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ABOUT CHAPTER 13
In the previous chapter, we've set up the sequencer so that we can create a basic Reggae Riddim. 10 Channels have been assigned to 10 standard instruments.
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Regardless as to whether you program or play the music, it will allways be a manner of creativety and inspiration as well as a couple of talents. But you probably know that allready, when you came this far.

MAKING DUB WITH COMPUTERS - CHAPTER 14: MIDI (5) - PREPARING THE RIDDIM CREATION

In the first parts of this tutorial, we have been playing in the sequencer allready. We've been dealing with the different rhythms of the drums et cetera. So it can be assumed, that you have some basic knowledge allready about your sequencer.

Your sequencer can most likely play loops. You select a start and an end point, and the sequencer will play the midi data in these measures. Let's make our sequencer play a two measure loop.

The sequencer will be able to record the notes that you play through an external keyboard, and it will have a "Piano Roll" from where you can easily program midi data as well. Most people will find, that a combination of programming and playing is the best.

There are also those who think that programming is not "political correct". This is nonsens. A lot of music is programmed. Programming a good riddim is just as much a form of art as playing it.

In this tutorial, we will not make much differentiation between programming and playing. As we go through the next chapters, you will find that the tips can be applied either way.

It's time to start creating the riddim.

The first thing we have to do, is filling the two measures which we have assigned our sequencer to loop. We must create a basic drum rhythm, a bassline and the chords in the riddim section.

Let's do it!

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This tutorial is in an unfinished stage, but it does contain the basics to get yourself equipped to use just about any DAW or even hardware studio in order to make DUB from Reggae Music in the authentic and original way. When you have a question or comment you'd like to see addressed, feel free to use the Dubroom Contact pages or post your words publicly on our Forum. Click here to read about the latest updates to this tutorial.

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