Nail Soup Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 I'm gradually improving my set up, and wondering if EZDrummer (or similar product) would benefit me. The product, and the associated expansion packs, seem like a lot of money. I'm willing to pay, but I suspect that what I have might be good enough for my needs. What do I have? Studio one plug-in called "Impact" It is easy to use Supports velocity layers Can be programmed in grid mode (piano roll) or via tapping MIDI pads I can construct my own kits from WAV files. Has standard features like choke groups, changing the envelope of the sound etc. Features that EZ Drummer that I think I don't need: Midi Loops (I program drums from scratch... probably sounds worse as a result, but I want it to be my own work) Changing Mic placement So, here is where I'd appreciate advice: Are there any other features of EZ-drummer type plug-ins that I should take into consideration? Am I making a mistake to dismiss MIDI loops and mic placement ? Any other thoughts/advice on the topic? Is it easy to obtain packs of drum his with velocity layers for my Impact? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 5, 2021 Share Posted July 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, Nail Soup said: So, here is where I'd appreciate advice: ... Are there any other features of EZ-drummer type plug-ins that I should take into consideration? No, not really, for what you're doing. EZ-Drummer can be played from an e-kit, 'live', or recorded from such a kit; I don't know if that's the case with Impact or not. Am I making a mistake to dismiss MIDI loops and mic placement ? No, except for the ease of using a MIDI loop as a basis for 'tweaking' to one's needs. I often do this, as what I'd do from scratch would be close to what's in the MIDI file. All I need to do, using a MIDI file, is change to what I really want (dynamics, subtleties, accents, 'more' or 'less', depending ... MIDI Drum files can be sourced from anywhere, though, not just EZ-Drummer. Mic placing is of limited use for the type of stuff you or I are doing, I suspect. I do use the Mixer a lot, though, to change or eliminate 'bleed', or add/subtract 'ambience' mics. Nuances, though. Any other thoughts/advice on the topic? If what you're doing ain't broke, don't fix it. There are dozens of 'rabbit holes'; choose wisely. Is it easy to obtain packs of drum his with velocity layers for my Impact? Here, at PreSonus..? About £30 a pop, I think. Here's one... Tom Brechtlein Drums Vol.1 - Stereo ... Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 (edited) Whether you need it or not, only you can decide. What I will say is it's an absolutely superb bit of software. If you are recording however, Superior Drummer 3 is in an entirely different league. Edited July 6, 2021 by Newfoundfreedom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 6, 2021 Share Posted July 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Newfoundfreedom said: Whether you need it it not, only you can decide. What I will say is it's an absolutely superb bit of software. If you are recording however, Superior Drummer 3 is in an entirely different league. I concur, on all counts, with the proviso that Superior Drummer 3 is far more expensive. Worth it, for many, but far more expensive just the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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