Tokøta from Mastering.com walks through programming a full drum beat inside Logic Pro's Ultra Beat sequencer, using custom samples loaded in a previous step.
Each hit gets shaped individually: velocity pulled back for a natural feel, panning adjusted for width, and levels balanced hit by hit so nothing overpowers the groove.
The gate control turns into a creative tool here, tightening hi-hats into rolls and stutters without needing extra automation or plugins.
Small habits matter too. Labeling each sound keeps the sequencer readable, and knowing when to stop adding fills (before the beat gets "overcooked") is as important as the programming itself.