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Drum Patterns Explained: 15 Step by Radiohead (Patreon)

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2023-05-05 16:14:47

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Hello everyone! The newest Drum Patterns Explained episode is about "15 Step" - one of the most interesting and unique drum patterns we've come across yet. We received many requests for Radiohead songs - but even if Radiohead is not your cup of tea, this video will show you how to break away from the 4/4 time signature and it contains lots of little tips and tricks on how to sculpt a beat.

We took this as an opportunity to revisit our transcription of 15 Step and create a clearer, more accessible version of it. We adapted it to the 909 sound set and its accent levels, which translates very well to any other machine with adjustable velocity levels (like most Elektron boxes for example).

Hope you like it, read you in the YouTube comments :)

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Analyzing RADIOHEAD 15 STEP | One of the WEIRDEST drum patterns ever | Drum Patterns Explained

► Support us: https://www.patreon.com/captainpikant/ In this video we analyze the drum patterns of Radiohead's 15 Step, rebuilding the unique beat in 5/4 time signature from scratch with 909 sounds. Featured drum patterns (transcriptions available on Patreon): Radiohead - 15 Step Gear used: Synthstrom Audible Deluge Polyend Play D16 Group Drumazon Dübreq Stylophone Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol M32 ► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/captainpikant/ #radiohead #909 #electronicmusic #beats #drummachine #synthesizer #synthstromdeluge #deluge #polyendplay #tutorial 0:00 Introduction 3:22 Pattern 1 (Intro) 5:45 Pattern 2 (Transition) 8:40 Pattern 3 (Main Rhythm) 11:18 Pattern 3 (Variations) 15:05 Pattern 4 (Transition) 16:05 End Jam Produced by Jean-Claude Dirckx and Sophie Hoppstädter