This is a complete update of my previous sfz mappings (http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=411011). DrumDrops is currently offering for free just the SingleHit Pack, but some users may have grabbed the MultiVelocity Pack while it was offered at zero cost. I mapped both sample sets, so grab the zip for the version you have.
Download links:
MULTI-VELOCITY PACK: http://www.mediafire.com/download/trao7 ... SFZ_01.zip
SINGLE HIT PACK: http://www.mediafire.com/download/kx1yn ... _SH_01.zip
Demo Multi-Velocity: http://www.mediafire.com/listen/hly79hl ... AHA_MV.mp3
Demo Single_Hits: http://www.mediafire.com/listen/3ojrjn7 ... AHA_SH.mp3
How to install:
- Download the Multi-Velocity or Single-Hit Sample pack from http://www.drumdrops.com/drum-samples/yamaha-hybrid-kit. Click on Buy Kit. The Single Hits Pack costs 0$.
- Unpack the samples wherever you like. I suggest you to rename the main folder so that you don't have spaces in the main folder name. Unpack the Sforzando folder inside the folder you created, so that the Sforzando directory is located alongside the other ones (SAMPLES or MV Pack Samples)
- Launch the Sforzando SFZ Player (http://www.plogue.com/products/sforzando/). Open Sforzando/MAIN.sfz
- Customize the sound and mix of this drumset by editing the MAIN.sfz file. You can change the volume, pan, and tuning of the single instruments by editing the $VARIABLES in MAIN.sfz.
- This kit defaults to the General MIDI mapping, but you can choose between several MIDI mappings or write your own mappings. Edit MAIN.sfz to swap mappings.
Notes:
These SFZ mappings use Sforzando specific opcodes and syntax. They use definitions of $VARIABLES and includes. They won't work without modification in the Alchemy and the rgc:audio player.
The second TOM is not included in the original sample set and is a higher tuning of the floor TOM. Change $T2_TRANSPOSE if you don't like its pitch.
You can choose in the MAIN.sfz, if you want the UNDAMPED or DAMPED version of the SNARE, the PLASTIC or FELT version of the KICK, the bow or EDGE version of the HIHAT. Swap the files in the #include section.
The hihat CC's zones are defined inside HIHAT.sfz or HIHAT_EDGE.sfz
The hihat regions are mapped so that the pedal hit should mute the sound of the sizzling open hat (group=1 off_by=2).
I mapped the ride "bash" to the MIDI note for the CHINA Cymbal. Change the $CH_KEY in the .map file you include to change that.
These mappings are "compatible" with the BIG MONO mappings I posted here: http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... &p=5956475
How to mix and match instruments from different sets:
Now for the fun part. You can mix and match instruments taken from other sets mapped according to this method. You can have the cymbals from the Yamaha set and the drums from the Big Mono set, or vice versa.
In the package I included a CustomKit.sfz to get you started. I suggest you to have this file just outside of the drumset folders alongside the MIDI map file (GM.map or CUSTOM.map).
Example:
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CustomKit.sfz
GM.map
--BIG_MONO/
--BIG_MONO/Wav/
--BIG_MONO/Sforzando/
--YAMAHA_HYBRID/
--YAMAHA_HYBRID/MV Samples/
--YAMAHA_HYBRID_SH/SAMPLES/
--YAMAHA_HYBRID_SH/Sforzando/!WARNING! the folder name must NOT include blank spaces (BIG_MONO -> OK / BIG MONO -> NOT OK)
the $XX_PATH variable immediatly beneath the #include must reflect the #include location without "".
In the HybridMono.sfz example the cymbals come from the Yamaha kit while the drums come from the Big Mono kit.
I want those sfz mappings 'cause I don't use Kontakt as I'm still on XP. Cheers
