Drum Patterns: Drum and Bass

We’re diving into the high-energy world of Drum and Bass (DNB). Known for its fast tempos, intricate breakbeats, and heavy basslines, DNB is a genre that pushes the boundaries of rhythm and energy. When you first start out beat making or are trying out an unfamiliar genre it is best in my opinion to start with the drums, but knowing where to start can often lead to hours of precious production time being wasted. We’ve curated 10 essential DnB drum patterns to get you started on creating some serious bangers straight away with no fuss. By providing you with a visual example, an mp3 audio example and even a midi file of each pattern, you will be building your drums in seconds.

MP3 Examples: Listen to each beat pattern to get a feel for the rhythm and flow.
Pattern Images: Visualize the beat patterns with detailed images that show the placement of each drum hit.
MIDI Files: Download the MIDI files and load them into your DAW to start experimenting right away.
These patterns are all just starting points, so feel free to tweak, modify, and make them your own.