Which drum module? Shooting for that '80s' thing

The Magic Hoof · 2nd July 2009

I've got some authentic acoustic samples, but this time I'm shooting for more of an electronic sound. I'm probably not going to explain this right, but I'm not looking for acoustic OR electronic drums. I want that 'in between' sound. It sounds like a drum module for an electric kit. You know, where it isn't precisely acoustic, but not totally electronic either.

http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-08.mp3
http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-07.mp3

^ this is seriously the best example I have found. Not too electronic, not too acoustic. Perfect.

I was told to go with an Alesis D4 and that's what I think I'll do, but I wanted to post this thread before I shell out for it. I'm not a drummer (just a programmer) and I wanted to check to see if something else may be worth looking at to achieve the kind of a sound that I'm looking for. It'd be nice to find some samples of that D4 and others like it... All I can say is that it's that 'in between' sound

biggator6 · 2nd July 2009

The Alesis will probably work fine.. or maybe mid-late 80's drum machine that was supposed to sound 'real'.. maybe a Roland R8 or something.

comrau00 · 17th July 2009

Hi there, Would a new one like me be welcome here?
Thanks so much in deed.

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Grumblefoot · 17th July 2009

A Linn or an OLD Simmons would be the way to go, they can be found sometimes on E-Bay.

Ardilla · 29th July 2009

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Originally Posted by Grumblefoot

A Linn or an OLD Simmons would be the way to go, they can be found sometimes on E-Bay.

yup

Chris Dickens · 18th December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Magic Hoof

I've got some authentic acoustic samples, but this time I'm shooting for more of an electronic sound. I'm probably not going to explain this right, but I'm not looking for acoustic OR electronic drums. I want that 'in between' sound. It sounds like a drum module for an electric kit. You know, where it isn't precisely acoustic, but not totally electronic either.

http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-08.mp3
http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-07.mp3

^ this is seriously the best example I have found. Not too electronic, not too acoustic. Perfect.

I was told to go with an Alesis D4 and that's what I think I'll do, but I wanted to post this thread before I shell out for it. I'm not a drummer (just a programmer) and I wanted to check to see if something else may be worth looking at to achieve the kind of a sound that I'm looking for. It'd be nice to find some samples of that D4 and others like it... All I can say is that it's that 'in between' sound

What band/songs are those? I really like the vibes they give off. I'm guessing they're probably just using a sampler of some kind. Simmons' analog would be able to get you a couple of the sounds I hear, but it can only take you so far.

I'm guessing they just used Drumagog as a sampler. Such little work that way.

Gulliver · 4th January 2010

yep, a Linn - or a Roland 808..

2nd July 2009	#1
The Magic Hoof Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 321 Thread Starter	Which drum module? Shooting for that '80s' thing I've got some authentic acoustic samples, but this time I'm shooting for more of an electronic sound. I'm probably not going to explain this right, but I'm not looking for acoustic OR electronic drums. I want that 'in between' sound. It sounds like a drum module for an electric kit. You know, where it isn't precisely acoustic, but not totally electronic either. http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-08.mp3 http://www.metropolis-records.com/ar...dio/384-07.mp3 ^ this is seriously the best example I have found. Not too electronic, not too acoustic. Perfect. I was told to go with an Alesis D4 and that's what I think I'll do, but I wanted to post this thread before I shell out for it. I'm not a drummer (just a programmer) and I wanted to check to see if something else may be worth looking at to achieve the kind of a sound that I'm looking for. It'd be nice to find some samples of that D4 and others like it... All I can say is that it's that 'in between' sound

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biggator6 Lives for gear Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,781	The Alesis will probably work fine.. or maybe mid-late 80's drum machine that was supposed to sound 'real'.. maybe a Roland R8 or something.

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comrau00 Gear interested Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1	Hi there, Would a new one like me be welcome here? Thanks so much in deed. pret personnel enligne - Pret personnel en ligne et de

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Grumblefoot Lives for gear Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 565	A Linn or an OLD Simmons would be the way to go, they can be found sometimes on E-Bay.

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Gulliver Gear addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: a little south of Nashville Posts: 354	yep, a Linn - or a Roland 808..