What if you could generate thousands of MIDI drum loops in different genres, complete with multiple fill variations, without buying another MIDI pack?
That’s what I decided to experiment with using Google Flow Music. I asked it to generate a massive collection of General MIDI drum patterns, and the results came out to approximately 5,000 beats with five different fill options each, giving me around 30,000 individual MIDI files.
Here’s a look at what I created and how you can experiment with generating your own MIDI drum collections.
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5,000 MIDI Beats Across 10 Genres
I started by asking Google Flow Music to create a hip-hop MIDI drum collection.
The pack contains 500 beats for each of 10 different subgenres, including:
- East Coast hip-hop
- Modern trap
- Lo-fi study beats
- West Coast hip-hop
- Other hip-hop styles
Everything is generated in General MIDI format, which means you can use these files with compatible drum instruments and digital audio workstations.
The collection also includes four-bar loops, giving you short, reusable patterns that can be dropped into your productions.
Five Different Fill Options For Every Beat
One of the more interesting parts of this experiment is the inclusion of five fill variations for each beat.
You can preview the main drum pattern using the built-in player and audition the different fills individually. You can also test the fills alongside the original beat to hear how they work together.
That gives you more flexibility than simply generating a collection of basic four-bar loops.
With approximately 5,000 beats and five fill options per beat, the total collection comes to around 30,000 MIDI files.
Downloading The MIDI Files
Google Flow Music provides several ways to download the generated material.
You can download individual beats, individual fills, or grab the entire collection as a complete MIDI vault.
I downloaded the full collection. The files are organized into folders, with individual names that make browsing and finding specific patterns easier.
Once downloaded, you can simply drag the MIDI files into your DAW and use them with your preferred drum instrument.
I tested some of the generated trap beats as well, and the basic workflow is straightforward. Find a pattern you like, drag it into your project, and start experimenting.
How To Generate Your Own MIDI Drum Packs
I’m not planning to distribute my downloaded collection. Instead, I think the interesting part is that anyone can experiment with creating their own.
You can start with a simple prompt asking Google Flow Music to generate 100 or 1,000 hip-hop drum beats.
Want rock beats? Ask for those instead.
You could create collections for pop, country, electronic music, jazz, metal, or practically any genre you’re interested in.
You can also experiment with MIDI chord packs and other musical ideas.
The important thing is to be specific about what you want generated. Think about the genre, number of patterns, loop length, and whether you want different fill variations.
You can also remix the generated material by adding or removing elements. Google Flow Music provides sharing options if you want to make your creations public.
Is This A Replacement For Traditional MIDI Libraries?
Not necessarily.
I already have extensive MIDI libraries through EZdrummer, Addictive Drums, and other drum instruments. Those collections offer plenty of professionally created patterns that I can use in my productions.
This experiment was more about exploring what’s possible with AI-generated MIDI resources.
Sometimes it’s fun to see what happens when you give a tool a creative assignment and see how far you can take it.
If you’re producing music and want to experiment with building your own MIDI libraries, this is worth exploring.
The best part is that you don’t have to start with thousands of files. Try generating 100 beats in a genre you enjoy and see what you get.
I’d be interested to hear what kinds of MIDI packs other producers come up with.
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