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Percussive Sound Design in Xfer Serum
Learn percussive sound design in Serum.
About Course
Percussive Sound Design in Xfer Serum is a specialized course for producers and sound designers aiming to craft authentic drum and percussion sounds using Xfer Serum. Led by Proper Villains, the course delves into the synthesis of classic drum machine elements like 808 and 909 kicks, snares, claps, cymbals, and more.
Throughout the course, students will explore techniques to emulate iconic percussive sounds, including the 808 cowbell, clave, triangle, and whistle. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, guiding learners through post-processing methods such as layering synthesized drums with live samples and applying effects to create movement and tension.
By engaging with structured lessons and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the skills necessary to design a comprehensive percussive toolkit within Serum, enhancing their versatility in music production.
Course Content
- Course Introduction
- 808 Kick Drum
- 808 Bass Boom
- 808 Tom
- 808/909 Snare
- EDM Snare
- 808 Rimshot
- 808 Clap
- 808 Maraca
- 808 Hi-Hat
- 808 Cymbal
- 909 Crash Cymbal
- 808 Cowbell
- 808 Clave
- Triangle
- Whistle
- Creating Inconsistencies to Emulate Analogue Drum Machines
- Creating Movement
- Drum Layering
- Post Processing
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