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Originally Posted by chris carter  I agree with everything except 3. layering and 1. groove.
The layering thing, yeah it's a good skill and can really help take a record up a notch. But I know plenty of guys that KILL records that don't layer anything. So I don't know if I would say that separates ameteurs from pros.
The groove thing. Yeah groove is mandatory, but I don't think you can still get there with everything quantized. And I don't think playing it out, instead of programming it, is really required either. Sure, it's an important skill to have, and for a lot of records an absolute requirement. But at the same time I think 100% quantized records are very often exactly what's called for and is common. That said, the underlying principle of a good groove, of course! |
As a general observation i agree with Story but also accept and i think Matt would these points!
I programmed alll the drums in my sig track - didn#t play out any of it. It has more groove than 99% of the joints i hear so hey agreed. That being said the average programmer is not as competent as i am..I dont mean this to sound arrogant but it's the one the skill i have been doing practically for a very long time. So yes in general i Agree with Story that most guys who are wondering why they cant acheive it should try free form midi or audio recording yet agree it is not finite.
Same applies for your other point.
Good stuff.