Free Country & Folk Drum Beats for Download!
Once in a while a new compositional tool comes along and changes everything... MIDI beats, patterns, phrases, and loops are a revolution in music creation and we’re very excited about what’s to come...
Here's a bunch of free MIDI Phrases (four-bar rhythmic patterns for both Full Kit and Individual Percussive Instruments) for you to download and experiment with. Each MIDI Phrase download has an mp3 demo next to it.
The mp3 demo is provided so that you can hear how the midi phrase sounds with a good drum kit. Each MIDI Phrase is four-bars long.
NOTE: To download the free midi phrase click on the 'Free Midi Loop' links below. To hear how it sounds with a good drum kit click on the Mp3 Demo link next to it.
IMPORTANT: The piano sound in the mp3 files is not included in the actual midi phrases. It is only played in the mp3 demo to show where the bar stops are.
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There are over 72,000 four-bar MIDI loops in this library and they sound as good as [or better than] the demos. We're very excited about this new age in Midi Pattern Programming and give this Series a 5-star gold rating.
| Drum Kit Phrases - Common Time SignaturesCountry & Folk Style - Library Collection! |
| If you like the demos, then why not get the whole library? That's over 72,000 phrases for one low price! |
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Four-Bar MIDI loops in this library:
66,124 Full Kit Loops, 850 Kick Loops, 443 Clap Loops, 677 Tom Loops, 804 HiHat Loops, 1,022 Snare Loops, 454 SideStick Loops, 69 Bongo Loops, 477 Conga Loops, 249 Cabasa Loops, 340 Maraca Loops, 6 Guiro Loops, 6 Clave Loops, 11 Cuica Loops, 10 Castanet Loops, 71 Shaker Loops, 700 Ride Loops, 534 Tambourine Loops, 110 Cowbell Loops, 38 Triangle Loops, 95 WoodBlock Loops, 93 Timbale Loops
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(you can always remove it from your cart)
 This is a VERY SPECIAL limited-time offer on downloads. 
You get over 72,000 COUNTRY & FOLK phrases for only $34.95!
Sale ends at midnight 9/7/2010.
(Download contains exactly the same loops as the CD except
you can start using them immediately!)
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME!
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME!
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Organization / Folder Structure
1. ROOT:
The first folder is the ROOT folder. This folder contains all of the MIDI Phrases. It is named "Prosonic Phrases 3.0" and is selected (highlighted blue).
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2. STYLE:
The ROOT folder contains the STYLE folders. The Blues & Rock-n-Roll folder is selected.
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3. TIME SIGNATURE & FEEL:
Each STYLE folder contains the TIME SIGNATURE & FEEL folders. In the Common Time Signatures library there are 6 time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8, 9/8, and 12/8. In the Complex Time Signatures library there are 7 time signatures: 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 5/8, 7/8, 10/8, and 11/8. There are 6 possible feelings: [Normal Straight], [Normal Medium-Swing], [Normal Hard-Swing], [Double-Time Medium-Swing], [Double-Time Hard-Swing].
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4. THEME:
Inside the TIME SIGNATURE & FEEL folders are the THEME folders. The MIDI Phrases are grouped into "themes". Each THEME has a particular groove to it and there are lots of variations within each THEME.
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5. THEME CONTENTS:
Inside the THEME folders are the SYNCOPATION folder and the midi files. The SYNCOPATION folder contains all the theme phrases in a heavily syncopated format. The syncopation folder is only in 4/4 and if you're looking for something a little different check here. [I personally find this folder to be the most interesting... it's amazing how many lyrical sequences can come out of asymmetrical patterns.]
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6. THE MIDI FILES:
Inside each THEME folder are the actual midi files. The first number in the file name is the variation group. In this case there are 8 variations in variation group zero "0". The second number is the number of notes in the file. So the selected file has 46 notes in it. Next come the names of the instruments contained inside the pattern. So the selected pattern has KICKS and HI-HATS playing in it. The last number is just a unique index and has no significance.
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7. FILES CONTINUED:
As you go down the list the patterns continue to "build up". There are more instruments added (and therefore more notes) so the textures get thicker. I've scrolled down a little here, notice the file I have selected, it has 99 notes played by 8 instruments: Kick, Ride, Toms, Snare, Hand Claps, Congas, Side-Stick, and Bongos.
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8. SINGLE INSTRUMENTS:
Inside the ROOT folder is the Singles folder. (It has a "z_" in front to make it go to the bottom of the list.) The Singles folder contains all the single instrument patterns. Notice, in this example I've selected the 6th Hi-Hats file. The first number in the file is the note count. The last number is a unique index.
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| INSTRUMENT ABBREVIATIONS:
Here are the abbreviations for each instrument. They're simple, but I'm putting them here in case you're interested.
Sticks=STIX | Kicks=KICK | Clap=CLAP
Toms=TOM | HiHats=HAT | Snares=SNAR
SideStick=SSTK | Bongos=BONG | Congas=CONG
Cabasa=CABA | Maracas=MARA | Guiro=GIRO
Claves=CLAV | Cuica=CICA | Castanets=CAST
Shaker=SHAK | Rides=RIDE | Cymbals=CYMB
Tambourine=TAMB | Cowbell=COWB | Triangles=TRIA
WoodBlocks=WOOD | Timbale=TIMB | Agogo=AGOG |
MIDI Phrase Frequently Asked Questions
What is a MIDI File?
While the word "MIDI" is used to describe a few different things. A "MIDI file" can be thought of as "Sheet Music in Digital". (Sheet music that computers can read and play.)
Why use MIDI loops instead of audio loops?
MIDI is a superior method of music composition for a number of reasons.
If you've ever used audio loops to write music you know how frustrating it can be to get them to fit just right in your song. You might find a great drum loop but how can you develop it while keeping the same drum sounds? You can only make variations on the timbre of the sound itself and that's it.
With MIDI Phrases you have total control over every aspect of each note. Need to bring the hi-hats up in the mix? Easy! Need to change that note and make it sweeter? Just move it where you want it! Don't like a note... delete it!
You can also use a MIDI Phrase on any instrument. So you can use a drum Phrase on any instrument (flute or violin for example) and come up with very unique and creative musical ideas!
You can even change the tempo of a MIDI loop and the sound of the drums will be exactly as you sampled it.
What is a "MIDI PHRASE"?
We use the term "MIDI PHRASE" to mean: a four-bar musical pattern (in MIDI) that is crafted to loop perfectly.
What is a "MIDI PATTERN"?
We use the term "MIDI PATTERN" to mean: a one-bar musical pattern (in MIDI) that is crafted to loop perfectly.
Are there any other differences between the
"MIDI PHRASES" and a "MIDI PATTERNS"?
The new Phrases are awsome! Way better than the patterns! This is a MASSIVE upgrade that is going to take a little time to correctly document here. (coming soon though!)
What software can I use MIDI Phrases in?
Every MIDI Phrase is mapped to the General MIDI Standard and is compatible with, and can be loaded into, any Genearl MIDI compatible software or hardware device (ie: your favorite sequencer).
Loading them into Propellerhead's Reason™ and Twelve Tone's Sonar™ has been especially rewarding. They are perfect for Cakewalk Project5, Battery 3, Cubase, Garageband, Pro Tools, Motif ES, Fruity Loops, EZdrummer, DFH, Sony's ACID® Pro, Ableton Live, and many more!
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