Firstly, trying to replicate the amen is pointless. The amen sounds the way it does because of the specific attributes (tuning, model, miking) of the kit the winston's drummer was using at the time (also the rides/crashes he was playing on every 8th, which give the break that "sizzle"). If you make something close to the amen, then its NOT THE AMEN, and if you do manage to make something identical to it, THEN WHY NOT JUST USE THE ORIGINAL AMEN!!!!! We love the original amen- its a favorite just the way it is, and if you want to add your own flavor to it processing the original is your best bet.
As for learning to program you own breaks, like anything practice is the key. Start by copying the kick snare combinations of the more common 2 step break patterns. After that try adding ghost hits (lower volume kick/snares) to add flow. Theres no easy answer here, you just got to listen and copy until you get good enough to "feel out" your own new patterns and combos. ---
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