<quotes repositioned and trimmed by admin> --- In logic-users@yahoogroups.com, Paul Najar <pnajar@...> wrote: > It's performance is CPU hungry to be sure. It's architecture is > superb for mixing real sounding drum recordings and it's available > libraries are quite extensive now - but you have to be a great drum > programmer for it to mean anything at all and be prepared to spend > some time with it's output architecture, direct panning & ambient mic > flipping and finding the best midi velocities for every sound to get > the most out of it. Also factor extra $$$'s for additional library. > You will definitely want some. The standard kits are OK if not a bit > weak in the kick drum area. > > My summary - deep and very rewarding. BFD is awesome but needs real work (like a REAL drum kit would) to really blossom - multiple outputs, decent compressors, gates, eq, detailed programming etc. I also find the bundled original kits a little 'scratchy' but the 'deluxe' & 'Andy Johns' kits are wonderful. If you are new to recording drums or are struggling with BFD then get hold of a book called 'Recording Drums' by Dallan Beck (http://www.amazon.com/Musicians-Guide-Recording-Drums/dp/0634057146) which shows you how and will open up BFD's possibilities to you. I have also just read a fantastic review for Scarbee Imperial Drums XL which is similarly priced and spec'ed but has a more traditional HALION front end - I would love to hear your views on this one! Joe