Synth Drums = No Samples, Synthesized (Ex.: Korg Electribe) Drum Machines = Synthetic or Sampled, Includes Sequencer (Ex.: TR-808)

based on your music genre (Hip-hop, Rock, EDM)?

Nudging notes slightly off-grid to create a natural "swing".

The timekeepers. They provide the subdivision and micro-rhythm (the "groove") between the heavy hits.

Adjusting how hard each virtual drum is hit.

Moving notes slightly off the grid to mimic human timing errors.