How to create a "wooosh"

[Vicioushead]

Great thread title huh? I should definitely brush on my onomatopoeia.

Anyway, in this clip...

...I'd like to create a "wooshing" effect before the solo arrives. A bit like a cymbal swish or swell. Sadly, I can't seem to make that happen with Superior Drummer. It sounds really nasty and robotic.

Does anyone out there have any other ideas as to how to make that kind of sound? I'd be really appreciative or your advice.

Thanks!

 

[He's Dead, Jim]

I don't really know what you mean since it isn't actually in the clip (?) but if you want a cymbal swell, just do a series of 16th notes on the hat or ride edge with gradually increasing velocity. If you want it to sound really smooth, you can make an X-drum or automate a steep dropoff on the drum's attack to get rid of the sound of the stick actually hitting the cymbal.

 

[Vicioushead]

I don't really know what you mean since it isn't actually in the clip (?) but if you want a cymbal swell, just do a series of 16th notes on the hat or ride edge with gradually increasing velocity. If you want it to sound really smooth, you can make an X-drum or automate a steep dropoff on the drum's attack to get rid of the sound of the stick actually hitting the cymbal.

Yeah, I didn't bother putting it in cause it sounded so bad...haha.

I will try using Xdrum and see how that goes. I'll report back with my findings.

 

[bryan_kilco]

? Take a cymbal hit and reverse it?

 

[Vicioushead]

Worth a try, thanks. Superior Drummers cymbals always sound so weak though.

 

[bryan_kilco]

Try searching online for other cymbals. I've found a bunch of good ones. I think Erkans drum pack he gave away for free might still be floating around. I forget if there are cymbals in there though.

 

[Vicioushead]

Cool, thanks!

 

[B36arin]

It's a bit different, but you can just reverse a single cymbal hit and play around with reverb until it sounds cool.

 

[mirflee]

I'm also looking for one, found Erkan's pack, here you go mate.

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/8571549-post1.html

 

[abaga129]

You can also try some these. They are more geared for edm but I really like some of them.

http://www.boyinaband.com/2011/04/free-sample-pack-dave-reverses/

Btw watch the video. Its fucking hilarious to see what some of the sounds actually are

 

[Vicioushead]

Thanks everyone!