SONAR 4 and Drumkit From Hell Superior

[metalhead28]

I don't use either of these, but I am thinking of going with them as long as I have a grasp on what I'm getting into. I'm hoping that someone with experience with these two software packages can let me know if I'm on the right track. -- I have no experience with MIDI but it seems to me with the feature called "piano roll" in SONAR I can basically step-program the MIDI to control the Drumkit From Hell samples (or any other midi driven instrument/sampler). So I won't have to worry about any external MIDI controller or being able to play real-time drums on a keyboard (YIKES) right? I'm finding some comments on these things around the board but it's always kinda vague. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance

 

[minofifa]

yup that's basically the jist of it...

i use sonar as my host but i decided to go with reason insted of drunkit from hell. i have the reason drum kits refill and it sounds awsome. If you are determined to go with a vsti (thats what drumkit from hell is) have you considered BFD by Fxpansion? i have heard some good things about their package.

that is right about the midi programming though. it can be tedious but the results (in my opinion) dominate drum loops. haveing a simple midi controller would be a plus but it is not completely necessary, it just helps speed things up a bit.

 

[metalhead28]

Thanks! Especially for the superfast reply!
I have heard of BFD but it seems I've heard more people rave about the realism and sound of DFH. I will have to check into it though. Thanks again.

 

[Middleman]

I use them both and I would suggest getting a drumpad tringger like this http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/TriggerFinger-main.html or maybe this one http://www.musiciansbuy.com/mb/item.asp?ic=MPD16.

A midi keyboard just does not have the nuances of a drumpad when you are tyring to build authentic sounding tracks. Just punching notes in the Piano Roll view won't provide much in the way of subtle drum sounds.