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This sample is more complete than most, with an intro and outro, because I put it together for my answering machine. The basic rhythm features a ride pattern split over 3 sources, played in an even time, so that the ride pattern takes three bars to resolve. This is one of my favorite things to do to add life to a straight-time groove because the cymbal pulse comes at odd-feeling times, e.g. 1, and of 2, 4, and of 1, 3, and of 4, etc.

The snare is totally straight, 2 and 4 with no ghosting.

The kick is somewhat interesting but not so much that I’m going to write anything about it.

Patronize these links, man:

• Virtual Drummer loop
• MIDI
• MP3