
This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. You can map pads to a controller and trigger them manually instead of drawing notes in the Note Editor. So, Drum Rack essentially allows us to map samples onto every note of the keyboard.įurthermore, the Pad View excels as a performance interface. Also, there are 128 MIDI notes on a full MIDI keyboard. You can also use your computer keyboards up and down arrow keys. Dragging the view selector up or down gives you access to groups of 16 pads.

They represent the 128 available MIDI notes. You’ll also notice a smaller grid of squares to the left of the pads. For example, if you drag and drop a kick drum sample onto the C1 pad, that MIDI note will playback the sample. Playing the MIDI note assigned to the pad will trigger the loaded sample. You can drop drum samples, instruments, and effects onto to them when creating your drum kit (i.e., a collection of drum sounds). They offer an easy way to map and manipulate samples and devices. Unique to Drum Rack is a large grid of 16 empty pads. The Title Bar also features the same “Hot-Swap” and “Save” controls as all other Live devices.īasics aside, Drum Racks have a slightly different layout and some special features optimized for creating drum kits. These buttons show and hide the Macro Controls, Chain List, and Devices. It features the same “Show/Hide” controls along the left-hand side of the device. If your familiar with these devices then the Drum Rack faceplate shouldn’t feel much different. Live offers four different Racks: Audio Effect Racks, Instrument Racks, MIDI Effect Racks, and Drum Racks.

It also provides some simple tips and workflow hacks which even seasoned Drum Rack users may find helpful. This guide introduces the mighty Drum Rack and gives a basic overview of the device. However, its bigger sibling Drum Rack is the one I find myself reaching for most often.ĭrum Rack offers a powerful solution to drum programming and MIDI sequencing. I admire Impulse for its ease of use and flexibility. Ableton Live comes equipped with two different drum instruments: Impulse and Drum Rack.
