There is a grid layout of 9 sample pads - a mixture of percussion sounds and instrumental loops. Some pads are set so that the sample always decays naturally, while others gate the sound immediately on release. An edit panel is available to change this behaviour, or to allow free volume and pan on any sample pad. Pupils can listen to an audio explanation of how to build a beat from scratch, adding additional sounds in new layers. They then freely record their own extended electro textures to a metronome beat at 126 BPM. They can mute the different layers in and out if they wish as the recording plays back.
Curriculum area: Performing, Composing
Main focus: Making up a beat from scratch at 126 BPM, recording it in layers, by freely triggering up to 9 different samples
Possible Learning Outcomes: Ability to record own free electro drum patterns to a 126 BPM metronome click
Resource type: This is a Beat Completer resource.
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