http://www.franzmfg.com/book1.htm
…came across this useful online book.
Theory
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Effective Drum Programming
Effective Drum Programming parts 1-4
from Soundonsound.
Blackdown: offbeat eighths and all that jazz
Decent tips on hi-hat drum programming and swing here:
Common swings settings for drum programming in different styles
Hip-hop: MPC 55 to 59-percent shuffle
R&B: MPC 61-percent shuffle
Break beat: MPC 57- to 62-percent shuffle
Two-step: MPC 65 to 69-percent shuffle
Drum and bass: Kick and snare 55- to 61-percent shuffle; hi-hat 60- to 63-percent shuffle
Florida breaks: 55-percent shuffle
Gleaned from: emusician