Writing drum parts using instrument tracks without loops or downloads.

[Dave J Ryan MSP]

I would like to understand how others come up with realistic sounding drum tracks. I write them with the mouse without using loops in my library or using downloads. I don't find any of those approaches to be specific enough for what I think I want to hear. Im using PT 12 with NI Kontakt. Pretty dynamic drums. I started on an Alesis HR-16 & wore a few of them out, used a Alesis D-5 but nothing Iv ever used comes close to NI.

 

[Eric V]

I know this isn't what you asked, but I play electronic drums and use EZ Drummer 3 software. Works for me.