new guy....probably a very old question

[cheapmic]

Hello all, very nice place you have here. Wandered around for awhile and knew quickly that I would enjoy it here. Definately a relative new commer to home recording, and really don't have all of the highest tech available. (really)

I've been a guitar player for 25 years and now at home with a young family want to create a space in my basement to create music.

What I'm looking for initially on this 1.2 gig system is a free or relatively cheap way of creating drum tracks. (no dance music sounds just some nice or even near accoustic sounding drums)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheap Mic (chosen due to the fact that other than a couple of fairly beat up sm 57's and 58's that's all I own)

[Richard Monroe]

Just a tip, most worthy traveller. I bet many of the dudes (and a lady or two) on this forum would prefer to use real drums. There are many engineers that will go either way, depending on the situation. In some ways the keyboard and midi people know more about fake drums than many drummers. I never touch the stuff, personally. Give me a human. YMMV.-Richie

[boingoman]

Richard is correct. But post this in some of the computer-based sections here, cubase, cakewalk, computer recording, and n-tracks. those guys will know where to find what you are looking for. Also search through old threads- I bet you aren't the first one who's asked this question.

[cheapmic]

Thank you both, a misplaced question on my part. I too would love a "Real" drummer in my space, however, the space itself does not allow for it.

Hope to talk to you both down the line.

Cheap Mic

[boingoman]

Not misplaced at all. Hope they can help.

[Richard Monroe]

You have to insinuate it slowly, Cheapmic. First a doumbek. They're harmless, right? One good thing about home recording is that there are quieter (and smaller) percussion instruments that can be great, and *you* could just do it. Come back to the light side of the force.. Later Djembe, Zarb.
maybe Bodrhan depending on the tune. Little drums can be made to sound big on a recording.-Richie

[boingoman]

Originally Posted by Richard Monroe

You have to insinuate it slowly, Cheapmic. First a doumbek. They're harmless, right? One good thing about home recording is that there are quieter (and smaller) percussion instruments that can be great, and *you* could just do it. Come back to the light side of the force.. Later Djembe, Zarb.
maybe Bodrhan depending on the tune. Little drums can be made to sound big on a recording.-Richie

LOLOLOL. Go Richard.