If the cost is the same.... Personally I would go with software because you can use it from that point on. And you don't have to deal with drummers and their personalities. Also miking a kit isn't a fun thing.


I'm not really up to date on the newest and best drum software so I'm offering some generalities.

With drum software there are two ways... well 3 ways to work.
1 is obviously, using midi and playing it or mousing it in yourself. Downside is you gotta be able to play and understand drums to a certain degree to get realistic, believable tracks.

2 is using loops. You simply select your loops from a bunch of intro's, fills, etc and pop them into the song. I've heard some pretty nicely down and very impressive drum tracks done this way. A bit of time to learn the software and you're golden.

3 is using an AI drummer like Jamstix. It can and will compose a workable part on it's own, given the parameters you select. There's a level of competency required to get this working well.

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