Feature Focus: PartMaker
Every great rhythm evolves over time, whether it’s a verse developing into a bridge before reaching an energetic chorus. PartMaker is designed to make that process immediate and musical. By generating new versions of your current groove, PartMaker introduces movement while preserving the original pattern's character. Built around Part Amount, Part Length, and Parts Per Drum, it gives you precise control over how dramatically your groove changes, how long each part lasts, and which drum channels are affected. Watch the videos below to see how these features can transform a single groove into dynamic, performance-ready rhythms.
What are Parts
A part is a distinct section within a piece of music that creates movement, contrast, and musical development. One of the most familiar examples is the relationship between a verse, bridge, and chorus, where each section introduces a new level of energy or emotion while supporting the same musical idea. This approach has shaped songwriting for generations, giving music structure, progression, and memorable moments that keep listeners engaged.
Setting Part Amounts
Increase and decrease Part Energy with a single control.
Create smooth transitions in energy throughout a performance.
Introduce tension and release without changing the groove.
Shape the dynamics of generated parts across the entire pattern.
Changing Part Length
Choose from five part lengths: 2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 Bars.
Follow the Bar Indicator at the top of the display to see exactly where you are within the current part.
Control how frequently parts are introduced.
Shape the pacing of musical variation throughout a performance.
Adjust Parts per Drum
Apply Part Energy independently per channel.
Create contrast by increasing variation on some drums while reducing it on others.
Build expressive, evolving parts while preserving the original groove.
Well-Known Part Examples
The use of contrasting musical parts has defined some of music’s most memorable recordings. Radiohead’s Paranoid Android unfolds through multiple distinct sections; Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit contrasts restrained verses with explosive choruses; Deadmau5’s Strobe gradually evolves through carefully layered musical parts, and Daft Punk’s Around the World builds momentum by introducing subtle variations over repeating phrases. Though each approaches composition differently, they all demonstrate how changing parts create movement, contrast, and lasting musical impact.
