All of our libraries are unique with the articulations they provide as they are tailored specifically to the artist, their play-style, and the collection of drums, cymbals and percussion they may use. The following is a master list of defined articulations used across all MixWave libraries.

Kick

  • Hit: A strike on the kick drum with a beater using the foot pedal.

Snare

  • Hit: A dynamic strike on the snare drum, ranging from softer center hits to loud, powerful rimshots at higher velocities.
  • Hit Wires Off: The same as "Hit," but with the snare wires disengaged, producing a deeper, tom-like sound.
  • Hit Center: A focused dynamic range of hits, specifically targeting the center of the snare head for a more consistent and full-bodied sound.
  • Hit Center Wires Off: The same as "Hit Center," but with the snare wires off, creating a tom-like resonance.
  • Rimshot: A strike that combines the drumstick hitting both the rim and the head of the snare simultaneously, producing a sharp, cutting sound.
  • Rimshot Wires Off: The same as "Rimshot," but with the snare wires off, resulting in a more percussive, tom-like tone.
  • Flam: A technique where two hits occur in rapid succession, the first as a "grace note" and the second as the primary strike, creating a rich and layered sound.
  • Flam Wires Off: The same as "Flam," but with the snare wires off, giving the layered sound a deeper, tom-like quality.
  • Side Stick: A technique where the drumstick is placed across the snare head and struck against the rim, producing a muted "click" sound often used in softer passages.
  • Side Stick Wires Off: The same as "Side Stick," but with the snare wires off, creating a slightly darker, less resonant click.
  • Roll: A continuous succession of strikes (crush, buzz, or open roll) on the snare, often used for sustained notes or dramatic builds.
    • Crush Roll: A rapid, slightly loose series of hits for a more aggressive, "crushing" texture.
    • Buzz Roll: A pressurized series of rapid hits where the stick bounces, creating a smooth, sustained sound.
    • Open Roll: A clear, double-stroke roll where each note is distinctly audible.
  • Roll Wires Off: The same as "Roll," but with the snare wires off, resulting in a warmer, more tom-like sustain.
  • Shoulder: Striking the snare with the shoulder (thicker part) of the drumstick, similar to a rimshot.
  • Buzz Short: A short single buzz strike on the center of the snare head, creating a brief, pressed sustain.
  • Buzz Long: A longer single buzz strike on the center of the snare head, producing an extended, smoother sustain.

Toms

  • Hit / Hit Center: Strikes on the tom, focusing on the center of the drumhead for a balanced and resonant tone.
  • Rimshot: A strike that involves hitting the rim and head of the tom simultaneously, resulting in a sharper, percussive tone.
  • Rim: Striking only the rim of the tom for a brighter, clinking sound with no resonance from the drumhead.

Percussion

  • Hit: A standard strike on the percussion instrument, capturing its full, resonant sound.
  • Rimshot: Striking the rim and head of the percussion instrument simultaneously for a sharp, cutting tone.
  • Muted Hit: Striking the percussion instrument while muting it with a hand to produce a softer, more controlled tone.
  • Shell: Striking the side of the shell for a hollow, percussive sound.

Shakers / Tambourines

  • Shake A: Moving the instrument forward or to the right to create a shaking sound.
  • Shake B: Moving the instrument back toward you or to the left for a contrasting shaking sound.
  • Accent: A deliberate, emphasized shake or strike to add dynamic variation.
  • Rattle: Allowing the instrument to rattle freely for a sustained, shimmering effect.

Crashes & Cymbals

  • Hit: A full strike on the crash cymbal, producing a loud, sustained sound with a range of dynamics.
  • Choke: Striking the crash cymbal and immediately muting it with the hand to create a sharp, staccato sound.
  • Tip: Striking the cymbal's surface with the tip of the stick for a focused and controlled sound.
  • Edge: Striking the edge of the cymbal for a brighter, more cutting tone.
  • Manual Choke: A digitally applied choke effect, simulating the muting of the cymbal after a strike.

Ride

  • Bow: Striking the surface (bow) of the ride cymbal with the tip of the stick for a controlled, even tone.
  • Bell Tip: Striking the bell of the ride cymbal with the tip of the stick, producing a clear, high-pitched ping.
  • Bell Edge: Striking the edge of the ride cymbal bell for a brighter, cutting tone.
  • Crash: Hitting the ride cymbal with force, producing a washy, crash-like sound.
  • Manual Choke: A digitally applied choke effect, simulating the muting of the ride cymbal after a strike.

Hi-Hat

  • Tip Tight: Striking the top hi-hat cymbal with the tip of the stick while it is tightly closed, producing a crisp, clean sound.
  • Tip Closed: Striking the top hi-hat cymbal with the tip of the stick while the cymbals are loosely closed, creating a slightly open tone.
  • Edge Closed: Striking the edge of the hi-hat while the cymbals are closed, creating a fuller, more pronounced tone.
  • Tip Open 1 / 2 / 3: Striking the top hi-hat cymbal with the tip of the stick as the hi-hat gradually opens, with "1" being the tightest and "3" the most open.
  • Edge Tight: Striking the edge of the hi-hat while it is tightly closed for a sharp, cutting tone.
  • Edge Open 1 / 2 / 3: Striking the edge of the hi-hat as it gradually opens, with "1" being the tightest and "3" the most open.
  • Pedal Closed: Pressing the hi-hat pedal to close the cymbals together, creating a short "chick" sound.
  • Pedal Open: Pressing and slightly releasing the pedal to create a loose, sloshy "chick" sound.

  • MIDI CC: Allows you to control the hi-hat's position (how open or closed it is) using a MIDI CC (Control Change) controller, such as a modulation wheel, expression pedal, or other assignable control. It provides a continuous range of motion, offering nuanced control between fully closed, partially open, and fully open positions.

  • Tip CC & Edge CC: In libraries that support a full range of tip and edge hi-hat articulations, these specific MIDI CC assignments enable individual control over the Tip (striking the top of the cymbal with the stick's tip) and Edge (striking the edge of the cymbal with the stick). This dual control allows for realistic and dynamic playing, letting you manipulate the sound of each articulation separately based on the hi-hat's position.

Sticks

  • Click: Tapping the sticks together to produce a sharp, clicking sound.

Misc

  • Count > One: A spoken "one," used for metering or vocal accents.
  • Count > Two: A spoken "two," used for metering or vocal accents.
  • Count > Three: A spoken "three," used for metering or vocal accents.
  • Count > Four: A spoken "four," used for metering or vocal accents.
  • Bark: Round robin barking samples of Jay Weinberg's dog, Papaya.