Can This Plugin Make Better Beats Than XO?

In this video, I talk about rediscovering the Atlas plugin for drum and sample organization after mainly using XO in my past productions.

I share how I set up different sample maps, making it easy to randomize and create new kits quickly while limiting the search just to the samples I want. I show how you can easily lay down drum patterns, adjust velocities, loop lengths, and replace individual sounds to experiment and find the right groove.

I also demonstrate sending individual drum outputs to separate channels in Bitwig for more control and processing, layering synthesized drums on top of samples to get tighter and more consistent results, and using effects like EQ, compression, and transient shaping to finalize the sound.

I point out the flexibility Atlas brings and how it sparked some creative ideas for me, especially for genres like drum and bass or even ambient music. I hope this overview gives you some inspiration to explore or revisit Atlas in your own workflow.