These often play straight 8th or 16th notes with subtle variations to create a human feel. 2. The Bass Backbone The bass is the melodic leader in reggae.
Use a deep, sub-heavy bass guitar sound with the top-end rolled off. Reggae Sound Kit
Look for "punchy and fat" drum samples. A signature sound is the cross-stick snare (side stick) or a high-tuned snare that rings. These often play straight 8th or 16th notes
The "skank" is the rhythmic pulse played on the (beats 2 and 4). Reggae Sound Kit
