Drum software and midi USB keyboard controller

[Shredfiend]

What software do you guys recommend for programming drums. I'm on a Mac Pro Using Logic Pro 8. I'll be doing a lot of Metal and progressive stuff but other styles too.

Also need to pick up a USB Keyboard controller.....any suggestions.

 

[TheDriller]

You can always use the Ultrabeat Drum Sampler that is in Logic if your stuck.
Not as sexy as BFD or Superior but it works fine.
My keyboard is an M-Audio Keyrig 49, quite nice. simple and cheap. i would recommend it.

I also have an M-Audio Trigger Finger, which i use a fair bit.

 

[MdiMonk]

I use a M Audio O2 a simple 25 key controller with a Korg Nano Pad(which despite its small price/size kicks ass).Logic Pro 7.2.3. here.I needed mobility first, the axiom 25/49 would be my next choice.

 

[Shredfiend]

The M-Audio Keystation 61es was the one I was kinda looking at. cool. I didn't want a whole lot of features I wouldn't end up using. Logic's complex enough, I wanted to keep it simple.

I'll have to look into the trigger finger and nano pad. I'd imagine those things would help alot for programming drums.

 

[Last_Confession]

sorry to hijack but im after a cheap 25 note keyboard for regular use and programming any suggestions

 

[Metaltastic]

EMU XBoard, mine worked great! (though I had to sell it)

 

[Last_Confession]

cheers marcus i was looking at that, figured if i write the spacey parts out and play em maybe the drummer will stop bringing his fucking violin

 

[Shredfiend]

Does the trigger finger really help a lot with programming drums?
I've kinda made my mind up on the keyboard, how about the drum programs.

 

[TheDriller]

Does the trigger finger really help a lot with programming drums?
I've kinda made my mind up on the keyboard, how about the drum programs.

I find it very useful, though honestly i dont use it as much as i thought i would when i bought it. it will be as useful as you want it to be . its great being able to tap in the "hands" part of a beat over some programmed kicks, or even just the Hi-Hat parts.

And again, you already have a simple, fully functional drum sampler in Logic. if it seems daunting, whip out the manual and i guarantee you will be up and running in a few minutes.

 

[beyond dead]

You can always use the Ultrabeat Drum Sampler that is in Logic if your stuck.
Not as sexy as BFD or Superior but it works fine.
My keyboard is an M-Audio Keyrig 49, quite nice. simple and cheap. i would recommend it.

i have one of these. so easy to use. plug it in, create a S.I track in logic, record arm, and giver!

 

[TheDriller]

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