How To Program Realistic MIDI Drums | Make Pop Music

Everyone uses drum samples, right? However, many people don't get the maximum potential out of programming their drums! Watch this video to see how to transform MIDI drums from the stale and lifeless programmed sound you may be used to, into something dynamic, natural, and impactful! Check out all of our samples, presets, MIDI packs, courses, and more! ——— Listen to some of my work! DAW / Program I Use: ​​​​​​ ——— Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content on all things pop music! Join Our Facebook Community - Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: Follow Austin: ​​ Make Pop Music is the #1 resource for independent pop producers, writers, and artists. Thank you for being a subscriber! My Gear: DAW: Cubase 11 Pro Desk: AZ Studio Workstations Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6 Interface: UAD Apollo Twin USB MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61 Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800 Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59 Camera: Panasonic G7 Lens: Rokinon 12mm f2 Camera Lights: Neewer LED Light Panels Timestamps: Preview 0:00 Intro 0:28 Picking A Library That Works 1:22 Automating Velocities 3:43 Shifting Quantization 8:41 Programming Like A Drummer 12:18 Bad Programming vs. Good Programming 15:42 Layering Samples 17:12 Outro 19:08