Learn how to slice, sequence and rearrange Amen breaks to create authentic Jungle drum patterns and rolling Drum and Bass grooves.
This is Part 2 of Stranjah's excellent three-part Jungle production series.
If you haven't already watched Part 1, I would strongly recommend starting there first, as it covers the foundations of Jungle drum programming and breakbeat processing.
In this tutorial, Stranjah focuses on one of the most important skills in Jungle production: chopping and sequencing the Amen Break.
Rather than simply dragging a breakbeat into a project, you'll learn how to slice individual drum hits, rearrange them into new patterns and create the rolling rhythms that define classic Jungle music.
Although the tutorial is demonstrated in Ableton Live, the techniques can easily be applied to FL Studio, Logic Pro, Cubase, Studio One and other DAWs.
What You'll Learn
- How to slice the Amen Break
- Sequencing Jungle drum patterns
- Creating rolling breakbeat grooves
- Using Ableton's slicing tools
- Rearranging breakbeats creatively
- Programming authentic Jungle rhythms
- Building variation and movement into drum loops
The Importance of the Amen Break
The Amen Break is one of the most sampled drum recordings in music history and forms the foundation of countless Jungle and Drum and Bass tracks.
The real skill isn't simply using the break itself, but learning how to manipulate, rearrange and sequence it into entirely new rhythms.
This is exactly what Stranjah demonstrates throughout this tutorial.
Video Breakdown
00:00 - 07:00 Slicing the Amen Break
Learn how to chop the Amen Break into individual hits using Ableton's slicing tools, creating a faster and more flexible workflow for Jungle production.
07:00 - 12:00 Sequencing New Jungle Patterns
Using the sliced drum hits to create classic Jungle rhythms and rolling breakbeat grooves.
12:00 - End Building Variation and Movement
Creating fills, edits and rhythmic changes that keep Jungle drums sounding energetic and evolving.
Why This Tutorial Is Worth Watching
Many producers use breakbeats exactly as they were recorded. This tutorial teaches the far more valuable skill of turning a single break into countless original drum patterns.
Watching Stranjah sequence new rhythms from individual slices demonstrates just how much variety can be created from a single drum loop.
The techniques shown here can be applied to:
- Jungle
- Drum and Bass
- Breakbeat
- Hardcore
- UK Bass Music
Continue the Series
Part 3 - Jungle Production Tutorial
You may also enjoy our Drum and Bass Drum Patterns Tutorial and Jungle MIDI Pack for more Jungle rhythm ideas.