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Genre-Based Styles
Genre
Style Knob
Position
Time
Signature
Feel Style Description
Latin 2 4/4 Even 8ths
Tango performed on snare and shaker in
the normal intensity section with a slightly
higher intensity in the high intensity section
with some percussive flourishes, and a
subtle kick drum. Bass arpeggiates the
chords in rhythm with the snare.
Latin 3 4/4 Even 16ths
A low to mid-tempo son montuno groove
for percussion with a nimble but restrained
bass arpeggiating the chords. The high
intensity section sees the drums incorporate
a kit for a more driving, energetic feel.
Latin 4 4/4 Even 8ths
A mid-tempo cha-cha on the drum kit with
percussion accents on timbale and guiro.
The high intensity section incorporates
open hats into the guiro rhythm.
Latin 5 4/4 Even 16ths
A mid-tempo mambo for percussion,
with montuno performed on congas and
bongo, accompanied by timbale in the high
intensity section. Laid-back bass.
Latin 6 4/4 Even 8ths
Driving merengue drum kit with a tight
and simple bass accompaniment. The high
intensity section introduces percussion to
the drum arrangement.
Latin 7 4/4 Even 16ths
A mid-fast tempo salsa led by bongos and
hats, and timbale in the high intensity
section. Energetic bass arpeggiating the
chords of the song.
Latin 8 4/4 Even 16ths
Heavily percussive and driving samba
featuring an arrangement for a large
ensemble. The high intensity section adds
snare and other percussive accents.