Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi I want to use ez drummer to build drum loops for practice and am looking for a program to run it from, Cubase is a bit complicated for what i need is there any other simple program which i could run it from? As far as i am aware its a vst plugin if that helps. cheers steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahbenn Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 It may run standalone so you wouldnt need a host app. Check it out. If not, just get a stripped down version of cubase, like le or the like which will do the trick Cheers Benn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDDF Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 cubase! Ez drummer is excellent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnyMike Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I use sony acid with it. its very easy to use and has its own little window within sony acid. Try bit torrent if you are aware of it to download it hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Another alternative is the very good 'Hydrogen' programme - designed for Linux but now on Windows XP too. I really like it - easy to use and free: [url="http://www.hydrogen-music.org/?p=main"]http://www.hydrogen-music.org/?p=main[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 It's crap with garageband, in my opinion. There is a standalone player now that is free, you can audition samples but I don't think that you can put stuff together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) thanks for the clicky ped. kinda puts hammerhead in the shade eh !.ive just had 10 minutes of fun with the clave on 16th note triplets. good stuff. Edited May 19, 2008 by kennyrodg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Great isn't it? There is also a really cool one called Leafdrums2 which is similar but 'lighter'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 [quote name='Golchen' post='202367' date='May 19 2008, 07:19 PM']It's crap with garageband, in my opinion. There is a standalone player now that is free, you can audition samples but I don't think that you can put stuff together.[/quote] thats because garageband is crap. ive been using it with cubase sx3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Work's a treat here with Cubase. Very Stable. Garry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='202334' date='May 19 2008, 05:56 PM']Another alternative is the very good 'Hydrogen' programme - designed for Linux but now on Windows XP too. I really like it - easy to use and free: [url="http://www.hydrogen-music.org/?p=main"]http://www.hydrogen-music.org/?p=main[/url][/quote] I've downloaded this and it's a nice piece of software, but I'm having a problem with importing of drumkits, anybody else got this problem and do you know of any work around to the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='steve-norris' post='202251' date='May 19 2008, 04:34 PM']Hi I want to use ez drummer to build drum loops for practice and am looking for a program to run it from, Cubase is a bit complicated for what i need is there any other simple program which i could run it from? As far as i am aware its a vst plugin if that helps. cheers steve[/quote] If all you want to do is build loops to jam along to then i would suggest cubase. It's nowhere near as frightrning as it first appears. I got my first recording setup only two weeks ago - PC running EZDrummer and Guitar Rig- and ive already got to grips with it. I would suggest that if you do get anything simpler then after a few months you would have exhausted all it functions whereas with cubase it will hold you in good stead for a long time to come. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='uzzell' post='205889' date='May 25 2008, 11:31 AM']If all you want to do is build loops to jam along to then i would suggest cubase. It's nowhere near as frightrning as it first appears. I got my first recording setup only two weeks ago - PC running EZDrummer and Guitar Rig- and ive already got to grips with it. I would suggest that if you do get anything simpler then after a few months you would have exhausted all it functions whereas with cubase it will hold you in good stead for a long time to come. Hope that helps.[/quote] good call im using cubase sx3, EZcrummer, AmpliTube and Ampeg SVX. thats what i've recorded all of my [url="http://www.myspace.com/thenashvilleproject"]'the nashville project'[/url] stuff with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='Wooks' post='204817' date='May 23 2008, 10:10 AM']I've downloaded this and it's a nice piece of software, but I'm having a problem with importing of drumkits, anybody else got this problem and do you know of any work around to the problem?[/quote] [url="http://www.hydrogen-music.org/forum/?action=show_thread&thread=340&fid=6&page=1"]http://www.hydrogen-music.org/forum/?actio...id=6&page=1[/url] This should see you right - Basically you have to keep on 'unzipping' the folders until you get a bunch of .wav files - copy that to the directory as appropriate and it will be fine. You can use 7Zip as shown here or Winzip if you have it. Let me know of you have any problems - if in doubt just keep unzipping!!! Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cLepto-bass Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='nash' post='205908' date='May 25 2008, 12:06 PM']good call im using cubase sx3, EZcrummer, AmpliTube and Ampeg SVX. thats what i've recorded all of my [url="http://www.myspace.com/thenashvilleproject"]'the nashville project'[/url] stuff with.[/quote] Just had a listen to you work on myspace and its sounding pretty damn good, just a quisk question. How good is the Ampeg SVX, ive considered buying it but i wanted to hear opinions on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooks Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='ped' post='205914' date='May 25 2008, 12:15 PM'][url="http://www.hydrogen-music.org/forum/?action=show_thread&thread=340&fid=6&page=1"]http://www.hydrogen-music.org/forum/?actio...id=6&page=1[/url] This should see you right - Basically you have to keep on 'unzipping' the folders until you get a bunch of .wav files - copy that to the directory as appropriate and it will be fine. You can use 7Zip as shown here or Winzip if you have it. Let me know of you have any problems - if in doubt just keep unzipping!!! Cheers ped[/quote] Thanks Ped with your help I've got it working...thanks mate!! Sy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironside1966 Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 What about BFD IMHO for more realistic. Also works standalone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='uzzell' post='205918' date='May 25 2008, 12:23 PM']Just had a listen to you work on myspace and its sounding pretty damn good, just a quisk question. How good is the Ampeg SVX, ive considered buying it but i wanted to hear opinions on it.[/quote] Ampeg SVX is flippin ace! It's works stand alone as well, which is great for playing along to CDs with. As you have no doubt seen on the website, you have a range of different cabs and Amp selections. In the mix, I think they sound really authentic! Highly recommended.. also by a few seasoned pros I know too! As for EZDrummer... I have used it in pro tools as well as cubase; we have Superior drummer 2, by the same company, on its way soon. Looks like it's going to be a real giant killer, as I undertsand the installation comes on sets of DVDs! AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='Wooks' post='206008' date='May 25 2008, 04:00 PM']Thanks Ped with your help I've got it working...thanks mate!! Sy[/quote] Glad to hear it :0) Cheers ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 [quote name='uzzell' post='205918' date='May 25 2008, 12:23 PM']Just had a listen to you work on myspace and its sounding pretty damn good, just a quisk question. How good is the Ampeg SVX, ive considered buying it but i wanted to hear opinions on it.[/quote] cheers dude. the ampeg program is sweet. in the past ive used the ampeg svx set to 8x10 and cl head with the tubescreamer from amplitube and that sounded pretty sweet. on my stuff ive used the standard kit. on stuff for my metal band ive used drum kit from hell which is so good. apparently meshugah used DFH on their new record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote name='nash' post='206079' date='May 25 2008, 06:13 PM']apparently meshugah used DFH on their new record.[/quote] from the ToonTrack website, some more info... [quote]Drumkit From Hell aka DFH® was originally created to address Toontrack® Music´s own needs for better and heavier drums in musicproduction. As a result the Toontrack® productionteam decided to record a drumlibrary with the best musicians and producers available in Swedish heavy metal. Little did they know what they had started. Drumkit From Hell was awarded 5 of 5 in Sound on Sound and an EQ Magazine Exceptional Quality award and launched Toontrack® Music and the DFH® brand in a major way into the sample business enabling the development of the Superior and EZdrummer® samplers. To celebrate and signify the importance of Drumkit From Hell Toontrack® has decided to re-release it as an EZX® expansion pack for EZdrummer®. The DFH® EZX® contains the essence of what Toontrack® is originally all about. The commitment to excellence through collaboration with the best players and producers aimed at helping you to make better, more inspired music. This version of DFH® includes both the original DFH® release and the Add-On pack that was released subsequently. The sounds for DFH® were played, recorded and produced at Dug Out studios by Tomas Haake, Daniel Bergstrand, Mattias Eklund and Fredrik Thordendal. All sounds have been re-mixed at Toontrack® Studios by Mattias Eklund and we´ve added custom MIDI files from the diabolically gifted musician and guitar player of Meshuggah, Fredrik Thordendal plus MIDI played by Tomas Haake of Meshuggah, Owe Lingvall of Nocturnal Rites, Mattias Grahn of Naglfar and Efraim Juntunen of Persuader. Metal at its best. Rock on dude.[/quote] Mattias Eklund is a sick sick gifted guitarist.. I had no idea he was working for ToonTrack too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 thats metal. apparently the superior version has some drum mics options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 [quote name='nash' post='206473' date='May 26 2008, 12:06 PM']thats metal. apparently the superior version has some drum mics options[/quote] Does it ever!!!!!!! lol - Check out the demo video on the website. It's a long vid, but shows off some amazing natural reverb from some of the best studios around the world... Including some little place the Beatles used.. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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