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4tracker
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My big problem is the drums, specifically using midi or loops. These obviously tend to sound fake but also repetitive. Even if removing some quantization or adding off-ticks they don't sound right. The recordings sound robotic and lack feel, too repetitive, and it's hard to create or find the exact right beat to match songs.
Any opinions on trying to do this?
I am a bit discouraged. But one option is to record it all this way, then find a drummer to do real drums at a later time.
Obviously I know it is possible, but what I mean in the title is whether it is possible to make a good record like this. I realize artists like Beck have used program drums on rock records. But those songs are very simple. If the song is dynamic (think more like Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc) can you use midi, loops, or programmed drums? Or would you say an artist is better off stripping the songs down and just doing acoustic guitar?
Any opinions on trying to do this?
I am a bit discouraged. But one option is to record it all this way, then find a drummer to do real drums at a later time.
Obviously I know it is possible, but what I mean in the title is whether it is possible to make a good record like this. I realize artists like Beck have used program drums on rock records. But those songs are very simple. If the song is dynamic (think more like Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana, etc) can you use midi, loops, or programmed drums? Or would you say an artist is better off stripping the songs down and just doing acoustic guitar?