jcelerier/drum-patterns

A collection of drum patterns in a simple format

Drum patterns

A collection of drum patterns. Imported from various sources:

• https://github.com/lvm/tidal-drum-patterns

• https://github.com/GiantSteps/drum-pattern-datasets

• https://github.com/montoyamoraga/drum-machine-patterns

• https://github.com/billautomata/tb03-tools

• https://github.com/stephenhandley/DrumMachinePatterns/

Pattern syntax

[0-9A-Z]{2} [-xf012]+

Example

38 --x-
36 x---

Pattern semantics

First column:

• If it's a number it's a MIDI note, following the MIDI mapping of a Roland drum machine (like https://github.com/montoyamoraga/drum-machine-patterns#conventions-for-this-project)
• Or the General Midi mapping otherwise
• Otherwise:
  • AC: accent
  • SL: slide

Second column:

• Drums:

  • x: a hit
  • f: a flam stroke
  • -: a rest

• Bass synthesizers:

  • 0 / -: rest / no note
  • 1: note
  • 2: legato / tie (continue previous note)