Drum Machines 101: Part 1

Thu, Oct 3 2024
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Central Library, Info Commons Lab

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The layout of a drum machine will no longer be a mystery after finishing this in-depth workshop. Get a full explanation of the different types of drum machines and their legacy within music history. With this information learn how to create quality drum kits from individual samples. Finally, embrace your creative spirit with a dive into applying effects to your kits for a truly unique sound.

You will learn:

  • The layout of and differences among drum machines
  • How to arrange sounds from different drum machines into a drum program
  • How to use effects to create unique sounds

Drum Machines 101, Part 2: Thursday, October 10

Frankie Guerrero has over a decade's worth of experience as a freelance audio engineer and taught himself a large part of his knowledge of audio equipment. Frankie is a guitar player and teaches lessons. His expertise is within the field of synthesizers, mixing, and mastering. After studying the history of experimental and electronic music along with electrical engineering in school, he devoted himself to the field of musical artistry. Frankie now wants to share his accumulated knowledge with anyone who has the passion to play or create music.

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Add to My Calendar 10/03/2024 06:00 pm 10/03/2024 07:30 pm America/New_York Drum Machines 101: Part 1 <p>The layout of a drum machine will no longer be a mystery after finishing this in-depth workshop. Get a full explanation of the different types of drum machines and their legacy within music history. With this information learn how to create quality drum kits from individual samples. Finally, embrace your creative spirit with a dive into applying effects to your kits for a truly unique sound.</p><p>You will learn:</p><ul><li>The layout of and differences among drum machines</li><li>How to arrange sounds from different drum machines into a drum program</li><li>How to use effects to create unique sounds</li></ul><p><strong>Drum Machines 101, Part 2</strong>: <a href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/drum-machines-101-part-2-central-library-info-20241010-0600pm">Thursday, October 10</a></p><p><a href="https://frankieguerrero.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><em><strong>Frankie Guerrero</strong></em></a><em> has over a decade's worth of experience as a freelance audio engineer and taught himself a large part of his knowledge of audio equipment. Frankie is a guitar player and teaches lessons. His expertise is within the field of synthesizers, mixing, and mastering. After studying… Brooklyn Public Library - Central Library, Info Commons Lab MM/DD/YYYY 60