I use a combo of both midi and RDs. I find sometimes Rds nail it perfectly, and sometimes not so. For cover songs I prefer to use midi drums from better midi files. I run them thru Jamstix, and then sometimes separate the drums to 8 outputs, so I can process them better.

I rfind that sometimes i want to get a more personal take on a cover tune, so i use RDs, and work with them to get a sound i like.

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