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Cinematic Percussion

Percussion that actually hits.

Rhythm fundamentals through metric modulation, arrangement, sound design, and sample-library mastery - everything you need to write cinematic percussion that doesn't sound like 4-bar loops.

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What's inside Cinematic Percussion

Rhythm Foundations

Binary and ternary rhythms, syncopation, the 1-2-1-3 method, developing rhythms, cinematic vs. military patterns. The full rhythmic vocabulary - from basics to complex.

Odd Meter & Metric Modulation

Standard 3/4 and 4/4 grooves, odd meter, metric modulation. Acceleration, deceleration, and how to write driving patterns that breathe instead of looping.

Arrangement & Sound Design

Layering low, high, and mid percussion. Matching, EQ, compression, velocity quantizing. Dense, juicy arrangements without cluttering the mix - from soft supporting layers to walls of sound.

Library Mastery

Works with Heavyocity Damage, Keep Forest Devastator, Audio Imperia Cerberus, and any percussion library you own. Turn stock loops into your own custom material.

From students Alex has trained

"The courses and lessons from Alex are absolutely incredible. I was able to significantly optimize my workflow, both in composition itself and in the business aspects."

Christoph Kuhlmann · Music Composer

"What Alex has prepared with his set of courses is no less than brilliant. Anyone looking to start a serious music business or scale one would benefit greatly from his mentorship."

Quentin Bellow · Music Composer

"Alex has put together the best program of its kind that I know of. I've done loads of courses - you've found the best ones. You're in the right place."

Dave Graham · Music Composer
Alex Pfeffer - composer behind Two Steps From Hell, Crysis 2, and trailers for Pacific Rim and Harry Potter

Who's teaching

Alex Pfeffer

I've spent 20+ years writing trailer music and game scores - Crysis 2, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, trailers for Pacific Rim and Harry Potter, and work with Two Steps From Hell. Cinematic percussion is one of the load-bearing layers in almost every cue I write. This course is everything I'd want a younger version of me to know about making percussion arrangements that actually hit.

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