If your programmed drums sound robotic, you're probably making these 5 common drum programming mistakes guitarists make. In this video I show how to fix them quickly using MODO Drum so your MIDI drums sound realistic and punchy.
Most guitarists can write riffs… but when it comes to programming drums things start to sound fake, stiff, or impossible for a real drummer to play.
In this video I break down 5 common drum programming mistakes guitarists make and show simple fixes so your tracks instantly sound more realistic.
You'll learn how to:
Fix robotic drum velocities
Avoid physically impossible drum parts
Add ghost notes and dynamics
Stop over-quantizing your grooves
Program drums that actually support your guitar riffs
I demonstrate everything using MODO Drum, but these tips work in any DAW or MIDI drum plugin.
If you record guitar at home, this will make your demos and productions sound way more professional.
🎸 Chapters
0:00 Why Guitarists Program Drums Wrong
0:35 Mistake #1
2:00 Mistake #2
3:25 Mistake #3
5:10 Mistake #4
6:15 Mistake #5
7:22 Final Groove Comparison
9:15 Conclusion
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