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Generate MIDI groove pattern


Use this simple tool to construct a midi bar containing 4 bars of the rhythm pattern you select. The resulting midi files should be easy to turn into a groove pattern template in typical DAWs like Logic or whatever you're using.

Once you've created such a groove pattern, simply make sure everything in your song is quantized to this pattern. But don't mix! If you use one of these patterns, all your instruments must follow that same pattern.

Name / descriptionRatiosConstruction / actual pattern
West African triplets I3:3:4MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
West African triplets II4:3:3MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
Chad/Sudan baggara4:2:3:3MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
Basic Samba4:4:4:5MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
Cumbia I5:3:4MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
Cumbia II4:2:3MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
India shuffle3:2MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker
Marara Kelly, Sonho BB6:5:5:7:4:5MIDISamplitudeStudio OneTracker

How To Use

Samplitude

Place the files in C:\ProgramData\MAGIX\Samplitude Pro X8 Suite x-preset\Grooves

Studio One

Place the files in Presets/User Presets/Quantize Settings, and if they don't show up, use the "Re-Index-Presets" button at the bottom of the home page.

See also this page which shows how such non-western world rhythms can be analyzed.


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