Realistic Drum Grooves. NO MPC NEEDED

If you have ever wondered how producers get that loose, human, slightly off-grid feel known as Dilla Time, this video breaks it down in a simple, practical way.

In this video, I show you 3 easy tricks you can use in any DAW to recreate the Dilla style pocket without needing an MPC. No overthinking, no math, just feel. This is not about being sloppy. It is about intentional timing and understanding how groove really works.

What You’ll Learn

How to create Dilla Time without an MPC
Why being slightly late can feel better than being perfectly on grid
How to separate drums, bass, and keys for real pocket
How to apply this feel using modern plugins and tools

Tools Used In This Video

These are the exact tools I used to create the groove in this video.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
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XLN Audio Addictive Keys
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Native Instruments Rickenbacker Bass
👉 https://nativeinstruments.sjv.io/19XkK6

LANDR Samples
High-quality samples that sit right in the pocket
👉 https://glnk.io/5wllp/ron-got-the

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