XO by XLN Audio

Open XO and navigate to the kick drum category.

Use the sonic similarity organization to find kicks with the desired characteristics.

Audition the kicks in the context of the beat.

Select the kick that best fits the genre and adjust its volume and EQ.

Load a percussive sample into XO.

Use the sequencer to create a basic rhythm.

Apply groove templates and accents to add variation.

Export the MIDI pattern and use it in your DAW.

Import the drum loop into XO.

Identify the individual drum hits within the loop.

Replace some of the drum hits with other samples from your library.

Adjust the timing and volume of the new samples to blend them seamlessly with the original loop.

Load several different percussion samples into XO.

Use the sequencer to create overlapping rhythms.

Adjust the volume and panning of each sample to create a balanced mix.

Apply effects to add depth and texture to the percussion layers.

Gather a collection of one-shot samples that fit the desired aesthetic.

Load the samples into XO and organize them by sonic similarity.

Create a drum kit by assigning each sample to a specific pad in the sequencer.

Adjust the volume, tuning, and effects of each pad to create a cohesive sound.