A look at Volume II
So, you’ve subscribed. You’ve downloaded my latest loop pack. And now you’re trying to figure out what all of the letters and numbers in the filenames stand for. It’s quite simple, really. Let me break it down for you:
Let’s take this filename and dissect it: 110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2
110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2 This indicates the original tempo.
110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2 This is what my left hand is playing, normally the backbeat. In this case, the back beat is on the snare drum.
110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2 This is what my right hand is playing, normally the main riding pattern. In this case, HH is the hi hat.
110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2 This is the version number. Typically, there are several variations of each groove. This number keeps it all in check.
110_SN_HH_5_CR.rx2 When there is a CR at the end, this indicates the loops starts with a crash cymbal. These are good loops to use at transition points. For example, kicking off the chorus of a song.
110_SN_HH_F1.rx2 Whenever you see a “F” in the filename, it means the loop has a fill at the end. The number following F is the version number. These loops are great for leading into transitions, typically on the 8th or 16th or 32nd bar of a phrase.
Here is a key for the codes:
SN – Snare Drum
CS – Cross Stick
HH – Hi Hat
OHH – Hi Hat
RC – Ride Cymbal
CB – Cowbell
CR – Crash Cymbal
TT – Tom Tom
FT – Floor Tom
BR – Brush
Print this out and tape it to the monitor of your Tandy 1000. You may find it useful while you’re browsing loops and arranging drum tracks.
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