Drum Software/Machine Recommendations

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Which Drum Software do you use/recommend?

  • Drums on Demand Vol 1-4

    Votes: 5 3.7%

  • Fruity Loops

    Votes: 18 13.2%

  • BFD

    Votes: 22 16.2%

  • BOSS DR880

    Votes: 15 11.0%

  • BOSS DR770

    Votes: 4 2.9%

  • BOSS DR670

    Votes: 2 1.5%

  • Alesis SR16

    Votes: 8 5.9%

  • Other

    Votes: 62 45.6%
  • Total voters
    136
ido1957

ido1957

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Drums on Demand Vol 1-4
Fruity Loops
BFD
Boss Dr880
Boss DR770
Boss DR670
Alesis SR16
Other

What drum software/machine do you use? I play original pop / rock / country / MOR stuff.
I want to move into a better sound but don't want to spend days programing a song. This is a list of things I've seen a round but I'm sure there are more. Your recommendations are appreciated and any pros, cons, good or bad experience, price etc. Thanks.
Gerry
 
I just ordered the "Drumkit From Hell 2" softsynth. Due in Friday. I haven't used it yet, but I will be.
 
i use hotstepper which doesnt come with good drum samples but you can record your own or download some offline. Search hard enough and youll get some good ones.

BTW, this is one of the only free drum machines ive been able to find that does other times other than 4/4 types
 
What kind of music are you making? There are alot of drum machines out there
 
altitude909 said:
What kind of music are you making? There are alot of drum machines out there
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I play original pop / rock / country / MOR stuff.
 
Then BFD or DFH should be good. Anything with a "humanizing" feature (some walk on the timing). The rolands/akais/alesis will sound really mechanical unless your a really good midi programer but will work for scratch drums. Something idiot proof like groove agent may work for you too (I actually find GA very usefull for programing midi drums).

If your looking for "quality" than BFD or DFH both have large libs of real drum kits where you can adjust mics, rooms, etc
 
Hydrogen - which also has humazing features built in.

Used to use an SR16 years ago; prob a little dated now
 
dude, reason 3.o or higher is the best! hands down. the drum sounds are actually .wav samples of real drums. plus there is a tempo map where you can easily draw subtle tempo changes (usally a chorus might be slightly faster and more energetic even though the tempo is still the same bpm and timing) not to mention cool flam and velocity controls. i also have a roland mc505 and an old dr.rhythm. reason blows them away. i dont do dance music either so i am into making realistic sounding drums as well. if your into pop/rock/country. good luck. cheers
--->russ far
 
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at this point, my next purchase will be one of the following:

yamaha dd-55
drums on demand
drumkit from hell
a junior drumkit
alesis brain, with DIY triggers
 
As soon as I can find a deal on a used set of Rolands, I'll be running BFH in Cubase from them.
 
Drumkit From Hell Superior is the best drum software I've heard, so I'll use it until I hear something better.
 
I use Drums on Demand and love it. I have all 4 Vols. :cool: Recommened!
 
I started with the DR-670 and longed for something a bit more advanced. I opted for trading in the 670 for an 880. WOW....they are like a whole other world. Not only are the samples so much more like the real thing, but fully adjustable in ALL regards as far as soundstage placement, tonal characteristics, effects etc. Not to mention a lot more of them in general. Programming capabilites are vastly improved and the overall layout and functionality of the entire box is superior. All in all it truly is a "top of the line" product. For those of you that have a electric guitar the GT-6 derived processor on board is a huge plus as well. You can't go wrong........
 
is there a mapping program on DKFH or BFD that comes with it?

Or do you have to buy a midi keyboard or a specific sequencer?

I have the Boss DR3 and looking to uprade to one of these two programs, both have insane sounds, (from the samples on their sites)

Just wondering if the learning curve is hard, and can you easily create full songs, I bascially have the drum patterns on the DR3 but just want to get better sounds, and mapp them into these progframs.

thanks
 
Ido, I'd never recommend this option to most people, but IF (a big IF) you actually play drums, like drumming but hate programming, and have a small budget... the little $200 Yamaha DD55 is a great option. Drums are a secondary instrument for me, so I moved to this machine after becoming frustrated with using loops and keyboard percussion. What a difference in sound--the human feel is finally back in my prog-jazz-rock drum tracks. The dd55 sounds great, very similar to V-drums, but a non-drummer would hate this thing. of course, a full e-set would be even better although a lot more money and physical space are necessary.

This review more or less sums up my experience with this toy-like (but definitely not a toy) Yammie: http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/drums-percussion/yamaha-dd55/417247/

Best,
J.
 
Nothing in the software world is better than Drumkit From Hell Superior/Custom & Vintage or BFD. Personally, I went with DFHS and I'm happy. I program it through Fruity Loops. Also, I'm planning on purchasing Jamstix soon to get the job done faster.
 
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