I'm about to order some drum-loops from Beta-Monkey and was wondering if any of you use them.
I have EZ drummer and "had" BFD and they are all well and good, but I would like to assemble my drum tracks quicker.
The way the Beta Monkey has things organized it seems that they would be the way to go. I have a few other drum-loop CDs, but they never had all the pieces or on loop doesn't match another in sonic character.
If your using beta-monkey. Which Libraries and for what kind of music?
thanks
Beta Monkey?
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- KVRian
- 598 posts since 12 Mar, 2002 from An American in Japan (I moved)
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- KVRian
- 649 posts since 18 Dec, 2004
I have Drum Werks volumes IV, V, and VI (4, 5, and 6). I'm into rock, pop, and blues and these disks have it all.
However, I don't use them any more. I use JamStix from Rayzoon and I couldn't be happier. It is so flexible and creates drum grooves that are just right. The interface can be intimidating but it is worth it. Try the demo and visit the Rayzoon forums. It can even use your BFD samples but I think the add-on drum packs are great.
However, I don't use them any more. I use JamStix from Rayzoon and I couldn't be happier. It is so flexible and creates drum grooves that are just right. The interface can be intimidating but it is worth it. Try the demo and visit the Rayzoon forums. It can even use your BFD samples but I think the add-on drum packs are great.
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- KVRist
- 138 posts since 1 Sep, 2006
Beta Monkey has recordings of great drummers. But only about half of them on the three disks I have sound good in a mix (to me, at least). The others sound a little thin and trebly. I can boost them with a little EQ and CamelCrusher, but I have trouble getting a good sound for rock recording.
I did the same as Chardin... I bought Jamstix and never looked back. If you are not happy with looped drums, you should try the Jamstix demo.
I got the loops very cheap on eBay -- $35 for a three-pack, I think -- it was a great deal. But I don't see myself buying any other dum loops in the future. I now only use them for scratch tracks when I'm too lazy to wait for JamStix to load.
I did the same as Chardin... I bought Jamstix and never looked back. If you are not happy with looped drums, you should try the Jamstix demo.
I got the loops very cheap on eBay -- $35 for a three-pack, I think -- it was a great deal. But I don't see myself buying any other dum loops in the future. I now only use them for scratch tracks when I'm too lazy to wait for JamStix to load.
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- KVRAF
- 2097 posts since 19 Aug, 2005 from Where Sheep May Safely Graze & They're Using A Chicken 2 Measure It
Betamonkey's stuff is first class, but it is NOT heavily processed. That's the whole point of it!
If you want to compress and reverb it, it's your job. The standard of playing is very high, and there is a huge amount of material on the CDs for the price.
If you build from loops, it's one of the best deals.
On the other hand, I own all kinds of other ways to churn out percussion, including Jamstix, which can't be argued with as a fantastic tool.
/funxi
If you want to compress and reverb it, it's your job. The standard of playing is very high, and there is a huge amount of material on the CDs for the price.
If you build from loops, it's one of the best deals.
On the other hand, I own all kinds of other ways to churn out percussion, including Jamstix, which can't be argued with as a fantastic tool.
/funxi
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