Break-building recipes

36:25Paul explains his beat-building process. “With DnB drums I like character. I often start with folders of old loops and breaks, then I’ll find individual hits that work with a break. My library is well organised and categorised, because I dump sample packs into my labelled folders. For kicks and snares, I have ‘good’ folders, with all the sounds that work well and I know are solid. I also use Addictive Drums and Superior Drummer for cool rides and fills – some days, I’ll sit and only make drum loops for use later. Then there’s distortion and processing…”