Even though patterns are a bar long, you can mute it for just a beat or two. The idea is to silence the song/instruments for a period of time. You will see this in the automation track sometimes. Here is an example (immediately heard in the intro). It will also usually be sustained for a long time, just like above. Some sounds stay on one single note for a long time. You'll probably only see this on percussive elements. If you see (x2), it implies how many times a sound gets played per bar or pattern, so x2 = 2 times, x3 = 3 times. This is commonly found in house music and is the hihat between the kick and clap. I also come up with my own naming schemes for other sounds so I will explain in more detail here. If you are unfamiliar with production terminology a lot of the names may be confusing. The project files are created for and newer versions of Ableton 9.7, FL Studio 12.5, Reaper 5.9, LMMS 1.3.0 and Logic Pro X (Version 10.6.1). Switch up sections or add different parts if you so please! The templates it generates are creative prompts, so feel free to do your own thing with them. Remember, Jukeblocks is meant for boosting your productivity and creativity. Certain plugins will also randomize which preset gets added to the project. The Random Synths option adds plugins to your project file (selected from the account page). The Default Samples option uses the default drum samples that come with your DAW. The Template Notes option adds notes into each pattern to speed up work flow. The Marker option adds timestamps/locators to your project file.

When you download a project file there are a couple options to use if you are subscribed. If you see Pattern 1 on the Bass track and Pattern 1 on the Lead track, they aren't the same midi pattern (but could be if you want them to).

Patterns are usually independent per track. If you see a block that's a darker color (or has a different number in the project file), it's because it's a different pattern, usually a variation of Pattern 1.įor instance, Pattern 2 for the bassline could have a couple different notes from Pattern 1. Sometimes you'll see two or more blocks merged together, because the pattern lasts longer than 1 bar. When a block is filled in, that means there's a pattern there, like a drum loop or bassline. It is a creative launch pad for you to start making music with.Įach block/cell in the grid represents a bar. It does not (currently) generate melody/chords, but is intended for you to fill in with your own sounds and ideas. Jukeblocks is a song structure generator, that generates the tracks, song sections and composition/arrangement of a song.

Fl studio pattern blocks