[FREE Logic Video Tutorial] DrumTracker #1

[Waterboy]

This really isn't "Logic" related ....
But I just uploaded another video. This one covers DrumTracker.
The process used in this video pertains to a single drum file (i.e. - kick, snare, and high hats on one stereo track), and is a little more time consuming than using a Drum Multi-track.
I show one way that you might use DT as a creative tool to make your own thang!
I hope that you enjoy it.
Have fun, be creative, and make some music!

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFP-KRMSOvg&fmt=18]DrumTracker #1[/ame]

Rawk'n'Roll!

 

[-Noodles-]

Nice one dude!

 

[Erkan]

When using DrumTracker on a drum mixdown file like you just did, seems like a lot of manual work. You're basically telling DrumTracker where to put a hit, and how much velocity it should have, and you do this throughout the entire file. What's the difference than just jumping into the Piano Roll in some DAW and doing it there?

And in cases where you have the multitracks, there are already a million programs that can track transients and assign a midi note with a velocity relative to the audio signal. Really, is DrumTracker something new and groundbreaking as I kinda got the impression of when it was first released?

Nice vid though.

 

[Waterboy]

@ Noodles: Very cool of you - thanks for watching, sir.

When using DrumTracker on a drum mixdown file like you just did, seems like a lot of manual work. You're basically telling DrumTracker where to put a hit, and how much velocity it should have, and you do this throughout the entire file. What's the difference than just jumping into the Piano Roll in some DAW and doing it there?

That is a good question. I suppose that (ultimately) you could just jump into the Piano Roll as you mentioned. The process I used in the video isn't the fastest way of doing the work - I just wanted to illustrate one of the things that DT is capable of: (somewhat) intricate conversions of drum files to midi by using the zoom tool, etc. You can set the filters to automatically pickup most of the transients on their own.

And in cases where you have the multitracks, there are already a million programs that can track transients and assign a midi note with a velocity relative to the audio signal. Really, is DrumTracker something new and groundbreaking as I kinda got the impression of when it was first released?

Another very good point. The market does seem to be saturated - I am not familiar with the other products (because I am too broke to buy them); but one thing that I really love about DT versus what I think I know about the other software out there - is that DT will route your midi notes, depending on where you need them, and what Drum Software you are using. I am not sure if the others will do that.

Nice vid though.

You are the man. Thank you for your input, sir. And thanks for watching!

 

[Erkan]

Aye, good answer Waterboy

I just got the impression of DrumTracker being "the thing" after its release but it seems to be just like most other software out there, maybe with a little added bonus and finesse here and there.

Anyhow, it doesn't mean you can't make a video about it! It's great that there is a tutorial on DT, and that YOU are doing it! Rawk aauuooon!

 

[cobhc]

I guess there's a second part coming soon dude? Great video as always, though a little more serious than usual .

 

[Waterboy]

Yes, sir. Part 2 will be up shortly.
And you are right - this does feel a little less silly - I hate that.
Thanks very much for watching and the kind words.
They are much appreciated.

 

[cobhc]

No problem buddy. Rock n Roll!