How do I record drum tracks/loops without a drum kit?

Question

I am recording demos for labels etc and I dont have a drum kit, but I need a drum track, and loops. how can I get some alright sounding loops, that I can make myself? I tried Monkey Drum Machine, and when I exported the file to Midi, it was corrupt. Thanks

Answer 1

Go to wikipedia and look up the Linn LM1 drum machine. At the botton are links for the wave files which you can put into any simple music sequencer that takes wave files, and create pro-quality drum tracks.

The LM1 was the machine used by every professional in the 1980s, like Prince, Genesis, Human League..etc etc. Sounds great.

Answer 2

If you're unsure, it would probably help to allow a drummer or programmer to make the drum tracks for you. Recording or making drum loops is a deceptively difficult task when you're first trying.

Answer 3

Hotstepper Drum Sequencer is a freeware shareware that can play audio in a programmed sequence using its audio file library of real recorded drum tracks.

Answer 4

Most definatley. Basically, all there is to learning how to play the drums is muscle memory. If you know how a drumset is set up, make one with pots and pans. May sound stupid but it will really help with playing more than one instrument at a time.