DRUMS DRUMS DRUMS

JSpark · 26th March 2008, 08:20 PM

Fellas:

I am needing to integrate more live drums into my sound and could use some recommendations from you experienced slutz. I use Logic with BFD1.5.I need a wide range of sounds from Coldplay-like drums to old Motown soul, to 70's disco.

1) What is a good inexpensive (($600 range) drumkit-like controller?
2) What inexpensive ($300 range) third party libraries can provide the types of sounds I need?
3) Any general recommendations or tricks i should know about ?
4) Is the upgrade to BFD2 worth it?

Thanks!

J

HeavyG · 26th March 2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpark

Fellas:

I am needing to integrate more live drums into my sound and could use some recommendations from you experienced slutz. I use Logic with BFD1.5.I need a wide range of sounds from Coldplay-like drums to old Motown soul, to 70's disco.

1) What is a good inexpensive (($600 range) drumkit-like controller?
2) What inexpensive ($300 range) third party libraries can provide the types of sounds I need?
3) Any general recommendations or tricks i should know about ?
4) Is the upgrade to BFD2 worth it?

Thanks!

J

Wish I could help...I only do live drums. No samples, triggers, etc for this kid.

JSpark · 27th March 2008, 07:48 PM

can anyone help on this one?

bigbone · 27th March 2008, 11:01 PM

Wish i can....live drum are so much better that any machine in ANY context...
If you need loop, use some live drums and treat them ......

Duardo · 27th March 2008, 11:30 PM

I'll give it a shot...

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1) What is a good inexpensive (($600 range) drumkit-like controller?

I don't know that there is one...I can't say that I've tried them all, but I think that the best of the current "breed" is the Roland lineup. The least expensive one I'd consider would probably be their $1000-ish kit, although I've tried that new ultra-compact one and was pretty impressed. Doesn't have a whole lot of sounds but if you'd be using other sounds that may not be an issue. I still prefer it to the Yamaha and especially the Alesis offerings...

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2) What inexpensive ($300 range) third party libraries can provide the types of sounds I need?

I can't say for sure what you'd need, but I've messed around with the Toontrak (EZ Drummer) libraries a bit and they offer a pretty good variety of impressive sounds, especially considering their prices. But I've been pretty impressed with most of the software-based drum stuff to come out over the past few years as well...who knows, maybe I'm just easily impressed because of how much better it sounds than the hardware-based stuff I've heard over the past twenty-odd years.

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3) Any general recommendations or tricks i should know about ?

Sure, get a good drummer to play the parts.

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4) Is the upgrade to BFD2 worth it?

That one I can't answer for you.

Blast9 · 27th March 2008, 11:34 PM

Still haven't found out what Nir Z is playing in this demo (I can't imagine it is a cheap electronic kit!) but EZ drummer S2.0 looks like an amazing package

Toontrack (click on the S2.0 video demo link on the right!)

Pat Thrall's explanation and overview EZ Drummer Examples recorded at Avatar NYC

PlatinumSamples · 28th March 2008, 12:12 AM

Nir is playing a Hart kit with a Roland TD20 head.. not cheap.

Yes, the BFD2 upgrade is worth the money - you get the new interface and 50 gigs of new drums.

Rail

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26th March 2008, 08:20 PM	#1
JSpark Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 85	DRUMS DRUMS DRUMS Fellas: I am needing to integrate more live drums into my sound and could use some recommendations from you experienced slutz. I use Logic with BFD1.5.I need a wide range of sounds from Coldplay-like drums to old Motown soul, to 70's disco. 1) What is a good inexpensive (($600 range) drumkit-like controller? 2) What inexpensive ($300 range) third party libraries can provide the types of sounds I need? 3) Any general recommendations or tricks i should know about ? 4) Is the upgrade to BFD2 worth it? Thanks! J

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Blast9 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,816	Still haven't found out what Nir Z is playing in this demo (I can't imagine it is a cheap electronic kit!) but EZ drummer S2.0 looks like an amazing package Toontrack (click on the S2.0 video demo link on the right!) Pat Thrall's explanation and overview EZ Drummer Examples recorded at Avatar NYC __________________ :: my band is called protoangel My guitars: Atkin OM (sitka spruce top walnut back: sweet mids):: Atkin Small Jumbo (cedar top, rosewood back: big bottom, sparkly top):: Jap Tele with fat frets (rude and fat):: . My amps: 1973 Hiwatt DR504::Framus Dragon ... Latest purchases Kel Audio HM-2d TC Electronic Nova System, Chameleon Labs 7602 Digi 002 + PTLE, Addictive Drums

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27th March 2008, 07:48 PM	#3
JSpark Gear nut Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 85	can anyone help on this one?

27th March 2008, 11:01 PM	#4
bigbone Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: montreal Posts: 583	Wish i can....live drum are so much better that any machine in ANY context... If you need loop, use some live drums and treat them ......