Drum Machine 101 Ep. 1 - First Steps | How to program your first beat on any drum machine

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  • @CaptainPikant
    @CaptainPikant  4 роки тому +35

    Hello everyone! You can now find a complete transcription of all the drum patterns of "Daft Punk - Da Funk" as well as a sample pack of the DrumBrute Impact sounds on our Patreon page FOR FREE! www.patreon.com/captainpikant

  • @Funkbutterfly
    @Funkbutterfly 4 роки тому +216

    This has got to be one of the best videos about electronic music I have ever seen on UA-cam. Had to come back to it today to watch again because it is such a delight.

    • @khuba2500
      @khuba2500 2 роки тому +2

      I can't believe it has only few views!!!!

  • @vj7248
    @vj7248 3 роки тому +19

    The Wes Anderson of drum machine tutorials.
    I like the bunny!

  • @caved_weller
    @caved_weller 4 роки тому +102

    Stopmotion parts are simply wonderful. I'm perplexed with the high video production value you've got going on here. Subbed

  • @icystorm9968
    @icystorm9968 2 роки тому +46

    This is such a high quality video, it's criminally underrated!

  • @uzomanwosu
    @uzomanwosu 3 роки тому +37

    This tutorial does what so many other beginning tutorials and manuals miss, it is from the position of the absolute beginner. I can't wait to check out the rest in this series!

  • @HatefYaminiOnline
    @HatefYaminiOnline 15 днів тому +1

    The production quality is astonishingly good. 👍🏼

  • @8bitDude0
    @8bitDude0 2 роки тому +39

    This production is insane. It's so lovely to watch and the information is great as well!

  • @OliverFlutiMT
    @OliverFlutiMT 4 роки тому +28

    You sir, will become a star. Don’t stop.

  • @sinwithsebastian
    @sinwithsebastian 2 роки тому +2

    Visually very pleasing style -way to go

  • @kamfuku
    @kamfuku Рік тому +1

    I came here looking to learn more about drum machines because I have to make one to pass my program certification but this was way more than I expected, a pleasant surprise. I might end up switching careers
    thanks to this lol

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  Рік тому

      😄 awesome! What are you programming your drum machine in?

    • @kamfuku
      @kamfuku Рік тому

      @@CaptainPikant React, it's nothing fancy though just a basic app lol

  • @markusw9286
    @markusw9286 10 місяців тому +2

    Earned yourself a sub! Very well explained!

  • @richardlewis3575
    @richardlewis3575 6 місяців тому +1

    Your tutorial videos are genius! The inspired visuals and your relaxing voice work brilliantly. You've made a frustrated middle-aged man trying to program his first ever drum machine very happy!

  • @user-vs1cm8nv5i
    @user-vs1cm8nv5i 2 роки тому +2

    first i started making beats on garageband, then i got into guitar and added that to my music, then keyboard and the preset synths included on my starter, now I guess its time to learn this too

  • @MsSlash89
    @MsSlash89 9 місяців тому +4

    For anyone wondering what are the records shown at 1:21:
    - Peter Gabriel - So
    - Radiohead - in Rainbows
    - Billie Eilish - When we all fall asleep where do we go?
    - Phil Collins - Face Value
    - Siriusmo - Pearls and Embarassments Vol 01
    - Daft Punk - Discovery
    - Aurora - A different kind of human (Step 2)
    - Aphex Twin - Collapse
    - Chvrches - Love is dead
    - Kimbra - Primal Heart
    - Haim - Days are gone
    - Moloko - Statues
    - The Smashing Pumpkins - Adore
    Thanks in advance!

  • @georgy3136
    @georgy3136 Рік тому +3

    The quality of this video is something else. Bravo Captain Pikant!

  • @micheldejesus3319
    @micheldejesus3319 2 роки тому

    1:30 I love bottoms and blinking lights 🎚️🎛️ really appreciate your video!!!

  • @robnzombiz
    @robnzombiz 3 роки тому +4

    Finally found the best drum machine video in the World Wide Web

  • @schoontube
    @schoontube 3 роки тому +7

    This is award-winning level of content. I sure hope you do more videos in your 101 series!

  • @Alex-ew8gd
    @Alex-ew8gd 2 місяці тому

    THANK YOU. literally have been looking for something like this for years, almost gave up learning a few times too

  • @tobyzxcd
    @tobyzxcd 3 роки тому +6

    As somebody just getting into drum machines your channel is such a godsend- first video I saw was your RD-8 review, your videos are so pretty and good at supporting what you’re explaining like it’s a story- I can’t wait for more in this series :)

  • @TheHoodGuru
    @TheHoodGuru Рік тому +1

    I subscribed on the Kraftwerk video but this one is the one I really liked because I never knew how do use garage band to do this. And I grew up on these beats. So finally I might have some fun with my ipad.

  •  8 місяців тому +1

    The best-quality video I’ve ever seen on synthesizers.

  • @khuba2500
    @khuba2500 2 роки тому +4

    This is one of the best videos on UA-cam! The knowledge, the visual effects and everything else! It's really pleasant to watch

  • @MarkS-nt8de
    @MarkS-nt8de 3 роки тому +3

    Un-fass-bar wie viel Aufwand in dem Viseo steckt... stark!

  • @patrickrainey305
    @patrickrainey305 2 роки тому +2

    Normally I’m a hater on all UA-cam videos but this is just objectively a great video

  • @khiemle1306
    @khiemle1306 3 місяці тому

    such a gorgeous video and presentation, your love for the music is palpable. much love

  • @crapweasel17
    @crapweasel17 Рік тому +1

    I already knew the information in this video and didn't need to watch something this basic, but, like others, I did just because the animation is so great. Especially the metronome bunny!

  • @matthewchunk3689
    @matthewchunk3689 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Love the humor and animation!

  • @guidlle
    @guidlle 3 місяці тому

    The level of production on these videos is absolutely insane, it feels wrong to watch them for free.

  • @freazee247
    @freazee247 2 роки тому

    Attention QualityContent here!
    The effort in your videos speaks for itself, keep it up!

  • @RocketChild
    @RocketChild 6 місяців тому

    Not only was this such an easy tutorial to understand, but the effort into using stop motion animation is true dedication 💪👏👏

  • @stephen148
    @stephen148 3 роки тому +4

    I'm not even 2 minutes in and I've already subbed and notified of all your uploads. I LOVE this. Looking forward to telling people about your channel. The production quality is amazing :]

  • @Maurusioo
    @Maurusioo Рік тому +1

    The visual design of all your videos is a masterpiece! 😃

  • @sonic2000gr
    @sonic2000gr Рік тому

    Wow I wonder how I've missed this channel all this time. Granted, it's the first time I am searching for drum machines (as I am about to pick my first one). You sir are a real teacher, this is an amazingly well thought out video. Everything is so much clearer now.

  • @chriseisert1349
    @chriseisert1349 Рік тому

    Wow, gotta say... probably the most easy going, creative music creation tutorial page on UA-cam. The production style is an whimsically grounded experience which doesn't simply implores but eases the mind into wanting to learn. Top tier stuff guys!!

  • @stephenbeyer
    @stephenbeyer Місяць тому

    3:08 awesome stop motion animation! 👏

  • @thejuiceproject9555
    @thejuiceproject9555 2 роки тому +5

    This thing is amazing man! Thank you for doing such a wonderful piece of educational content. I'll be keeping on with your stuff. Greetings from Mexico.

  • @techshmitsofficial4659
    @techshmitsofficial4659 2 роки тому +5

    I absolutely love the amount of effort you put into your videos. They are super entertaining. I am honestly grateful and happy I found your channel. 😃

  • @williamcookson3473
    @williamcookson3473 Рік тому

    I love the way this video is exemplified.
    It makes learning fun and interesting.

  • @robertopaolo4625
    @robertopaolo4625 6 місяців тому

    Super professional video with incredible audio and animations. Thank you! That's incredible!

  • @ADH.DREAMING
    @ADH.DREAMING 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that was an incredible video.

  • @hoppkins
    @hoppkins Рік тому +1

    Ludicrously professional vid. Thanks.

  • @ashleyiannacone1915
    @ashleyiannacone1915 3 роки тому +2

    Incredible! Everything about this video is… simply amazing! I will be watching every single one of your videos and subscribing to your Patreon.

  • @allentaylor3325
    @allentaylor3325 Рік тому +1

    These are amazing videos. I'm sure you know that.

  • @ledbetter85
    @ledbetter85 2 роки тому +1

    This is an awesome video. Production value is excellent.

  • @jfg1692
    @jfg1692 Рік тому

    I love the style of your video image! So nice, looks like u work hard on it. Great Result.

  • @rahulacb11
    @rahulacb11 2 роки тому

    Just unreal video. Couldn't take my eyes off this video. Amazing work👍🏼 definitely subbed.

  • @ocelot972
    @ocelot972 3 роки тому

    Learned this on my own back in the day using the drum machine in Reason 2 but had to watch this beautiful video from start to finish anyway! Great work!

  • @jezbon
    @jezbon Рік тому

    I just love how you guys work so hard on the good production value, and also the info... and those damn wonderful accents. Oh those accents are wonderful. Lol. I hope the followers keep growing, very deserved. 😊

  • @LondraCalibro9
    @LondraCalibro9 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful video - great work and animations

  • @Lonesta1980
    @Lonesta1980 4 роки тому +2

    Nicely done. Easy to understand. beautifully arranged.

  • @TheTwicked
    @TheTwicked 2 роки тому +2

    Insane production value ❤️

  • @lukogs
    @lukogs 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic presentation. Like the Bunny 😍.
    My doubt/question:
    1. Is the drum machine & midi keyboard similar? I see people play on the buttons in keyboard and the percussions play back automatically when they play keyboard.
    2. Is the rhythm pads (4,6,8... Pads, plug to electricity and connect to speaker with ¼ Jack) only an electrical alternative? Like what a digital keyboard is to the piano.

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks :) On some drum machines a MIDI controller (keys or pads) can be used as an external input device to live record the notes. But some keyboards may also have a percussion accompaniment that starts automatically, if that's what you mean. I'm not quite sure what you're referring to in the second question, maybe you could elaborate?

    • @lukogs
      @lukogs 2 роки тому +1

      @@CaptainPikant Thanks for the response. As for the second question, saw a model “Roland spd 20”. It has 8 big pad, connect to power outlet, played with drum stick.

  • @conversationings
    @conversationings 9 місяців тому

    Wow, the best and the quality is insane

  • @ExpliCiT78
    @ExpliCiT78 3 роки тому

    That‘s the most creative tutorial i‘ve ever watched on youtube! Great Work! Thank you

  • @ianflurrance8438
    @ianflurrance8438 3 роки тому

    Just found the channel make and it’s remarkable! The information of course is amazing but your style and visualization are unbelievable. Thank you for this!

  • @WillieCarpenter17
    @WillieCarpenter17 2 роки тому +1

    Can you guys please do similar videos about different genres!!?!? I love this video so much and I’m more into making hip hop but open for anything and this video helped me more than any of the 100s of videos I have watched looking for simplicity of learning, thank you so much

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Willie, do you mean something like our "Every Eurodance Song Ever" video? Maybe we'll be doing more of those for different genres in the future :)

    • @WillieCarpenter17
      @WillieCarpenter17 2 роки тому

      @@CaptainPikant I’ll check that out RIGHT MEOW!

  • @TheOneTrueAJ
    @TheOneTrueAJ 3 роки тому +1

    Holy shit. This is a lot that went into the production of this video! Friggin cool.

  • @1dolar1note1
    @1dolar1note1 2 роки тому +1

    Really like your style, thanks to youtube randomly recommending me your vids lol

  • @veronicamusiic
    @veronicamusiic Рік тому

    I adored this

  • @donjoseph73
    @donjoseph73 Рік тому

    Great video the best down to earth explanation I’ve ever seen

  • @vyrvygora
    @vyrvygora Рік тому

    I love this channel instantly

  • @OllieLoops
    @OllieLoops 2 роки тому

    Ridiculously good!

  • @shoestringmovies6530
    @shoestringmovies6530 4 роки тому +1

    this is so immensely creative and informative, thank you so much for making videos

  • @supertakumar4728
    @supertakumar4728 4 роки тому +1

    Wow thank you, that was wonderful ! I would love to see an episode on guitar pedals used with drum machines and also a deep dive into the short cuts of the Digitakt.

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  4 роки тому +1

      Any pedals in particular you're interested in? A Digitakt deep dive is on the radar 😀 We're also assembling a detailed cheat sheet for every drum machine we review, so watch out for the Digitakt review.

    • @supertakumar4728
      @supertakumar4728 4 роки тому

      @@CaptainPikant Hey thanks for the answer ! I'm interested in Flangers (especially with all the knobs turned to the maximum). Two years ago i burrowed a MoogerFooger Mf108 from a friend and used it with a simple Volca kick and the results were out of this world, when you turn the feedback knob of a flanger to the max it gives you some sort of harmonies to your drum (maybe you can try a harmonizer pedal) almost making it a lead synth. unfortunately I had to give the flanger back and i'm now looking for a cheaper pedal.

  • @andkwiat
    @andkwiat 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderfully made video. Thank you!

  • @mucknmire
    @mucknmire 4 роки тому +2

    Informative and fun and to the point! I love it!

  • @BLACKDISC
    @BLACKDISC Рік тому

    Incredible production value (as always!)

  • @darkcity7060
    @darkcity7060 4 роки тому +1

    Super well done vid. Bunny keeping the bpm was hilarious. Subbed

  • @musicismydrug5208
    @musicismydrug5208 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome video quality! Never seen something like this congrats for the awesome work!

  • @German_LP
    @German_LP 2 роки тому +1

    Gracias Captain!

  • @insomniumtale
    @insomniumtale Рік тому +1

    Wow, how do you not have millions of subs by now? Incredible production quality 😍

  • @studiobrootle
    @studiobrootle Рік тому

    love your videos :) I feel like the typewriter is the best drum machine :)

  • @Longstride
    @Longstride 3 місяці тому

    Amazing video! Beautifully made!

  • @VictorAvalosOfficial
    @VictorAvalosOfficial Рік тому +1

    Thanks for using Bossa Nova... :)

  • @cardano9503
    @cardano9503 3 роки тому

    Superb presentation
    Tooo much creativeness
    Lots of love from India

  • @Muz1k1zuM
    @Muz1k1zuM Рік тому

    I love this so much! Thank you for the info and hard work put into this :)

  • @pooshNchums
    @pooshNchums 3 роки тому

    This is absolutely amazing. Incredible production value and pretty much the only good lesson on the subject I’ve ever found. It needs a wider audience. Can you work with Bo? Cheers!

  • @besit
    @besit 3 роки тому

    Fantastic quality of the video production. You are awesome!

  • @eyeofmodok
    @eyeofmodok 4 роки тому

    Wow! This was great! I can't believe I'm only the 565th subscriber. You guys are going places for sure!!

  • @brokenscart7989
    @brokenscart7989 4 роки тому

    Production on these videos is insane

  • @etnes10
    @etnes10 3 роки тому +1

    Truly amazing video! 🙂

  • @RobbekenSynthMusic
    @RobbekenSynthMusic 4 роки тому +1

    This was super charming!
    I look forward to seeing what else you do.

  • @jamesallen5223
    @jamesallen5223 3 роки тому +1

    This is amazing thank you!

  • @0xyznx
    @0xyznx 4 роки тому +2

    awesome! subscribed.

  • @watchmeasifly
    @watchmeasifly 3 роки тому

    Visionary. Amazing work!

  • @blenderbuch
    @blenderbuch 4 роки тому +2

    Very good. Hope you can keep that quality up for the next lessons. I own a M:Samples and enjoy it very much, however I am only a noob in music, so here I like to get some inspirations on how to make EDMs more interesting, i.e. altering rythms according to song structure, or have fillls and how to program them etc. Keep it up! Thanks.

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  4 роки тому +2

      Definitely! That will be a topic after the basics are covered. BTW: The Model:Samples will make an appearance in Drum Machine 101 Episode 2 🙂

    • @blenderbuch
      @blenderbuch 4 роки тому +1

      @@CaptainPikant i think i will reset my my m:samples. Too much stuff I don't need on it. I think one can't delete all the factory samples though?!

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  4 роки тому +1

      @@blenderbuch That's correct, the factory content can't be removed on the Model:Samples. But it doesn't count towards the 1GB memory (you always have 1GB of storage for your own samples). But I think the factory content is pretty good on that machine, don't you think? I found it more usable than that of the Digitakt for example.

    • @blenderbuch
      @blenderbuch 4 роки тому +1

      @@CaptainPikant Yea, they sounds good, but I am always lost into all that samples. In future I will not upload until I need a specific sound (which is also a problem, mostly I don't know what I want/need :) Hence I need to simplify my choices.
      I have also some own samples (from scrapyard sounds to frogs and birds).

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  4 роки тому +1

      @@blenderbuch Haha I know what you mean, it's easy to get lost... I love making my own samples too! We're currently making a sample pack out of the typewriter you can see in the video.

  • @whitneywaddle3671
    @whitneywaddle3671 2 роки тому

    made my first drum loop thanks to this :)

  • @ramseydoon8277
    @ramseydoon8277 2 роки тому +2

    More drumbrute impact tips & tricks & tracks, please!

  • @xtradany5398
    @xtradany5398 2 роки тому

    this is blowing my mind.

  • @GuidoGautsch
    @GuidoGautsch 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel today (via the TR-6S video) and subbed - so good!! Btw, record with the stress on the first syllable (RE-ked) is an album/LP/etc OR a Rekord, e.g. a world record, whereas the verb 'record' ('aufnehmen') is stressed on the second syllable (re-KOHD). You'll want to use the latter in pretty much any scenario on your channel, including this video ("enter re-KORD mode..." ). Source: former English teacher and native German speaker

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Haha yes that will haunt me forever. This was the first voiceover I had ever done and that mistake somehow slipped through even while we were editing the episode :)

    • @GuidoGautsch
      @GuidoGautsch 2 роки тому

      @@CaptainPikant no biggie - English is a stupid language 😁 don't sweat it. Everyone understands what you're saying and the video is amazing

  • @TheoAndHisPedals
    @TheoAndHisPedals 4 роки тому +2

    Such a great video for beginners like me.

  • @Usercehdbf
    @Usercehdbf 3 роки тому

    This is so cool you really need more exposure. Subscribed

  • @darumabeats
    @darumabeats 2 роки тому +4

    man this video is one of the most well made video in the history and its absolutely dope

  • @marlquentin
    @marlquentin Рік тому +1

    Your bass kick is actually playing the 'A' note. Does this mean that your base note determines that the song must be in the key of A or A minor? What if your song wants to be in A flat or F? And what if the song has a key change?

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  Рік тому +1

      Tuning the kick to fit the key of the song is a common production technique. Prince for example liked to tune every instrument on the Linn LM-1 to fit the song. In early hip hop this was almost never done, mainly because the TR-808's kick didn't have a pitch knob (unlike most replicas). But you can also deliberately detune the kick to make it stand out more and rub against the rest of the song. Just do what sounds best to you :)

  • @giantmuslim4039
    @giantmuslim4039 2 роки тому

    So good stop motion

  • @bigmamashouse
    @bigmamashouse 4 роки тому

    Amazing quality. Keep up the good work! 👍👍

  • @kolmodin25
    @kolmodin25 Рік тому

    You should make a video like this but for synthesizer basics!! THATS would be so cool and helpful. I know I have an hard time understanding synths

  • @VoodooGear
    @VoodooGear 2 роки тому

    Thumbs up for the Smashing pumpkins reference. Jimmy Chamberlin was actually a drum machine. Billy Corgan just had to tell him what he wanted on the drums and he always delivered above and beyond.

    • @CaptainPikant
      @CaptainPikant  2 роки тому

      Chamberlin really is a machine! Glad someone finally got that reference :)