Learning rudiments will make things easier in the long run. Makes the difference between being a drummer and playing drums. Build the hands, build the feel, build the ears.
In my experience, compressing on the way in isn't the best idea-it can never be undone. Compress the recorded track after recorded to maybe even things out. Most important is technique. There is more to drumming than a good clock. Try tightening the spring(s) on the pedal ti make it respond...
As a recording "engineer", not necessarily. As a producer, a basic knowledge is essential. A producer is there to bring out the best in the artist. That may mean suggesting changes to the arrangement and composition of a song. You must be able to express your ideas.
I'm curious as to why you have Nuendo (a serious and expensive post production package) when there are other less expensive (sometimes free) products. It seems like you're wasting a $1500 software package. Or did you somehow get it for free.
I agree with everything but the "don't worry about copyright" part. Do it. For the USA, $35 per submission. Gather a bunch of songs, compile them into an "album", and register that. Multiple songs for the same price. Also, register with ASCAP, BMI, or whatever agengy covers where you are...
Wow times 2. I want to hear programmed drums that are indistinguishable (yeah, that's a big word. Had to spell check twice) for a real drummer regardless of programmer. And who is stuck in the "analog world"? There are some here who still have the skills to use tape, but most of us are in the...