This cutting-edge book/CD set introduces acoustic and electronic drummers to the art of performing and creating loop-based music styles. It covers the history and basics of a variety of techno styles including Jungle/Drum'n'Bass, Hip-Hop, Electronica, Trip-Hop, 2-Step, Acid Jazz and Ambient, and is illustrated with sound files as well as notated examples of beats and grooves. The book also includes interviews with prominent techno drummers and provides information about creating breakbeats, using music software to transcribe drum grooves, acoustic drum triggering, usingMIDI, and the author's DJ Drummer concept. In addition, the enhanced CD includes a demo version of Sonic Foundry's ACID.

Artist
Composer
Publisher	Hal Leonard
Series
Pages	100(07)
Language
Instrument
Category	Reference
SubCategory1	Audio Technology
SubCategory2
Medium	Softcover/CD
ISBN13	9780634017896
ISBN13	0634017896
Dimensions	304x228