Superior 2.0 preorder!!
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I agree with 006. What are "metal drums"? I have been using the rock kit in EZ Drummer and this thing smokes just about any kit any metal drummer I ever recorded had. The only thing I can think of that would be 'meta'l is using clear heads instead of coated and with bass drums having the drum dampened a lot. Other than that, a kit is a kit, its the drummer that makes it "metal".
I have been adding a sample to the kick anyway and the EZ Drummer snare smokes. You dont need a sample for that because its already consistent. This is with the Rock kit though, the metal kit stinks in my opinion. But the metal pre made beats rule.
Now here is my question. Are the cymbals in Superior 2.0 going to be as good as real cymbals? In EZ, I have noticed that the cymbal quality is good, but you dont get the kind of 3D presence you get from real cymbals. That to me is what gives it away as "canned" drums in the final examination. We're all used to sampled shells. Its the cymbals that seem to be the sticky part now.
Regarding using 2.0 in real life, can someone talk me through this? Lets say I record a drummer to a click, then I want to replace his sounds with 2.0. Whats the best way to do this?
Or would I record him with an E Kit? Obviously that would be easier. But I have a feeling that for playing very fast, there might be too much delay.
Third option, what about recording an e kit and using real cymbals? This to me seems best. Record with an E kit if possible and then mic up real cymbals. Any comments guys?
Thanks!
Colin
I have been adding a sample to the kick anyway and the EZ Drummer snare smokes. You dont need a sample for that because its already consistent. This is with the Rock kit though, the metal kit stinks in my opinion. But the metal pre made beats rule.
Now here is my question. Are the cymbals in Superior 2.0 going to be as good as real cymbals? In EZ, I have noticed that the cymbal quality is good, but you dont get the kind of 3D presence you get from real cymbals. That to me is what gives it away as "canned" drums in the final examination. We're all used to sampled shells. Its the cymbals that seem to be the sticky part now.
Regarding using 2.0 in real life, can someone talk me through this? Lets say I record a drummer to a click, then I want to replace his sounds with 2.0. Whats the best way to do this?
Or would I record him with an E Kit? Obviously that would be easier. But I have a feeling that for playing very fast, there might be too much delay.
Third option, what about recording an e kit and using real cymbals? This to me seems best. Record with an E kit if possible and then mic up real cymbals. Any comments guys?
Thanks!
Colin
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I can only tell you a couple of ways to do it - but there are more (depending on your DAW).
Option 1 - if in Logic --> use Audio To Score function for the drum track --> Map the notes accordingly oo your Instrument Track (where you have S2 instantiated) --> voila
Option 2 - purchase DrumTracker --> tell DrumTracker to use the S2 midi map, etc. --> Choose which kit piece you want to replace --> voila
Those are just a couple of ways to do it.
Take care.
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
Sweetwater now says that they'll be getting the full version during the week of 7/06 and the upgrade during the week of 7/13 
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I'm going to have to take you up on that offer.
I'll PM you closer to the departure date and we can go grab a pint or something. 
.You can always drop by at my place and watch me play around with it
I'm going to have to take you up on that offer.
I'll PM you closer to the departure date and we can go grab a pint or something.
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
Ah yes, thanks. Drumtracker. Not available yet I see. But it just might be out in time. I start recording in late July early August.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Kazrog
Kazrog, Inc.
Metal drums do exist!!! Scott Columbus of MANOWAR uses them exclusively:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Columbus
I'll keep my eyes on it while at work.
