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Open Mic: Tell Us About Your Rhythm Track Techniques


The rhythm track gives life to a song, and hours and days can vanish trying to tweak them just right. There are a bunch of ways to produce rhythm tracks. What is your favorite?


What sound sources do you use? Do you mic real drums, use an electric kit, use loops, create MIDI sequences, use VSTis, use drum replacement techniques?

Do you use any special software when creating or tweaking your rhythm track? Do you have any hints or secret recipes for tweaking your rhythm tracks just the way you like them?

What is the most unusual way you have created a rhythm track? Beatboxing? Hitting a desk with a book? Wacky microphone choices or placement?

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