My ways to "humanize" beats, melodies. Share yours

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AksL
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My ways to "humanize" beats, melodies. Share yours

Post by AksL » Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:11 am

Probability
Randomize Velocity
Randomize Probability
Add a Groove

Share yours! I'd love to know if I'm missing something. :)

jestermgee
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Re: My ways to "humanize" beats, melodies. Share yours

Post by jestermgee » Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:40 am

Actually play it and record it.

I find that I am able to humanize music by simple fact I am one.

AksL
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Re: My ways to "humanize" beats, melodies. Share yours

Post by AksL » Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:49 pm

jestermgee wrote:
Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:40 am
Actually play it and record it.

I find that I am able to humanize music by simple fact I am one.
Ah, that's understable, it's the best way. I'm still sharpening up my reflexes to play chords, melodies, etc. so in the meanwhile I was looking for a list that could help people in the same shoes as me.

The Rabbits
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Re: My ways to "humanize" beats, melodies. Share yours

Post by The Rabbits » Sun Aug 08, 2021 2:12 am

LFO on the velocity. Use the downward saw at 1 bar rate so the first hit in a bar gets a little boost.

A second one on hats at double the speed gives a more rhythmic feel.

Be gentle, just a few percent is enough.

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