SSD EX or EZDrummer?

[AdamG94]

I want to start programming drums, but I'm not too keen on sinking $300+ into a program straight away.

So, SSD EX or EZDrummer?

Also, anyone got any good amp sim recommendations to use in Logic?

Thanks,
Adam.

 

[egan.]

I think ezd is easier to start programming b/c of the drag and drop midi however Slate sounds better.

 

[AdamG94]

I think ezd is easier to start programming b/c of the drag and drop midi however Slate sounds better.

Quality is what I would like to go for.

So if I was to go with SSD, would I just load it as a plugin in Logic and use the piano roll to program the beats?

 

[Wolfeman]

I think ezd is easier to start programming b/c of the drag and drop midi however Slate sounds better.

Or you can grab EZplayer Pro and have that same functionality with SSD! I just bought it and glad I did, all my grooves now integrate seamlessly with SSD.

 

[Wolfeman]

Quality is what I would like to go for.

So if I was to go with SSD, would I just load it as a plugin in Logic and use the piano roll to program the beats?

Yep, that's all there is to it.

 

[AdamG94]

Or you can grab EZplayer Pro and have that same functionality with SSD! I just bought it and glad I did, all my grooves now integrate seamlessly with SSD.

Sweet, SSD EX it is

If I don't get on with the piano roll I'll give that a go.

 

[thefyn]

Great deals:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...re-Drum-Kits-EX-Virtual-Instrument?sku=582521

http://www.audiomidi.com/Steven-Slate-Drums-EX-Expansion-Deal-P14003.aspx

 

[AdamG94]

Great deals:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...re-Drum-Kits-EX-Virtual-Instrument?sku=582521

http://www.audiomidi.com/Steven-Slate-Drums-EX-Expansion-Deal-P14003.aspx

I wish I was in the States to get those deals, I'm in the UK.

Unless they do downloads for the purchases?

 

[jipchen]

SSD is pretty much download only.. at least with resellers.

Available as a download only.

Remember you'll need the basic SSD EX first

( SSD >>>>> EZ Drummer)

 

[DigitalMetal]

yeah audimidi are defo downloads, im in the UK and got slate ex and M&M from them, look what it says as delivery methood.

 

[AdamG94]

SSD is pretty much download only.. at least with resellers.

So Musicians friend offer a download version then?

If not I'll get it from AudioMidi.

 

[Audiosprite]

Great deals:

http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.co...re-Drum-Kits-EX-Virtual-Instrument?sku=582521

http://www.audiomidi.com/Steven-Slate-Drums-EX-Expansion-Deal-P14003.aspx

...am i stupid if i don't get the 5 expansions for that price?

 

[jipchen]

So Musicians friend offer a download version then?

If not I'll get it from AudioMidi.

Do a little research, one reviewer wrote "got the license code in a DVD box" so it looks like it's an actual package you get..
Audiomidi works great for lots of people outside the US.

 

[RUJoking]

Does anybody here use SSD for blast beats? In the sound demo on their site, the one blast beat they use for a demo of the "Cracky Metal Kit" sounded REALLY horrible to my ears. Embarrassingly bad, like a toy. The kicks sounded good if you like that electronic sound, and the snare was ok on the slower part, but once the speed picked up, it sounded amateur at best.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Or you can grab EZplayer Pro and have that same functionality with SSD! I just bought it and glad I did, all my grooves now integrate seamlessly with SSD.

Yeah I agree, SSD and ez player pro for the win.

I hate the way ez drummer sounds.

 

[Wolfeman]

Does anybody here use SSD for blast beats? In the sound demo on their site, the one blast beat they use for a demo of the "Cracky Metal Kit" sounded REALLY horrible to my ears. Embarrassingly bad, like a toy. The kicks sounded good if you like that electronic sound, and the snare was ok on the slower part, but once the speed picked up, it sounded amateur at best.

If you take the time to humanize everything, it sounds ok.

 

[Loren Littlejohn]

Here is some Dirk blasts using the cracky metal kit.

I just played them at what they were played at (200 bpm)

Cracky Metal Kit Blasts

 

[thefyn]

Does anybody here use SSD for blast beats? In the sound demo on their site, the one blast beat they use for a demo of the "Cracky Metal Kit" sounded REALLY horrible to my ears. Embarrassingly bad, like a toy. The kicks sounded good if you like that electronic sound, and the snare was ok on the slower part, but once the speed picked up, it sounded amateur at best.

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10032810

Kinda blastbeaty when it gets going (but slower)

This is a really quick test demo I did for JCM800 settings.

I'm using the Dream Theater kit. I'm a bedroom novice. I'm sure someone with some skills can make SS sound amazing.

 

[Audiosprite]

yeah, i caved. 10 gigs of shit! :hotjump:

 

[AdamG94]

yeah, i caved. 10 gigs of shit! :hotjump:

As did I aha.