Drums Software And Recording |
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 30 2013, 10:25 PM
|
|
QUOTE (Barthandelus @ Oct 30 2013, 08:22 PM)  Hi guys! first try http://www.asio4all.com/ , this should allow your amp to plug in to your computer .A better sound card(interface) would be the first thing I spend money on, most come with a daw light version, but you could just use reaper, you will pretty much have to lay out your drum track- reaper will just play/record what is programmed, also if you get a interface many of the ones that have protools light can't get plugins, I have been happy with presonusNeed a little advice here - Im looking at some drum software, and the stuff that seems most popular is Reaper and Superior Drummer 2. I realise that SD comes with pre-made bars (phrases or grooves i think they call them?? Any difference?) Once i get these loops in to Reaper, can i tweak them note for note? Can i build my own drum tracks completely from scratch? As in a two kicks there, a snare there, drag it a long a bit, etc.? Can i get other instruments for Reaper, such as strings, basses, synths etc.? I would like to make some backing tracks. Also, what is the best way to get my amp connected to my sound card (an Asus Xonar D2) ? Some say the end of the effects loop to the line in on the sound card? My amp (Blackstar HT20) has an Emulated Output, which i *think* is a line out. Do i need any additional hardware between the amp and computer? A mic in front of the speaker isnt gonna work due to volume. Any advice on this would be really helpful as iv never done this before!  Thanks for your help, its appreciated. -B |
 |
 
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 31 2013, 12:34 AM
|
|
QUOTE (Barthandelus @ Oct 30 2013, 02:22 PM) Can i get other instruments for Reaper, such as strings, basses, synths etc.? I would like to make some backing tracks. Yes you can can get other instruments, I recommend you to take a look at Native Instruments they have a big and cool collection of virtual instruments. They also have drum instruments but I haven't use them so I can't give you a review on them. Take a look too at Addictive Drums ir has a lot of sounds, drum kits, and beats, and it sounds really cool. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 31 2013, 05:58 AM
|
|
I'm sure Todd will have tons of advice on this front, but until he chimes in, both Toontrack drum software options are really good. EZ Drummer is a cheaper option - I use it and have had really good success - programming drums to taste is very time consuming given every MIDI note has a myriad of options you can tweak to help the sound. Time swells, sound swells, articulations --- very difficult to do by hand. - I would recommend a package like SD or EZ that has samples you can drag and drop into your DAW's time line, then you can move the notes around - really reduces the time required to get the basics down.
here's a raw sample I did for a personal project. It has chokes, time swells, volume swells, etc. that I took and combined with other samples. Much easier to "borrow" sounds that already exist! https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/46242175/DrumTrack.mp3 -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
My Band Forum: http://passionfly.site/chat  |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 31 2013, 02:07 PM
|
|
there are also a few students that have threads learning what you have posted , these threads would be a quick starter for you as well
or I am sure this will help https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...t=0&start=0 along with you tube having much help as well |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oct 31 2013, 06:18 PM
|
|
All the best mate - glad if we could help out
Post the first track or idea you come with, ok? We can help out further from that point 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 1 2013, 02:37 AM
|
|
Just saw this thread!!! Some great advice
To sum up!1.)Many, but not all, built in sound cards are a bit rubbish but some are quite good In most cases with laptops, your sound card is so close to the other components it can be more noisey than is ideal and very few built in units have high quality input/output such as "balanced" XLR and Quarter inch jacks.THE TAKEAWAY *Make the best of your current gear while planning to upgrade If you can afford an external sound card/interface it will provide better inputs/outputs and get your sound processing away from your motherboard and other noisy bits There are many interfaces to get you started, I'd say check out the FOCUSRITE SCARLETT and perhaps avoid maudio for the simple reason that Maudio tends to stop making drivers for their gear each time the company changes ownership or introduces a new product line. 2.)Superior Drummer or Ez Drummer? THE TAKEAWAY *Both are spiff and both will allow you to tweak the built in beats and build beats from scratch. Superior is a bit "Superior" to be honest but keep in mind that most folks have a copy of EZ drummer since it's a bit cheaper and you can get cool expansion packs so it's the choice you'll find in many home setups. Given that, i'd say start with EZ just for compatibility with other folks FINALLY! Check out the RECORDING WIKI!!!! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/wiki/index.php/Recording This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Nov 1 2013, 02:39 AM |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nov 1 2013, 10:02 AM
|
|
I'd get Ez drummer, if you find you'd be better with superior drummer you can by an upgrade rather than have to spend the full amount on the program.
Check out Audiodeluxe.com for this stuff especially around Thanksgiving/Black Friday they will have awesome deals and discounts -------------------- My SoundCloud
Gear Tyler Burning Water 2K Burny RLG90 with BK Emeralds Fender US Tele with BK Piledrivers Epiphone 335 with Suhr Thornbuckers PRS SE Custom 24-08 Ax8 Fessenden SD10 PSG Quilter TT15 |
|
|
|
|
 
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
