Loop Layers: Some volumes feature Loop Layers (ie LL.kick, LL.snare) in each Song Set. Other Loops: There are also other loops, mainly standalone fills that can be used anywhere, that aren't associated directly with a song section type (fill1, fill2, etc.) It's this feature that allows you to create a realistic drum track quickly. These loops include extensions that signify that they also include a variation (vs.alt) or fill (vs.fill) or other element: vs.crash (crash cymbal) or vs.rim (verse beat with a rim shot not a snare). Section Loop: Our patented, hierarchical naming system is based on the main types of song sections in popular music: Verse, Chorus, Intro, Bridge and sometimes Outro, etc.
If you need a drum beat to write to, or start with, begin with these loops. These are the main or core drum beats in the Song Set. Their file names start with an exclamation point so when sorted alphabetically, they are at the very top. Master Loops: At the very top of each Song Set folder there are several !Master Loops. Song Sets: Each of our drum loop volumes feature anywhere from 10-30 Songs Sets (drum loops that 'go together') organized into individual beats-per-minute folders. If you are new to Drums On Demand drum loops, here is a quick glossary to get you started with how we name and organize our volumes.
