Hey GMC,

I'd like to make my own backings, so I can use them to make my own songs, SI lessons, etc. etc. Now I can record guitars in Reaper and that's about it. So I need a drum program, easy to use, and FREE! I just need some simple beats and the ability to change the samples. I'd also need a Drum VST and maybe some other instrument for chords, like keys or orchestra.

I know I kinda want the best for the lowest price and I know that's not possible. I'd like to hear your opinions on what are the best ways to go!

I can't help a lot here since I use Cubase for all my backings etc.,
not sure of free VST drums tho, there might be some...

http://www.xlnaudio.com/?page=downloads&am...age=demoversion

Check this out. Addictive Drums demo version, it's great to offer you basic beats on acoustic drums, you can also do a lot of settings. 3/4, 4/4 6/8, all kinds of fills. Although a demo version, it's great!

For £20 you can get Acoustica Beatcraft which is quite good. I know it's not free but it's a lot cheaper than something like Ezdrummer or Addictive drums.

Any tips?

For free, hardly you can find anything good Kaz, but here are some free VSTi's that you can try and see how they sound man:
http://freevst.blogspot.com/search/label/D...max-results=100
http://www.audiomastermind.com/browse-drum...-5887030-1.html

Take a look at this one Cacewalk studio instruments

ups,it's not free,sorry !

This post has been edited by Sinisa Cekic: May 16 2009, 09:26 AM

ive been working with a lot of free VSTs

if you want, i can record a video and show you what i use, or record a guide to cheap recording

Wow, that would be awesome. it doesn't have to be a big guide, it would be cool if you could show me how to create a simple BT, for instance drums, bass and something to get a harmony. Ofcourse i could use rhythm guitar for harmony

Great!!

BTW... I created https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...=23124&st=0 this page, so I have some recources to choose from

Anyone? I need help on this

I've seen lots of people asking questions on this subject... I think if someone, somewhere, has the opportunity to make an SI lesson on making BT's, he'll become very popular around here At least you'd be my pall

Hm, this would be a cool challenge for me. I have holidays for a week now, so I book this lesson!

The trouble with that is its very software specific.

I could make you a sweet lesson on making nice BTs with guitar pro, sonar 7, superior drummer, and hardcore bass.

But if you dont use those progs how useful would it be?

Most people here have GP5, so if it's possible to make BT's using that.... Would be cool

Whether you use AD or Superior Drummer, you still need to know how to get those programs started, using them as Vst, what about MIDI and so on!

Sure, I do it like this. I´ll start with the lesson tomorrow I think.

Sure Kaz, you have to learn the DAW, MIDI and VST instruments, but once you learn them you can make really realistic and cool sounding backings. GP is just not made for that.

I understand!

hey kaznie i havent forgotten about you! i have recorded the video of my desktop (it isnt the best of quality but itll work...i just need to do the voice over and write a written guide for you and ill be finished!

Wow, Wicked!!!