On 03/11/2006, at 10:49 AM, gpiccolini wrote: > > > --- In logic-users@yahoogroups.com, "The Doghouse NYC" > <doghousenyc2@...> wrote: >> >> FWIW (and I sort of hate being the guy to say this...) a lot of it > has to do >> with the time and depth you put into finessing the drum parts. I > have heard >> some pretty mediocre drum samples sound fantastic with a little > programming >> magic. Don't over quantize, add little nuances, ghost notes, listen > to how >> and when a drummer fills, and some judicious (or not) use of fx > (try a >> little bit of saturation). >> ___ >> Nathan Rosenberg >> Music Production >> >> The Doghouse NYC >> www.doghouseNYC.com >> > I second that, > Even if BFD is not perfect, it´s really good. So if you can´t fool a > good drummer with your programming then you need a drummer or a drum > programmer. It´s not big deal, it happens to everybody all the > time... you can´t be good programming drums, bass, strings, pianos > and indian tabla... and also have fresh and good musical ideas and > also write great lyrics and also be Bob Clearmountain... It´s not > possible...sadly :D > BTW I almost exclusively use the grooves and fills that come with BFD, then tweak them slightly..kick patterns etc. The hats in particular are sooo different to programming. They usually need a little quantising. That really helps the authenticity. Cheers Clive Young www.studiotwelve.com.au Ph/Fax: +613 9808 1909 Mob/Cell: +61419 530 873 12 Roberts Avenue Box hIll South