Classic Drum Patterns for Logic Pro (Free Midi File)

Looking to enhance your drum grooves in Logic Pro? Here’s a selection of MIDI drum patterns across various genres—ready to drag and drop into your projects.

Simply import into Logic Pro and choose a drum kit instrument from the library—all of these were created using the SoCal instrument.

Standard 8th Note Grooves

The standard 8th note groove is a classic drum pattern. Played in many songs including Billie Jeans by Micheal Jackson and is often the first drum pattern beginners will learn.

Varient 1:

Varient 2:

Varient 3:

Four on the Floor Groove

Found in disco, house, and dance music.

Motown Groove (Funk Brothers Groove)

A staple of soul and R&B, used by The Funk Brothers in Motown hits.

D-Beat

A punk and hardcore staple, named after Discharge, who popularized it.