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I wanted to ask you guys because if I ask Drummers they will say real drums sound the best. So, my question.

I want to record guitar, bass, but I want to have drums as well all on the computer. But I don't want to learn drums. .

What sounds as good as real drums, drum machines, electronic drums, or anything else.
 
I use looping software called fruity loops. I think it's easier to use than a drum machine. No matter what you use, you'll still have to learn a few things about drumming.
 
Does it sound like real drums for Rock, Jazz, blues or anything else that comes out from my fingers.
 
guitarjesus said:
I wanted to ask you guys because if I ask Drummers they will say real drums sound the best.
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Most musicians AND listeners, will say that as well. Real drums DO sound the best.
I was talking to a friend of mine last night about his recent recording sessions, and he could not stop talking about a program that he uses called 'Reason'...He loves it!
Perhaps someone else out there knows more about it.
Good luck.


Take care,
Tony
 
guitarjesus said:
Does it sound like real drums for Rock, Jazz, blues or anything else that comes out from my fingers.
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A lot of it is samples of real drums. But to make it sound "real" you have to learn a few things about drumming like where to stress the beat.
 
Natrually accoustic drums sound the most "real" but they also require tuning skill, perfromance skill, a decent room and the proper recording gear.

Electronic drums can get very close to authentic sounds (except for cymbals - e-cymbals will never sound "real") but you still need chops.

Drum machines can sound pretty authentic (or not) it depends on the machine, but programming (or playing) drum machines does require some skill/knowledge of drums,

If you don't really want to learn about "drums" something like Fruity Loops or some other cut and past loop program (Acid, etc) would likely be the best.

However, if you want your drums track to "feel real" in addition to "sounding real" it would be helpful for you to learn the basic "role" of each part of the kit )snare, vs. kick, etc).
 
I agree with a lot of what the others have been saying. A drummer myself, I like the sound of "real" drums. Someone mentioned something about a computer software called Reason. I've used it before and will tell you this. Reason, to me, was and still is a very "advanced" program to work with. It may take you time, but if you're looking for something close to real drums in a short period of time, I'd say use either fruity loops or some of the specfic cakewalk products. They have some software where it's mainly real sounding and high quality drum sounds/patterns. Also, you should try to get a feel for the many different parts of a drum kit, i.e. hats, ride, snare, etc.
 
Looping software is only as good as the samples you use. I have Fruity Loops for when I am recording a diddy at 3am. Of course, I have a real set that I mic, I really don't like the idea of looped drums. I would find a site with good loops and use them instead of the premade Fruity Loop samples.
 
You don't have to stick to FL-samples. Load your own samples in FL! FL is flexibel enough to make realistic swinging drums!
 
Fruity Loops and Reason are great. But I prefer the drum tools plug-ins from MusicLab with Native Instrument's Battery and the Battery Studio Drums samples. The MusicLab plug-ins currently require that you have a Cakewalk product or Cubase SX, or FXpansions Dr-008, which is is also great for drums without the MusicLab plug-ins. For more or DR-008 and the MusicLab drum tools check here .
 
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