Beat Makers Do You Own a Physical Drumset or some sort of drum?

[Rozay Oro]

I want something fairly affordable to play with for ideas and improve my rhythm. Sometimes you don’t want to look at a screen.

 

[Complexion]

You don't have a desk and your hands?

Spoiler

GRINDIN!!!!!!

 

[IIVI]

Edit: saw you don't want to look at a screen. Literally your hands then.

Spoiler: Timestamped if you're looking for DAWless:

The thing is a lot of good hardware Grooveboxes are pricey, nearly as much as a DAW while being more limited than a DAW when it comes to sound design and versatility

At that point if you want to go hardware, might as well go with an MPC Live because that'll probably be the only piece of hardware you'll need (although is has a screen). Try and find a used one.

This is dope if you're looking for a course. Personally took my rhythm to the next level:

Learn finger drumming, make things groove

Become a groovy, versatile musician that churns out the tastiest, ‘real’ sounding beats with nothing but a pad controller.

questforgroove.com

Dude has some good techniques for improving your rhythm using only your hands.

Another video to watch and a phenomenal musician is Victor Wooten, a similar exercise is also mentioned in that Quest for Groove course:


Edit: It's funny though, even after all that I still prefer clicking in my notes on FL.

Editx2:

Spoiler: Man, Victor Wooten is really too good. We gotta give the dude his flowers and recognition. I fyou want to learn a few things about music, watch these videos.

 

[Whatupdoe?]

Nope always thought about getting one or at least a snare I could tune.

What do you think it'll add to your kit besides not looking at a screen that you can't get from sampling a live player?

 

[Unknown Poster]

I used to play drums when I was younger but unfortunately I just don't have a place to play drums in my one bedroom apartment. I want this set tho

This is only $250

 

[Mashal88]

I have a Djembe I bought a few years ago. It's in my studio but it doesn't really factor into my music yet. Sometimes when restless, I play some patterns on it. It might have inspired some patterns I've done. But..

You don't have a desk and your hands?

Spoiler

GRINDIN!!!!!!

This is really all you need for now.

 

[Bunchy Carter]

You do not need any of that. Just get a nickel and a pen and get cracking:

 

[Mashal88]

I recommend getting Ableton and a controller if you don't already have em. You'll be able to achieve fluidity with the patterns you're making. I used FL for 14 years religiously but I've noticed the past 3 years that I've been much more experimental and inclined to create different styles of music.

 

[Rozay Oro]

Nope always thought about getting one or at least a snare I could tune.

What do you think it'll add to your kit besides not looking at a screen that you can't get from sampling a live player?

Improve sense of rhythm, use my ear more, play with patterns and think like an actual drummer. I’m assuming, I could be wrong.

 

[Rozay Oro]

I recommend getting Ableton and a controller if you don't already have em. You'll be able to achieve fluidity with the patterns you're making. I used FL for 14 years religiously but I've noticed the past 3 years that I've been much more experimental and inclined to create different styles of music.

I have Reason 12 and an akai mpk 3. I’m just trash but don’t want to quit lol.
Ableton is dope I had the 90 day trial, really liked it.

 

[Mashal88]

 

[kdavis82]

I want something fairly affordable to play with for ideas and improve my rhythm. Sometimes you don’t want to look at a screen.

I did, but to be honest I had to sell it cause it took up too much space.

 

[Mashal88]

I have Reason 12 and an akai mpk 3. I’m just trash but don’t want to quit lol.
Ableton is dope I had the 90 day trial, really liked it.

Everyone is trash when they first start. But the joy you experience just experimenting and actually making something that sounds like you want is what is gonna keep you at it.

 

[Wildin]

I have Reason 12 and an akai mpk 3. I’m just trash but don’t want to quit lol.
Ableton is dope I had the 90 day trial, really liked it.

Get you a piece of hardware.

You're like me when I started damn near 2 decades ago.

I don't want to be looking at a computer, using a mouse or even a qwerty keypad.

Especially if you have any sort of job today. Being cooped up in front of a laptop/desktop/ipad isn't the wave.


Especially when your trying to get your creativity flowing.

Music is about the limitations. But once you master your limits you can work outside the box.

It's better for you to have one single piece of equipment and run that shyt to the max, know it inside and out until you physically cannot do anymore then look to expand vs starting with something too powerful, too many sounds/samples, features. That's how you drown. It's too overwhelming.

I don't think you want to hear that. I don't think you want to purchase a standalone piece of equipment that'll allow you to make music and Tinker. But if you're serious about it, that's the way to go.

 

[Amestafuu (Emeritus)]

Coli STILL falling for this dude hobby hop n quit routine??



Dude has a whole other thread he got people to help him learn to make beats just to say it's hard and move on to drawing.

@Double Burger With Cheese coached this man to perfection and he refused to deliver one beat.