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Posted on Jan 25, 2008 07:52 pm
Paul Westbrook
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007
I am programming my drums into cubase le using the step editor. My only drum sounds are from the lm-7 built into the software. All I can get is a stereo output so I have to put reverb on the kit as a whole. Is there any drum software that will allow me to still step edit and use different outputs for each piece of the kit? I'm not crazy about reverb on the kick lol. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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olddogMember
Since: Jul 02, 2003
Jan 26, 2008 10:14 pm FruityLoops I believe can do that, there are several versions ranging from ~$99. There is also one I used to use, though it's not a plugin called LeafDrums that you can output wav files for each piece of the kit, that is shareware. www.leafdigital.com/softw...s/features.html
Cubase may also have script that will separate the midi tracks and you can then output them to separate audio tracks with whatever synth your using for the audio, similar to the way Sonar can.
Dan
cbc456Member
Since: Aug 29, 2007
Mar 26, 2008 11:48 pm Reason can do that. Both the dedicated drum machine and straight-up sampler have several assignable outputs.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 27, 2008 08:29 am Paul,
Hope you don't mind me askin questions along the same line. Sounds like we may be trying to do simular things...
I am outputing my midi recorded tracks through Halion 1, also a Stienberg sample player. Problem is you can't build yourself a custom kit. I love having the ability in C4 to output instant sound, but of course I would like to be able to build custom kits. Halion 3 will do this, but the reviews are poor at best. From what I read the sampling editor is yuck. Will drumcore work as Halion does as a "send to" plug within Cubase?
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 27, 2008 09:03 pm Hey Walt, yes it will. Or it can be rewired and used the same way with multiple outputs coming from DrumCore. And it can build complete custom kits. As can Battery from NI.
Quick answer so if ya need more info just ask and ye shall receive.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 28, 2008 12:21 am Thanks Noize! I think I'm good with that bit of info. Next step is to compare and try to get the most of what I want and don't. I really don't want a "drum machine" or "rythmer". Between the drum mapping facilities in C4 and using the Roland, I would much rather compose my own drum tracks. I now three that will "plug and Play" so to speak in C4 and allow me to place the sounds on the "triggers" I want. I do like the possibility of having a lot fo samples to choose from, and of course the more realistic (acoustic sounding) the better.
Just had a wonderfull tracking session with a drummer I played with for over 12 years in the BB. Damn, it makes tracking easy when you have that kind of talent behind the kit.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 29, 2008 10:00 pm Ya, I really like having the out board hardware for drums like the DM5 and the TD-6 but the software drum stuff is a bit more flexible. I like DrumCore for the ability it has to use any live samples and playe them with the internal midi loops to create arrangements which can be either the supplied ones or my own stored creations of midi loops. But I normally end up playing it with either the Alesi or the Roland and then replacing that with the sounds out of DrumCore with either stock sounds or my created ones. Its really nice to have a vast array to choose from of both dry and effected sounds.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Mar 30, 2008 12:51 am I've decided to pick up the TD-6 as my next step. I can't get around the kick and snare being tied together. It's just to confusing. Next stop will most likely be drum core. I got the TD-7 kit at a good enough price that I will still have a really nice kit for the money even after the purchase of the TD-6. All nine triggers and HH controler are pretty much prestine.
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Mar 30, 2008 09:14 pm Ya, its a good piece for sure and it will allow you so much more control over the end product.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Apr 01, 2008 01:14 am Must be a good piece of equipment. It's backordered till end of April. Oh well, maybe I'll tear apart the TD-7 and do some creative wiring :)
LokiCone PokerMember
Since: Apr 07, 2002
Apr 02, 2008 11:08 pm I've circuit bent some stuff in my day. Be careful. Theres not much science to it other than "Lets hope we don't screw up too much"
