Hip Hop Drum Samples - FAQs
In this article, we're going to analyze a few questions on drum samples and music production. These questions have no doubt been asked before on countless music production forums and audio blogs, but another opinion on the matters can't be bad! In fact, I will try not to color the responses with my own prejudices as best as I can, so hopefully I will offer some text-book definitions and neutral responses. It's important to revisit these topics from time to time as the 'game' changes all the time with the advancement in music technology.
Do I Have to Pay for Drum Samples? Absolutely not! It is true that drum samples can be purchased both online and offline in guitar centers and other common outlets, but a number of professional hip hop producers have done fine without stocking up on every single company's drum samples offering.
If you have a lot of knowledge and have used compressors, equalizers and other, similar equipment and software in the past, you're well-equipped to start developing your own drum samples. You can end up developing your own personal collection of favorite drum sounds that you can go through a lot of times. With every project you will undertake, you will probably check here first to see if there are any suitable sounds you could use immediately or manipulate to your liking.
Second Question: Can I Use Dance Sounds for Gangster Rap? Absolutely! There are just a few things you need to watch out for. One of these things is the actual pattern you set for your drum samples. Dance music has a very distinctive and rugged pattern that sees the kick drum hit every beat in the vast majority of songs. Patterns aside, the actual sound of the drum samples doesn't matter all that much as hip hop (gangster rap included) is quite flexible in that department.
Speaking on the patterns, you can learn some patterns by listening to your favorite artists and trying to replicate what is going in their songs rhythmically. Compare the different styles and find common elements, and then try to expand on those to make your own style out of this. You can also find some great free MIDI loops on the internet by performing a Google search.
Why are some drum samples louder than others? The reason some sounds are simply louder than others is a direct effect of today's loudness war in music. More than ever, drum samples are make-or-break elements in even the most decidedly non-mainstream songs! So for sample companies selling their product, making them seem louder by over using compression or simply dialing up the volume could increase sales. I'm not sure how much better they fare, but the honest companies selling well-treated drum samples that aren't abused and lifeless are losing out - for doing the right thing! So it's all about volume. This is why ads are louder on TV than the actual viewing program. Because companies think that noise influences sales. - 18780
Do I Have to Pay for Drum Samples? Absolutely not! It is true that drum samples can be purchased both online and offline in guitar centers and other common outlets, but a number of professional hip hop producers have done fine without stocking up on every single company's drum samples offering.
If you have a lot of knowledge and have used compressors, equalizers and other, similar equipment and software in the past, you're well-equipped to start developing your own drum samples. You can end up developing your own personal collection of favorite drum sounds that you can go through a lot of times. With every project you will undertake, you will probably check here first to see if there are any suitable sounds you could use immediately or manipulate to your liking.
Second Question: Can I Use Dance Sounds for Gangster Rap? Absolutely! There are just a few things you need to watch out for. One of these things is the actual pattern you set for your drum samples. Dance music has a very distinctive and rugged pattern that sees the kick drum hit every beat in the vast majority of songs. Patterns aside, the actual sound of the drum samples doesn't matter all that much as hip hop (gangster rap included) is quite flexible in that department.
Speaking on the patterns, you can learn some patterns by listening to your favorite artists and trying to replicate what is going in their songs rhythmically. Compare the different styles and find common elements, and then try to expand on those to make your own style out of this. You can also find some great free MIDI loops on the internet by performing a Google search.
Why are some drum samples louder than others? The reason some sounds are simply louder than others is a direct effect of today's loudness war in music. More than ever, drum samples are make-or-break elements in even the most decidedly non-mainstream songs! So for sample companies selling their product, making them seem louder by over using compression or simply dialing up the volume could increase sales. I'm not sure how much better they fare, but the honest companies selling well-treated drum samples that aren't abused and lifeless are losing out - for doing the right thing! So it's all about volume. This is why ads are louder on TV than the actual viewing program. Because companies think that noise influences sales. - 18780
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