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Snatchman · 10th January 2006

I use an electronic Roland set. (early Td-5 modules) Even though they don't sound like "real" drums, it'll serve the purpose you're after! ( IMHO) I try to treat them like a "real" set. I send the kik/snare to individual outputs, into two DI's ( pair of Dittos) and the rest of the "set" into two DI's( VTB-1's, stereo pair) This helps you to get a smoother drum track ( especially if the drummer is in-experienced) comes mix time by using compression,limiting, etc. This works for me and I think if the drummer plays the electronic set for what they are, and realize their limitations, they can get the job done!.. thumbsup

Actually ended up using this application on a project a not long ago that was released on the final product!...

They didn't want to risk losing the "vibe" the drummer had got with the electronic set and lose it trying to do it on the "real "set! (IMHO)..a sample is a sample ( some, like everything else, recorded worse or better than others..

). A good drummer, on an electronic set works better ( for me ) than a bad drummer on a "real" set any day! (YMMV)

10th January 2006	#3
Snatchman Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 3,325	I use an electronic Roland set. (early Td-5 modules) Even though they don't sound like "real" drums, it'll serve the purpose you're after! ( IMHO) I try to treat them like a "real" set. I send the kik/snare to individual outputs, into two DI's ( pair of Dittos) and the rest of the "set" into two DI's( VTB-1's, stereo pair) This helps you to get a smoother drum track ( especially if the drummer is in-experienced) comes mix time by using compression,limiting, etc. This works for me and I think if the drummer plays the electronic set for what they are, and realize their limitations, they can get the job done!.. thumbsup Actually ended up using this application on a project a not long ago that was released on the final product!... They didn't want to risk losing the "vibe" the drummer had got with the electronic set and lose it trying to do it on the "real "set! (IMHO)..a sample is a sample ( some, like everything else, recorded worse or better than others.. ). A good drummer, on an electronic set works better ( for me ) than a bad drummer on a "real" set any day! (YMMV) __________________ Thanks for your time and ears!