Bandlab: Creating hi-hat patterns and loops
BandlabDemo summary
The demonstration shows how to duplicate a track, clear the MIDI data, and draw in hi-hat notes and rolls while using the loop region tool.
Step-by-step
- Turn off the metronome
- Duplicate the existing sampler track
- Select the cursor button and click on the track
- Press Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) and hit delete to clear existing MIDI data
- Place a hi-hat note every two beats
- Click the red loop region button at the top to loop the specific section
- Add additional notes in close proximity to create rolls
Options
- Use Command+A on Mac instead of Ctrl+A
Watch out for
- You must click the cursor button and select the track before the select-all shortcut will work
Tips
- Place hi-hats every two beats for a standard beginner pattern
- Use the loop region tool to prevent BandLab from playing past your current pattern
Highlights
“this is what it would sound like with a normal high hat so pretty simple”
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