Developing rhythmic accuracy takes time, but when students record keyboard parts into a sequencer as MIDI data, the parts can be quantized to play back with 100 percent rhythmic accuracy.

Try these tips and techniques for creating more convincing programmed rhythm parts in a sequencer.

Using REX files is a great way to add prerecorded beats to almost any project. One advantage of REX files, which are available from many sound developers, is that you can change tempos without compromising audio quality.

Using BeatBlocs drum loops is a great way to create impressive drum tracks quickly. It saves time because you don't have to program everything from scratch.

Using BeatBlocs REX files is a great way to add beats to almost any project. One advantage of REX files, which are available from many sound developers, is that you can change tempos without compromising audio quality.

One of the most important editing functions in digital music production is quantization, which lets you clean up sloppy rhythms in several different ways.

BeatBlocs beats are supplied as REX and also Apple Loops files which include special features, such as meta-tags, transient markers, and embedded MIDI data.

You don't have to do hip-hop, rap, or dance music to have the need to program beats—even singer/songwriters want something better than a metronome to play against.

I think most people who make anything funk, breakbeat drum & bass, or hip-hop would agree that 'Swing' is crucial to the effectiveness of a beat.

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