In this masterclass, renowned producer Ben Reymann shares his expertise on crafting powerful drum groups and creating cohesive project setups. The session begins with a deep dive into the Low Group, covering kick drum processing and arrangement, as well as building and layering sub grooves and low/mid grooves. Ben emphasises group stage processing, demonstrating how to shape a solid foundation for your tracks with clarity and impact.
Next, he focuses on the Drum Kit Group, detailing techniques for processing and arranging hi-hats, claps, rides, cymbals, shakers, and additional drum sounds. Learn how to elevate your drum sound with his parallel compression setup, featuring an overview of EuroMix Hyper Compression. To round out the session, Ben gives a quick yet insightful overview of synth processing, including lead synths, atmospheric pads, and strings, providing essential techniques to enrich your productions. Whether you’re perfecting your drum programming or adding depth with synths, this class is packed with actionable tips to take your music to the next level.
General focus: Project setup and grouping, with main focus on drum groups.
Ben Reymann puts his focus on creating a balanced combination of a more original and modern club-orientated sound. In the last few years, he has explored and experimented using various styles of techno. Intuitive and unique, his productions have been largely inspired by Eurorack Modular Synthesisers and the techniques revolving around this approach. SoundCloud Instagram
General focus: Project setup and grouping, with main focus on drum groups.
Low Group:
Drum Kit Group:
Parallel Compression:
Synths: