Part 1 of 2: Misha Mansoor's Drum Programming Tips

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  • Опубліковано 19 кві 2014
  • In this two part series, I go over some tips and tricks on how I go about programming drums. This video covers some basic fundamentals, while Part 2 will go a little more in-depth.
    Part 2 available here: • Part 2 of 2: Misha Man...

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  • @Manas-co8wl
    @Manas-co8wl 5 років тому +126

    Don't mind me just some markups.
    1:22 Mapping
    2:46 Basic
    4:18 Basic Kick Snare
    8:53 Shuffle
    9:46 Shuffle Kick Snare
    12:47 +Ghost Snare + Ride Bell/Tip
    13:21 +Crash Cymbals

  • @philiphugoofficial
    @philiphugoofficial 6 років тому +178

    When programming drums I always assume my drummer is an octopus

  • @wseeback
    @wseeback 10 років тому +12

    Misha, man, you're a natural at this shit. Explaining things, walkthroughs ect. You have a pleasant speaking voice, and a nice, calm demeanor. And you don't act as if you're a know-it-all. We appreciate it.

  • @RadjiMillette
    @RadjiMillette 10 років тому +3

    Dood. Just wanted to say that I'm very thankful and grateful that you take the time to show us how you do your thing. It's very awesome of you to set time aside to help us bedroom producers. Much appreciated!

  • @OhDelta9
    @OhDelta9 10 років тому +105

    Misha, as an aspiring prog artist with no literal friends who listen to the genre or are aficionados like I am, this is a god send. Drummers are a rarity, and I don't know anyone willing to play something other than metallica covers. I Just got an axe fx2, and looking to get FRFR's but I'm almost always broke. Thanks so much for this. Looking forward to what you put out next.

    • @KarlDutschke
      @KarlDutschke 10 років тому +20

      I am a prog drummer, but I know them feels man. I know about 2 other people who like prog...

    • @TheSeal616
      @TheSeal616 10 років тому

      Karl Dutschke
      Seems like this is always the case... Same here

    • @OhDelta9
      @OhDelta9 10 років тому +10

      We should start an internet band... Same way the safety fire handled their first release, we could send files back and forth?

    • @joshpehrs
      @joshpehrs 10 років тому +5

      I drum prog, too...let me know if you need anyone else involved if you do end up sharing files!

    • @rumbachumba330
      @rumbachumba330 10 років тому

      7 years of experience with dirty growls n shit if its what you guys are into.

  • @Nightmoore
    @Nightmoore 10 років тому

    Just stumbled on this channel, and I don't think I've seen anybody on UA-cam that explains real world drum programming this well. The ghost note thing blew my mind. Please keep dropping more stuff on us like this. It's greatly appreciated!!!!

  • @trapOrdoom
    @trapOrdoom 10 років тому

    Wow much appreciated Misha, and Jeff. Many thanks for not only doing this video for your fans, but also just communicating with us as a whole. Cheers!

  • @returntolifeband
    @returntolifeband 7 років тому +85

    "You need to know what's possible with 4 limbs"
    Puts two ghost notes directly in front of a double cymbal hit

  • @theericbeaty
    @theericbeaty 8 років тому +16

    Great video. It makes a lot more sense to me now and takes some of the fear and intimidation of programming drums out of the recording process.

  • @itslongdick
    @itslongdick 10 років тому +2

    Misha is so thoughtful to have considered everyone into his mind

  • @bobillathezilla8542
    @bobillathezilla8542 3 роки тому

    Misha is awesome for putting this together. Same with all his tutorials. Thanks man.

  • @VincenzoAvallone
    @VincenzoAvallone 10 років тому +64

    we need a sound placing and mixing tips video too!

  • @toolsound
    @toolsound 10 років тому

    I have wished for a video like this for years. Thank you so much!

  • @MetalAllDayAllNight
    @MetalAllDayAllNight 10 років тому +2

    Yes! Keep em coming, this is rad to see how Bulb does his thing

  • @RoPanuganti
    @RoPanuganti 10 років тому +40

    Thanks so much for doing this, I think last video myself and many people requested this. Can't wait for Part 2, and to use all this new info!

  • @danknittel1250
    @danknittel1250 10 років тому

    Awesome to get a look inside your process. thanks for taking the time to do these!

  • @primordial.sounds
    @primordial.sounds 10 років тому

    This is cool. Really appreciate all the production tutorials! You guys rock!

  • @IbanMieZ
    @IbanMieZ 10 років тому

    Pure GOLD, Misha! Thank you so so much for helpin' out!

  • @MrSabianFaz
    @MrSabianFaz 10 років тому

    Some very sick tips there dude. Being a drummer my self, i also go into this much detail, it is the secret to creating realistic sounding drums. Subtlety is the key!!

  • @AleKiefer95
    @AleKiefer95 5 років тому

    Misha i'm watching now this lessons and i hope i could reach that drum sound some day, i recently installed Superior Drummer 3 but it was such a waste of space in my HDD, you make this plugin sound very professional and it's around 20Gb or less, thanks for this kind of tutorials and for being an inspiration too, you're awesome.

  • @scarlaria3376
    @scarlaria3376 10 років тому

    Misha this is perfect, i think when you're done with your Drum series, please do a final one to show us how to bring every instrument (Drums, guitars etc) together to create a great mix.

  • @massfusionstudio
    @massfusionstudio 5 років тому

    Thank you! I've never dabbled with my drum editor in my daw. Definitely will use the tips and tricks you shared. Thank you

  • @brunocoliveira89
    @brunocoliveira89 10 років тому

    Doing this kind of video youre really helping ppl how to produce corectly. Please continue doing that. Thank you.

  • @Excalibaard
    @Excalibaard 10 років тому

    The ghost notes help a great deal, awesome guide and well-explained, thank you so much!

  • @blueisournew2sun
    @blueisournew2sun 10 років тому

    It's about time! lol keep Em coming and keep up the great work

  • @TheRokkis
    @TheRokkis 7 років тому

    Very helpful, this is some awesome information you're giving out. Your explanations are good and clear! Thank you so much!

  • @SstalkerS
    @SstalkerS 8 років тому +5

    That might defly inspire me to be not lazy, thanks Misha

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar Місяць тому

    How did it take me so long to find this post! Awesome.

  • @JackMcDonnell91
    @JackMcDonnell91 10 років тому

    thanks for doing this Misha. Seems like we work very similarly in programming drums, but it was still very interesting to see your thought process!

  • @SolitaryLight
    @SolitaryLight 10 років тому

    Ahhhhh! That outro! Thanks for the tips Misha, you rock!!

  • @TheShreddingHand
    @TheShreddingHand 10 років тому

    Thanks for this Misha, really great stuff!

  • @shanemeister5478
    @shanemeister5478 10 років тому

    These videos are all so legit and helpful! Thanks!

  • @KipBrockett
    @KipBrockett 7 років тому

    Great vid & thanks for the tips, Misha! Very useful.

  • @brandontadday6288
    @brandontadday6288 10 років тому +1

    These tutorials are really helpful! Thanks!

  • @wilz373
    @wilz373 10 років тому

    keep em coming Misha ! your the man.

  • @j.scottharris5541
    @j.scottharris5541 7 років тому

    Yes a very good overview. Thanks for this 2 part tutorial.

  • @MrUglyStupid
    @MrUglyStupid 8 років тому +3

    I love how you find little snippets of Juggernaut throughout these videos

  • @JoeyC4D
    @JoeyC4D 2 роки тому

    First watched this video YEARS ago, now I’m back with the ggd plugins

  • @91945punx
    @91945punx 10 років тому

    Thanks a lot for taking the time to make this video. :)

  • @meatballllll
    @meatballllll 10 років тому

    Dude... Thank you so much for putting this up!

  • @etrain8885
    @etrain8885 10 років тому +86

    "I don't want anything that's a complete pain in the ass for a drummer to play."
    Basically the entire first album from Animals as Leaders is a pain in the ass to play, but a really really awesome pain in the ass.

    • @JeremiasBonifacio
      @JeremiasBonifacio 10 років тому +17

      And a lot of Periphery songs are so fucking hard

    • @PLAZ1990s
      @PLAZ1990s 10 років тому +13

      "Not that, that should matter though." Hahaha. Brought me such a good laugh.

  • @nailay7
    @nailay7 10 років тому

    This is sweet, thanks for making this!

  • @driftergrey
    @driftergrey 8 років тому +1

    Really good stuff dude. Nice little studio too!

  • @brianwendt9818
    @brianwendt9818 10 років тому

    Love it please keep posting more videos thanks misha!!!

  • @TheRenegadeGuitar92
    @TheRenegadeGuitar92 10 років тому

    Been waiting a longtime for this! Absolutely worth the wait! You're the man Misha, hope to get more of these tutorials down the road.
    ~Zack

  • @VoVikMakaR
    @VoVikMakaR 10 років тому +2

    omg that kit sounds amazing

  • @mrdrprfkc
    @mrdrprfkc 7 років тому

    Super informative - It all makes sense now!

  • @boomerriffs
    @boomerriffs 10 років тому +12

    Is there a video on how you create your drum mix? That would be amazing.

  • @RustyNotesTV
    @RustyNotesTV 10 років тому +24

    you should also do a drum mixing tutorial where you show how to get that drum sound ;)

  • @AZO991H
    @AZO991H 10 років тому

    Excelent job dude, keep it up!!!

  • @winstonmetalcore1
    @winstonmetalcore1 4 роки тому

    i revisit this video now and then to learn again and again :D

  • @AmpsforBuddha
    @AmpsforBuddha 10 років тому

    Excellent Tutorial! …I'm really enjoying your videos.

  • @lordGoldemort
    @lordGoldemort 10 років тому +1

    Getting good workflow is key, too. I like to define a basic beat which occupies just one bar. Name it BeatA-01. Make a copy, edit it a little to make a couple of small variations (extra notes, fewer notes twiddle velocities slightly), name it BeatA-02. Make a copy of BeatA-01, make some different variations, call that BeatA-03. Copy BeatA-01 again, and in the last 1 or 2 beat, delete all the notes and add a fill. Call it BeatA-F1. Repeat the last step a few times to get BeatA-F2, BeatA-F3... with each of the fills as different as possible.
    Go back to BeatA-01, and add a crash (or crashes at the start). Now you can start sequencing the clips like this:
    01, 02, 03, F1, 01, 04, 02, F2, 01, 03, 02, F3, 01, 04, 03, F4
    You can now pull tricks like going into the various 01's and changing the cymbal(s) that get hit (try alternating left crash, right crash, and having the first one both crashes).
    A final trick I like to use is to have a macro that takes ride or hi-hat cymbals and nudges them a few ticks ahead or behind by a random amount, and also changes the velocities by a small amount. The result of all that is a drum beat with interesting variation and a realistic feel.

  • @jules7168
    @jules7168 7 років тому

    Solid tutorial man. Thank you!

  • @GR1PTAPE
    @GR1PTAPE 10 років тому

    Love his last couple of sentences.

  • @TheGhostOfKarelia1
    @TheGhostOfKarelia1 10 років тому

    Awesome, I just use the piano roll in my DAW to program the midi for superior, and it works perfectly fine too, but the cubase editor looks like it would be much easier. All in all very informative, especially the ghost notes which I'm definitely going to start using. Thanks.

  • @phoebehoughton6698
    @phoebehoughton6698 10 років тому

    MISHA! You are the fucking best. Until now I just kind of gave up whenever I tried to program anything by hand and relied on EZDrummer but this video has allowed me to actually figure it out. I use reaper and realizing that I can change the format to have diamonds like in cubase makes it so much easier! You're the best!

  •  10 років тому

    The name of the intro song.... Please...

  • @liamhindley2582
    @liamhindley2582 10 років тому

    I agree the outro is dope! Mansoor could you show in one of your videos how to create a realistic drum roll? Your the man and thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with the world!

  • @machiasound
    @machiasound 10 років тому +3

    Thanks Misha.

  • @azasel
    @azasel 10 років тому

    Thanks so much Misha.

  • @hitarophoenix
    @hitarophoenix 10 років тому +6

    I NEED MORE

  • @xothanpuiakhiangte8951
    @xothanpuiakhiangte8951 6 років тому

    Your the best misha...thank you

  • @MohaiminulIslamra
    @MohaiminulIslamra 10 років тому

    Hats up to you...... great job man.... love your music \m/

  • @robertlangford6639
    @robertlangford6639 10 років тому

    These are some of the best fucking tutorials I've ever seen on the net! Misha for world president!

  • @ChristianFlanders
    @ChristianFlanders 10 років тому

    Just an FYI for anyone confused, Misha is using the BPM as an 8th note pulse rather than 1/4 notes, so when he clicks in what looks like an 1/8th note on the grid, it's functioning musically as a 1/4 note.

  • @whoisdark__
    @whoisdark__ 3 роки тому

    i never thought to use reinforcement samples, thanks for the tips!

  • @thatmetald00d
    @thatmetald00d 10 років тому

    Enjoyed that very much!

  • @1hamin1
    @1hamin1 10 років тому

    Thanks for the useful tips Misha

  • @CarlGonzalesGuitar
    @CarlGonzalesGuitar 7 років тому +10

    Now that you use getgood drums, could you giveaway how you process this superior kit?

  • @garthmacintosh3689
    @garthmacintosh3689 7 років тому

    This helped a ton thank you!

  • @Geoffgeff
    @Geoffgeff 10 років тому

    Misha your the best!

  • @peterbock5060
    @peterbock5060 10 років тому

    very informative and helpful! thanks a lot!

  • @tenebrousband8592
    @tenebrousband8592 4 роки тому

    Mishas the coolest. And the snare is the loudest!!

  • @olsalesd
    @olsalesd 10 років тому

    Awesome video

  • @AntonioAlaniz
    @AntonioAlaniz 10 років тому

    Great stuff!

  • @davemcafeeguitar
    @davemcafeeguitar 6 років тому

    Great tutorial- thank you!! 👍

  • @stevesin3981
    @stevesin3981 8 років тому

    Thanks buddy. Great tutorial

  • @Demonbane41276
    @Demonbane41276 9 років тому

    awesome vid, I'm just starting out in this and this has been one of the most instructional videos I have watched, sub'd.

  • @NightmareGuitarist
    @NightmareGuitarist 10 років тому

    Amazing Video!!!

  • @beabow64
    @beabow64 10 років тому

    Thank you Misha!!

  • @ignaciombm
    @ignaciombm 10 років тому +1

    great videos misha! please share your drums sound settings! how do you compress and work with superior and TMF??

  • @Rustinpeace117
    @Rustinpeace117 10 років тому

    I had no idea I could change my drum map. I have to figure out how to do it.. plus being able to select a group of hits and set their velocities. Im using Cubase AI6 so I'm not sure if I can or not. Very useful!

  • @neilorourke71
    @neilorourke71 10 років тому

    I saw a drummer hit two symbols and a hi hat at the same time once. It was amazing.

  • @CapuletLeGrand
    @CapuletLeGrand 7 років тому

    The Cubase drums editor looks dope!

  • @SamBrockmann
    @SamBrockmann 10 років тому

    That reinforcement track is a good idea. I'm an amateur at mixing prog metal-ish stuff. I always had to turn the drums WAY UP for them to cut through the mix.

  • @j-ohara
    @j-ohara 10 років тому

    Nice video! Thank you very much!

  • @peanutismint
    @peanutismint 10 років тому +4

    Really useful. Thanks for posting.
    I *LOVE* your desk/setup! Lots of 'levels', easy access to keys, plectrums. You should do a video walkthrough of your gear! :-)

    • @MishaMansoor
      @MishaMansoor 10 років тому +22

      Might could do that at some point.

    • @brodiekath13
      @brodiekath13 9 років тому

      Misha Mansoor PLEASE DO!

  • @michaelenglish110
    @michaelenglish110 10 років тому

    Thanx Bro! You are truly awsome!

  • @HeavyMetalVagabond
    @HeavyMetalVagabond 10 років тому

    Thanks, Misha!

  • @bebettoninja
    @bebettoninja 10 років тому

    Which monitors are those?

    • @MishaMansoor
      @MishaMansoor 10 років тому +4

      Event Opal Monitors.

    • @jasonsansburn
      @jasonsansburn 10 років тому

      That's a poor portrait of me getting blasted in the face with sea men.

  • @IsaacSchwartz
    @IsaacSchwartz 10 років тому

    I also would love to get the presets for your superior drummer kit, unless it's like a top secret. Awesome.video man.

  • @TonyHookedonVanlife
    @TonyHookedonVanlife 7 років тому

    I used to read an online magazine called "Sick Drummer" which has all kinds of info, interviews(guys like Gene Hoglan and Hellhammer), techniques, etc. for metal drumming & I would try to apply that stuff to my own drum programming.

  • @jungacayan7805
    @jungacayan7805 5 років тому

    what is the name of this Software to make drum programing?

  • @AllenHarrison
    @AllenHarrison 10 років тому

    The song from the carvin demo on your soundcloud that is this video is one of my favorites of yours!

  • @danielabilez3619
    @danielabilez3619 Рік тому

    The funny thing is...imagination. I find that I end up using more jazz than say rock. And I am a rock kinda guy. The other thing is... you gotta start somewhere... I am glad you did this. The quiet in-between notes is just as important.

  • @arguingthehuman4392
    @arguingthehuman4392 6 років тому

    Im late to the party on this video, but at 7:40 when he talks about reinforcing the samples, whats happening there? is it just doubling the midi signal triggering 2 of the same hits but with slight variation from the drum samples? how do you route that?

  • @sgarrou
    @sgarrou 7 років тому

    7:45 What samples do you run on the battery? I have understood that they are ment to reinforce the main drums groove but due to my bad english listening skills i can't understand what kind of samples they are

  • @TheM1ghtyGuitarist
    @TheM1ghtyGuitarist 10 років тому +16

    I'm having some serious difficulties in mixing everything together.. I just can't get my songs to sound right. A "mixing tips" video would be amazing!

    • @PERPowns
      @PERPowns 10 років тому +2

      There are a ton of great videos out that cover mixing, just type it in your search bar! I think Misha already has one out on this channel that covers some of his recording/mixing techniques as well.

    • @benrhysjenkins
      @benrhysjenkins 10 років тому +2

      Go to Ultimatemetal.com and join the recording/mixing forums (Practice Room) man.

    • @AkisM
      @AkisM 9 років тому +1

      TheM1ghtyGuitarist Watch Fortiori's extensive mixing guide. Just youtube "Fortiori mixing tutorial". It's the easiest and most in-depth tutorial on youtube

    • @TheM1ghtyGuitarist
      @TheM1ghtyGuitarist 9 років тому

      Akis Mylordos Thanks man!

  • @Cam_B
    @Cam_B 2 роки тому

    Is there anyway to get like templates that people have already made for those like me that are too lazy to map everything out? Kinda like line6 has presets you can share for helix