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Post by lpedrum on Sept 14, 2019 0:00:49 GMT -6
I guess it depends on the music? Modern rock, country, pop - yeah that’s all pretty much samples, replaced drummers, or heavily leaned that way. For the most part the drums are compressed to all hell anyway. Would Jay Bellrose sound the same on a V kit? Nope. I actually just died on the inside a little bit thinking of that scenario. Thank you! Sure, programmed drums can sound fine if you’re approximating drums that sound processed and unnatural for lack of a better word. I’ve had the good fortune of working with both Jay Bellerose and Marco Giovino in the studio. Their depth of touch, sound and artistry would be impossible on a V kit or programming. Same with Brian Blade, Charlie Watts or pretty much any of the drummers I admire. I’m not anti technology and will occasionally use a touch of drum sampling. But let’s not get carried away guys. And don’t tell me a Nord sounds as good as a Hammond either.
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Post by iamasound on Sept 16, 2019 3:46:33 GMT -6
My old friend Rick Iantosca (RIP), although having Sly Dunbar in the throne, used programmed drums on Jimmy Cliff's Grammy winning Cliff Hanger in 1986. I think that that was the first Reggae album to used a machine.
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Post by lpedrum on Sept 16, 2019 11:44:38 GMT -6
I don't think that anyone can doubt that interesting, engaging music has been made with drum machines, sequencers etc. Marvin Gaye's Sexual Healing for instance. And many of us that produce use loops, old rhythm machines etc.. But where I come down on this is that sort of technology does not replace what a great drummer does, it's simply a different production choice. I know that artists who are self producing themselves in their project studios would love to not have to use their time or money to hire a real drummer. But if your music requires it it's what you need to do. And I would even argue that the vocal and the underlying groove the drums provide are the two most important things on a great track. Considering the drums importance why would you be looking for cheap workarounds?
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2019 14:02:43 GMT -6
My old friend Rick Iantosca (RIP), although having Sly Dunbar in the throne, used programmed drums on Jimmy Cliff's Grammy winning Cliff Hanger in 1986. I think that that was the first Reggae album to used a machine.
Lee Perry also used an early non programmable drum machine with set rhythms in the early to mid 70's.
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