Post by M57 on Nov 26, 2017 8:59:33 GMT -6
I use Logic's drummer to write songs, and I get very reasonable results. It's been an amazing tool that has made it easy for me to get the job done, but it's never perfect style-wise, so more recently I've been hiring a real drummer who records for me remotely. The sonic quality of his tracks are very good, but eventually I still feel the need to augment with samples. I can't be there in the studio when the tracks were being recorded, otherwise I could have the him tinker with mic placement etc.. to get the sound and colors I want, but even then..
So, the way I do that is to make an individual drummer track, pick a complementarysnare (or kick, toms, etc), and individually drop it into place with the piano roll editor. I'm pretty happy with the results, and I'm not a prolific writer so I don't mind spending a few hours doing it, but I know I should probably be using some auto-triggering software to generate MIDI files that will not only save me time, but will get things dead-nuts on.
So my question is "What's are the next steps for me software-wise?" Will something like Slate's Trigger do the job described above.. and I simply continue to use Logic's samples, or should I consider something like SD3, which I believe does all of the above, gives me more samples to choose from.. and a lot more?
One thing I'm intrigued about with all of these 3rd party VI-drummers is the tap to find groove libraries. As much as I really do like working with Logic's drums, I have to admit that the descriptions that it attaches to it's "drummers" are awkward ..and finding the right groove feels like crap-shoot almost every time. Of course, If I'm always using a real drummer for the final production it may be moot, but on the other hand for quickly sketching out a piece it's nice to have more inspirational options.
So, the way I do that is to make an individual drummer track, pick a complementarysnare (or kick, toms, etc), and individually drop it into place with the piano roll editor. I'm pretty happy with the results, and I'm not a prolific writer so I don't mind spending a few hours doing it, but I know I should probably be using some auto-triggering software to generate MIDI files that will not only save me time, but will get things dead-nuts on.
So my question is "What's are the next steps for me software-wise?" Will something like Slate's Trigger do the job described above.. and I simply continue to use Logic's samples, or should I consider something like SD3, which I believe does all of the above, gives me more samples to choose from.. and a lot more?
One thing I'm intrigued about with all of these 3rd party VI-drummers is the tap to find groove libraries. As much as I really do like working with Logic's drums, I have to admit that the descriptions that it attaches to it's "drummers" are awkward ..and finding the right groove feels like crap-shoot almost every time. Of course, If I'm always using a real drummer for the final production it may be moot, but on the other hand for quickly sketching out a piece it's nice to have more inspirational options.