Using samples with Live Drums

[ChadAustin]

I'm really curious on this one.

I love recording drums as I feel they are the basis of the entire song.

But sometimes I feel I need to add a little embelishment by replacing performed parts with samples... no disrespect intended to the wonderful drummers out there.

I always record the entire kit, and then replace what I feel might be beneficial to the particular tune.

I usually only replace the Bass drum... sometimes the toms. The overheads and snare always stay in the mix (although there may be something in the future, I just cannot predict, where I take them out).

Thoughts? Suggestions? Curses?

Chad
www.thelogicmusic.com
www.chadaustin.com

 

[Bulls Hit]

Ditto.
I always replace the kick as I have a hard time getting a good kick sound in my room. Sometimes the floor tom too if it sounds like ass.

Always keep the snare though