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Quick Start

Generate your first drum pattern in under 2 minutes.

Step 1: Load Drummer-1

In your DAW, create a new instrument track and load Drummer-1 as a plugin:

  • • Ableton Live: Drag from Plugins → VST3 or AU
  • • Logic Pro: Instrument slot → AU Instruments → Drummer-1
  • • FL Studio: Channel rack → Add → More plugins → Drummer-1

Step 2: Choose a Style Pack

Each Style Pack contains curated samples and pattern logic designed for that genre:

Bodega Vol 1

Lo-Fi Hip Hop. Dusty, vinyl-infused drums with head-nodding grooves.

Bando Bands Vol 1

Trap. Hard-hitting 808s, rolling hi-hats, and modern bounce.

Electro Vol 1

Electronic. Punchy electronic drums for dance and club tracks.

UK Rave Vol 1

UK Garage / 2-Step. Classic garage breaks with skippy, syncopated rhythms.

Select a pack from the dropdown menu at the top of the interface.

Step 3: Generate a Pattern

  1. 1

    Click the Generate button to create a new pattern. Right-click (or Ctrl+click) Generate for options to regenerate only patterns or only samples.

  2. 2

    Press Play to hear your pattern, or let it sync to your DAW's transport.

  3. 3

    Don't like it? Click Generate again. Each click creates a unique variation.

Step 4: Refine Your Pattern

Use the creative controls to shape the pattern to your needs:

Lock tracks

Click the lock icon on any track to preserve it while regenerating others.

Adjust dynamics

Use the velocity slider to control how hard or soft hits land.

Add groove

Apply swing or shuffle templates to humanize the feel.

Step 5: Use Your Pattern

Once you're happy with your pattern, you have several options:

Play live

Use Drummer-1 as a live instrument synced to your DAW.

Drag to timeline

Drag the pattern directly onto your DAW's MIDI track.

Export MIDI

Export as a MIDI file to use with any drum plugin or sampler.

Pro Tips

  • Use keyboard shortcuts: Space to play/stop, G to generate.
  • Lock tracks you like, then regenerate to find complementary parts.
  • Try different groove templates—they completely change the feel.

Next: Interface Guide

Learn every control, button, and feature in the UI.

Continue to Interface Guide