Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
Originally Posted By: Planobilly

Hi Bud,

How do you edit the sound of RD? For example, if the snare is too loud, how do you deal with it?

I have a Windows audiophile version of 2022 coming but FedEx keeps saying tomorrow, tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how much additional control is possible.

I find RD is OK for some styles but not all.

I often find there is an isomorphic correlation between RD and my irritation level with BIAB...lol Just joking.

Billy


You likely know that for each RD there is a corresponding audio file. At the end of the file there are individual sounds for each kit component. Using the snare as an example I cut it out and move it to a DAW track. I then use Logic Pro’s Groove Track function to perfectly match it to the RD Across the song. This takes very little time. If the RD needs volume reduction (I find they typically need increase) I reduce the presence with EQ and/or create a volume lane for one or two bars to capture the snare and then clone it across the song.

I then use either Neutron 3 or Waves CLA Drums to process the snare track - mainly just trying to get it to “pop.” I sometimes use the same process for cymbals and the kick.

It may sound convoluted but it takes me only 15-20 minutes to, e.g., double the snare. Sans the Groove Track function it would take quite a while to align each snare hit as the RD’s are played by humans and a doubled snare placed on the respective bar marker will not align across the tune. Logic nails it to the RD snare in a flash.

A boatload of FWIW’s but works for me.

Bud

I sometimes do that, or something (exactly the same, only completely different) to fatten up RDs...
In my DAW, I clone the entire dry RD track, and in the cloned track, cut out everything except the snare, kick or drum hit, I want to isolate. Process to taste, and add back in to the original RD mix. Can be very effective on occasion.

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