there start with the drums and they should be pretty dope already!

@chris_lampard Ай бұрын

I play death metal…..guitar. I like this guy. Content / personality is 👑

@dodgecitystudios3719 Ай бұрын

These mf tutorials 😮‍💨

@kid.forever Ай бұрын

Thank you for making a distinction between Hip Hop and Trap in the beginning. 🫡

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

lol got you

@HerbSool 26 күн бұрын

WHEN YOU CHANGED THEM TO NOTE ON.. WHY DIDNT YOU JUST SELECT ALL INSTEAD OF DOING THEM SEPERATELY?>

@JaeFreshmen 25 күн бұрын

aint no reason bro i just did it that way

@JOnePro251 Ай бұрын

I like to start baseline then drums or melody then drums. But that's just me

@SoyDelSouth Ай бұрын

I just finished listening to Kanye's Bound 2 track - that had no drums, snares, nor hi hats, just chops and synths. If I wasn't listening closely, I wouldn't have noticed this. Do you know the secret to this phenomenon? Good video by the way

@darthknowl9222 Ай бұрын

The Kid’s good 😊

@suttamuzik2292 Ай бұрын

Melody First

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

yea same but its a nice challenge , i think producers dont challenge themselves enough

@thedon2703 15 күн бұрын

🥶 We need Key Glock on this one

@matthewmk8dx 27 күн бұрын

i’m a bedroom producer. i dont even use samples man

@Iamstevens Ай бұрын

😆 "Don't be that person"

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

fr😂

@lordjugaknot Ай бұрын

Great tutorial but everyone operates differently. Me? I listen to the sample and I listen to the drum pattern and listen to melody and then I start matching the drum patterns in my head and sound it out with the sample. Then I pick the drums and the rest is history....

@ampecsu Ай бұрын

6:09 I know a dude name Simon Taneously... bro owe me 5 dollars too!

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

😂

@AG-bl5jj Ай бұрын

Bro just called me out in the video lol...Ive been trying to be unique for so long and not use samples but it hasnt gotten me anywhere

@88keyz Ай бұрын

🫡👍🏾🫡

@gasbeatsmadeit 28 күн бұрын

I can hear the thumbnail

@prototype8137 Ай бұрын

There is no secret sauce. Inspiration comes from everything. Could be a baseline, could be a string sample, drums, guitar keys, etc. Limiting yourself to starting with drums won't help you progress either. Say you find a really dope melody, being able to read it and program drums accordingly is vital.

@stephenmaxam Ай бұрын

Start where ever you want ain't no rules to finding you.

@Massproduce201 Ай бұрын

Take off Quantize

@ricardomanzo Ай бұрын

I have to disagree here. The beat is the heartbeat of the song, but the sample/instruments* are the body and the mind. A heart has to adapt to the body of the individual as the beat has to adapt to the feel of the sample. The sample will dictate what type of beat you need, that is why you should start with the sample. You could start with the beat, and spend time with a sample/instruments* that will work *Instruments: melody and harmony, in case that the producer is not a sample-based producer.

@ezskreet Ай бұрын

I somewhat agree….. but u can manipulate a sample to incorporate into the beat. However if you start with a sample then you have to build the beat around the sample.

@MrMakemusicmike Ай бұрын

I usually add drums last, so the main sound dictates everything, each main sound is journey in and of itself. But, I will say that you can come up with more drum patterns than you can get a perfect match when going drums last.

@JewelzFinazzo Ай бұрын

You'll live longer with being brain dead than you will having no heart beat. Music is life.

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

ehhh i think most producers aren't drummers so that why their approach is not that solid but the video is not about which is better but more so why its important to experiment to bring back fun and creativeness in the beatmaking process

@JaeFreshmen Ай бұрын

@@ezskreet no way is wrong , but the point of the video just to show how to think outside of the box from the approach you normally take

@perrycampbell369 Ай бұрын

It doesn’t matter how you start 😂

@mgd9151 Ай бұрын

This really you only applies to non musicians(drum sequencers). Drums are not the heart of every song not even hip-hop, although they might carry a good amount of energy. Drums can also pigeon hole a melody and a groove, considering most drums today are made of non-natural sounds and tones.