initially confusing and fiddly on the more general view settings . . . but the more you use it the more intuitive and well-laid out you realise it is . . . all the drag n drop features make it a doddle to set up your kits and tweak them on the go . . . i wouldnt describe it a pretty but it sure is functional
sound . . .
obviously the sample-based stuff depends on your samples but all the individual drumsynths sound excellent [not tried attack but im not sure it could be MUCH better than this . . . the ability to use the mda drumsynth inside dr008 is a fantastic touch too
features . . .
an absolute shedful !! . . . and pretty much all top quality . . . personal favourites ? . . .
- import of lm4 [and [in beta] battery] kits - the vsi[i] embedding and sequencing [beta again] - the ability to preview samples for your loop in realtime - the drag n drop support [dr008+pHatpro=rhythm bliss]
documentation . . .
exemplary . . . very clearly laid out step-by-step stuff
presets . . .
well not exactly . . . but the regularly updated selection of free kits available to registered users are of excellent quality [especially now the wizlive kit is back online] . . . and the recent addition of the kits from the gmedia boxed version online just makes this aspect of the plug all the better
support . . .
angus is THE man . . . always available to answer queries / sort stuff out . . . always willing to take the time for his customers and very forthcoming [to me at least] with beta versions of new modules for testing etc.
value . . .
not exactly cheap [but not expensive either . . . compared to its nearest rivals like battery / attack . . . which youd need in combination to touch dr008 performance] . . . but excellent value for money considering the scope and capabilities of this plugin
stability . . .
its never EVER crashed on me
overall . . .
if you couldnt have guessed . . . i absolutely LOVE this thing !!
