SAE Magazine 13-2

116 T he list of available sample packs at the moment appears endless. There are digital versions for nearly any gen- re, instrument and sound. Usually they are clearly arranged in a visually appealing way in so-called ‘sound libraries’ and, thanks to the range of avail- able formats, are compatible with most of the com- mon software samplers. Apart from rare sounds and instruments where it is often hard to find musicians to play them, it is usually the authentic digital version of drum tracks that are most interesting for the eager home pro- ducer. This has quite a few important advantages. Firstly, the recording of an acoustic drumset is a highly complex task. Apart from the technical know- ledge, which is not to be underestimated, you need a lot of technical equipment. For example 16 micro- phones for a recording could be considered normal. Subsequently, you need an audio interface with 16 tracks as well as the necessary cabling and stand. Additionally, there is the volume produced when hitting a drum and the risk that the noise may land you in trouble with your neighbours! Furthermore, you also have to consider the acous- tics of the recording room. Flutter echoes, rever- Production & Know How // Drummer vs. Sampler berations and reflections appointing results. If you expenses for the drumme port, it becomes clear that risky. It seems to be a mo to book a professional stu software. At the moment there are libraries available for less include “Studio Drummer and “SSD4 Platinum” by proven to be reliable softw Due to elaborate technol tomise many different pa gramme the tracks to be Groove templates provid can help breath life into p humanising parameters c and velocity levels may b I also find that virtual echo of legendary studios to tra To create an individual s you have to get an electr between 250 and 8000 e software via MIDI and let The advantages of workin With the one-off investme hardware such as an ele booking of a drummer, yo from home that cost little Obviously the decision either a sound library or re producer. Home recording equipment for drum files. Photo:JanBerger

SAE Magazine 13-2

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