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Posted on Apr 09, 2003 02:28 am
St. Dave
Member Since: Dec 23, 2002
I can't drum; I don't have a drumset. So to create drums for the recordings I do at my home I use my Mac's QuickTime Synthesizer. This is my general approach:
1. Sequence MIDI drums in Pro Tools Free
2. Convert to QuickTime MIDI file
Now, my problem with QuickTime MIDI drums is that they sound so... unreal. I know it's a long shot, but is there a (free) program available for the Mac that imports MIDI files and allows me to use my own samples for each of the different drums? Basically, I'd like something that takes my pre-existing drum files and simply replaces the QuickTime Musical Synthesizer's voices.
Since there probably isn't, I was also looking at FruityLoops for the PC. Can anyone tell me more about it, specifically if it can import MIDI and whether it'll sound better than QuickTime's anemic drums?
Thanks.
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Apr 09, 2003 11:44 am Fruity Loops is FANTASTIC! Tons of people around here swear by Fruity Loops including myself. I'm not sure about whether or not you'll be able to import your existing files into it, but I am absolutely sure that you can get a better sound from it than QT. All you need is Fruity and an assortment of good drum samples and you're styling.
Apr 09, 2003 04:38 pm i've been able to import midi files into fruity. i don't remember how i did it, but i know it did. i found nintendo game midi files outline and somehow imported then in an assigned VSTis. it's certainly possible
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Apr 09, 2003 09:23 pm Yes, you can import standard midi files into Fruity. They have a demo version you can get your hands on I believe. Otherwise, take a look in our links directory www.homerecordingconnection.com/links.php and look at the freeware section. I am sure you will find something there. I am updating the links section day by day, so check back if you dont find anything, but Im sure you will.
Apr 10, 2003 03:05 am Well, I downloaded the Natural Studio Kit. I imported my MIDI file into a new Pro Tools document and started sequencing the drums by hand. It sounds better than the MIDI, but it took four hours of my life! I'm definately gonna look into FruityLoops as soon as I go home this weekend so I can use my Dad's PC...
Thanks for the advice everybody.
Apr 23, 2003 11:08 pm Update -- I'm such an idiot. I didn't even think to check whether QuickTime's musical instruments were a Soundfont (they are). I got some free new ones off the net which sound much better than Quicktime's built-in stuff.
Problem solved. Thanks for the help.
WaltChief Cook and Bottle WasherMember
Since: May 10, 2002
Apr 24, 2003 12:52 pm Maybe for you St. Dave! Look what you have done. You and Jamie! Now I know about more things I can do with Fruity Loops. How am I suposta keep up with all this. I just don't know about this site. Too much good stuff. So many great options. All your fault too!
