Cubase 15: Creating drum patterns in the Pattern Editor

Cubase 15 Try it →Watch full video →Reid Stefan · Apr 2026

Demo summary

The creator demonstrates building a drum loop by selecting a kit from the library and clicking notes into the Cubase 15 Pattern Editor.

Step-by-step

Add a drum track as a pattern event
Go to Loops and Samples and select a drum kit from the Steinberg factory library
Double-click the channel to open the Pattern Editor
Click in the grid to add notes for kicks, claps, and hats
Adjust the number of steps from 16 to 32 if a longer pattern is needed
Click an existing note to delete it
Adjust the velocity sliders for specific notes to create variation
Rename the channel and assign a drum icon

Options

Select entire drum kits or sift through individual one-shots
Edit the kit further before or after entering the Pattern Editor

Tips

Use the Laidback House Pack or Laser Beams for dance tracks
Turn down the velocity on snares for a more subtle percussive effect
Add velocity variation to high hats to improve the feel of the loop

Highlights

“the easiest way to get to your kits is to go to loops and samples and pick one of the drum kits”

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