Loudstakk Punk MIDI Grooves

REAL GROOVES BY REAL DRUMMERS

NO PROGRAMMING, WRITE MUSIC

What was your approach for this project?

Punk drumming laid the foundation for all Heavy Music drumming, and with the Loudstakk Punk MIDI Grooves, I aimed to strike the perfect balance: keeping it simple enough to hold the pocket, yet dynamic and engaging with hidden nuggets of creativity to keep things fresh and inspiring.

I wanted to capture the essence of Punk across all its eras and styles. From the raw energy of the 70’s pioneers like The Ramones and Sex Pistols, to the moody and atmospheric vibes of Post Punk with bands like Joy Division and The Cure, blending in a touch of New Wave along the way.

Moving into the intensity of 80s and 90s Hardcore, I drew influence from legends like Black Flag, Bad Brains, Agnostic Front, and Cro-Mags, while also including grooves inspired by more modern Hardcore acts like Comeback Kid, Have Heart, and Silverstein.

For the Ska influence, I wanted to span the spectrum, from the ska-punk of Operation Ivy to the polished grooves of bands like Goldfinger.

When it comes to Pop Punk, I aimed to cover everything—from the Fat Wreck Chords style of NoFX and Lagwagon, to the more mainstream sounds of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy.

The Post Hardcore section brings grooves inspired by essentials like Fugazi, Underoath, and everything in between.

And of course, I couldn’t leave out Psychobilly, so you’ll also find some rumbling, high-energy grooves perfect for that genre’s unique vibe.

Which drummers inspired you?

I’ve always admired Mackie Jayson (Cro-Mags) for his ability to combine the most laid-back feel with a hard-hitting groove. I don’t know if I came close, but I sure gave it my best shot—haha!

When it comes to Punk drumming, you can’t overlook Marky Ramone. His right-hand precision and ferocity define the backbone of his grooves, and I did my best to capture that spirit in this collection.

And then there’s Adrian Young from No Doubt, who has one of the coolest backbeats around. I definitely tried to channel some of that energy into the Ska section. Whether or not it’s all the way there, I know his influence shaped the way I play, and it shows in these grooves.

How did the idea for a MIDI Groove pack come around?

After wrapping up the Metal Grooves, I knew I wanted to tackle Punk Grooves next. It took some time and planning to find the right moment and put together a solid approach for the project. Recording nearly 900 quality grooves isn’t exactly a walk in the park!

I can’t tell you how many emails I’ve received asking, “Metal is great, but can you do something that’s not all double-bass and blast beats?” Well, supply and demand finally met—and here they are!

Who should use MIDI Groove packs?

Songwriters, band members, content creators—basically anyone who finds their best inspiration striking when they’re alone in a room—this is for you.

If you’re on a time crunch and don’t want to spend hours creating a drum beat just to jam or write to, why waste time? You’re likely going to have a real drummer on the album anyway, right? Instead of over-editing a demo, grab grooves played by a real drummer and present something that’s ready to go to your bandmates.

It’s the perfect starting point, and I’m genuinely curious—how many hours will you save and how many songs will you create without ever repeating the same patterns twice?