The Secret Techniques Behind Programming Action Percussion (Part 2)
Percussion Programming Part 2
In Part 1 I covered creating small sounds and loops. In this part I discuss the basics on picking drums, arranging the parts and keeping the MIDI clean and tight while still lively.
Part 3 will cover mixing tip to get the explosive percussion parts you hear.
The "Time Is On My Side" Array of Time Stamps
0:00 - Opening
0:45 - Frequency masking
1:13 - Instrument Selection
1:52 - Programming
3:40 - MIDI Cleanup
5:52 - Track Delay Revisited
8:52 - Wrapping up Part 2
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Title Music mixed by: Eva Reistad
Underscore from Bustin’ Down The Door (2008)
Film Music, Film Music Tips, Film Scoring, Percussion programming, Percussion Mixing Tips, Cinematic Percussion, Epic Percussion, Action Percussion.
Software: Cubase Pro 12
Sample Libraries: Spitfire Symphonic Strings, Cinematic Strings, Cinesamples CineBrass, Orchestral Tools Holkenberg Brass, Cinesamples CinePerc, Orchestral Tools Holkenberg Percussion, EZ Drummer 3 Bob Rock Kit, Heavyocity Damage 2
Plugins Used: Liquid Sonics Seventh Heaven, UAD LA-2 and 1176, kHz Transient Shaper, FabFilter Pro-Q 3, Soundtoys PanMan
Mic: Audio-Technica AT4050
Interface: MOTU 828es
Graphics: Motion Array, Four Editors