How to Chop Drum Breaks for Beginners
Added 2024-08-28 16:15:58 +0000 UTCIn case anyone missed it, here is a little refresher on the basics of break chopping. There are actually loads of different ways you can prepare and slice your breaks before you even get into the programming or processing.
I've covered a lot of these techniques in various video's but it's nice to have them all in one place for everyone to see. ✌️
Individual Slice Techniques
(1) Equal Slices
Slice the break at even intervals to include all the hits (16th slices in this case)
(2) Manual Slice Hits
Manually slice by setting markers at all the transient for the hits.
(3) Equal Slices with tight kicks & snares
Use equal slices for all the hits but move the markers for the kicks and snares to be tight to the hits.
Long Slice Techniques
(1) Equal Long Slices
Evenly slice the break into larger sections like 1/4 notes. The break must be pitched or time stretched to your BPM. You can also let the break slices run through one & another to the end of the whole sample.
(2) Custom Long Slices
This is the classic Photek technique where you chose you slice points. The break must also be pitched or time stretched to your BPM. Often the Kick, Snare & Shuffle.
