Ask Video Ableton Live FastTrack 303 The Art of Drum Programming

Like everything in music, drum programming is an art. Join Ableton Live Certified Trainer DJ Kiva in this FastTrack™ course, and learn the secret skills and techniques required for laying down fantastic sounding beats… fast!

For most styles of music, drums are the foundation upon which all other instruments rest. For this reason, having excellent drum programming chops is an essential skill to have for every producers. Watching this course by the amazing DJ Kiva will give you the knowledge and the inspiration you need to create your own unique drum patterns.



Kiva starts by explaining how to create a basic drum pattern in Ableton Live. You learn how to load kits, how to draw beats with the mouse and how to spice them up with drum fills. Next, it’s time for some finger drumming fun. There’s no better way to get your beat ideas down than to play them by hand, and Kiva shows you plenty of useful tips to help you record great sounding beats, every time! You will also learn important techniques for programming dynamic and exciting drum parts, how to add percussion, sound effects, and a lot more!

If you’re looking to learn how to program drums, or if you want to improve your drum programming skills, look no further! Watch this course by producer and multi-instrumentalist DJ Kiva, and propel your beats to the next level.