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RAMI
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Realistic drum tracks CAN be programmed and don't HAVE to be played.
BUT.....you have to understand how a drummer plays. That includes variations in velocity, understanding things like ghost notes, and just generally knowing what a drummer would do to make it sound realistic. Don't listen to anyone on a ridiculous rant on his high horse saying basically nothing that's relevant. Some people have no choice and no access to a real drummer and have to work with what they have. It can be done, I've heard some pretty good programmed drums. I used MIDI for years when I lived in an apartment and couldn't drum. Is it better to have a real drummer? Of course it is (if he's any good). But you can still do it, you just have to take the time to learn how to program the way a real drummer would play.
BUT.....you have to understand how a drummer plays. That includes variations in velocity, understanding things like ghost notes, and just generally knowing what a drummer would do to make it sound realistic. Don't listen to anyone on a ridiculous rant on his high horse saying basically nothing that's relevant. Some people have no choice and no access to a real drummer and have to work with what they have. It can be done, I've heard some pretty good programmed drums. I used MIDI for years when I lived in an apartment and couldn't drum. Is it better to have a real drummer? Of course it is (if he's any good). But you can still do it, you just have to take the time to learn how to program the way a real drummer would play.