What are you using for drum tracks? I have an old version of Fruity Loops (like a beat box sequencer) and an M-Audio Rock Drums sample disc. It sounds OK, but I'm not sure how much of that is my programming and how much is the software. It would be great for electronic music, but any human element is missing.
So:
1. How can I improve my drum tracks? I'm aware of slightly changing volume on repeated hi hat hits, and I use a touch of "swing" to make it feel a little less mechanical. What other tips for this type of software?
2. I've heard about Drumkit from Hell, and they have several products it seems. I currently use Cakewalk 9 with NO support for VSTs, so an imbedded plug-in won't work. Is there a version that runs stand-alone and can output a .wav file? Also, it sounds good for metal and rock, but how about more laid back samples for jazz and country? It would be nice to cover a wide range of styles if I purchased software...
So:
1. How can I improve my drum tracks? I'm aware of slightly changing volume on repeated hi hat hits, and I use a touch of "swing" to make it feel a little less mechanical. What other tips for this type of software?
2. I've heard about Drumkit from Hell, and they have several products it seems. I currently use Cakewalk 9 with NO support for VSTs, so an imbedded plug-in won't work. Is there a version that runs stand-alone and can output a .wav file? Also, it sounds good for metal and rock, but how about more laid back samples for jazz and country? It would be nice to cover a wide range of styles if I purchased software...
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