So, I am mixing this record for my friend. He programmed all the drums in FL studio and basically recorded bass and guitar as horrible DI'ed as possible.
I have been polishing stuff to actually sound quite decent (guitar/bass could easily be re-amped), however I have come to an end as far as the drums go.
At first I painstakingly added dynamics to the drum-tracks by re-trigging them with ApTrigga, using deliciouly multi-layered samples, and then controlling the audio-input volume, or simply via random sample-selection. It ended sounded really good imo.. almost convincingly real.
Problem is, he doesn't like the change in sound.. so I am stuck with his single-layer samples.
So the question: Is there any existing plug-in designed for this purpose - to add some life and "randomness" to a sample?
I have fooled around with phasers etc. but they can only be used sparingly not to become obvious. What about something more like a wave-shaper/distorter/sound-warper that is triggered by an audio-input? Does something like this exist?
I'd really like to mix this project without having to listen to these static drums all the time..
How to "vitalize" single-layer drum-samples?
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- KVRAF
- 3441 posts since 15 Mar, 2003
How about copying the waves he is using and then doing some subtle EQ and re-pitching on them. One or two extra samples for each drum that sound mostly like his original sounds should make a difference. A sort of multi-sampled kit.
Oh, and, it's about his music. It's not about you.
Oh, and, it's about his music. It's not about you.
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- KVRAF
- 19156 posts since 13 Feb, 2003 from Vancouver, Canada
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 179 posts since 15 Oct, 2003 from Norway
P.T.
Also, my name will probably be on it
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bduffy:
Thanks, I'll have a look at those.[/quote]
Yes. But I am looking for something that will do this automaticallyHow about copying the waves he is using and then doing some subtle EQ and re-pitching on them. One or two extra samples for each drum that sound mostly like his original sounds should make a difference. A sort of multi-sampled kit.
Sure, and it's good music. But it's going out commercially and I just want to enhance what is there, as any good AE. It shouldn't be tiresome to listen to.Oh, and, it's about his music. It's not about you.
Also, my name will probably be on it
..bduffy:
Thanks, I'll have a look at those.[/quote]