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I bit the bullet (and I mean hard!) and ordered Symphobia and Heavyocity Damage. Not necessarily to use together. I’m also looking for an orchrstral rum type program but here’s the catch.
I don’t want a flat out loop library which makes whatever I do still have that familiar footprint, I also don’t want a program where I have to input every individual hit. That leaves out True Strike. Storm drum 2 has some loops and phrases that I can edit I believe but seems like it’s getting kind of old.
Also considering vir2 Elite Orchestral Percussion.
Get the picture. I’m not formally trained but I don’t want loops I can’t put my own footprint on. Maybe something like Damage but for orchestral stuff.
Any ideas?Pat. SD2 is very old. Look into Drums of War from Cinesamples or Epic Taikos from 8dio.
Symphobia is very deep, very powerful, but you could have saved money by going with Project SAM’s Orchestral Essentials. Probably more than enough for what you’ll do.
As far as making your own footprint goes, you’re stocking up on sounds for which there is a well worn path. You’re going to need to use them in a unique way.Pat:
I bit the bullet (and I mean hard!) and ordered Symphobia and Heavyocity Damage. Not necessarily to use together. I’m also looking for an orchrstral rum type program but here’s the catch.
I don’t want a flat out loop library which makes whatever I do still have that familiar footprint, I also don’t want a program where I have to input every individual hit. That leaves out True Strike. Storm drum 2 has some loops and phrases that I can edit I believe but seems like it’s getting kind of old.
Also considering vir2 Elite Orchestral Percussion.
Get the picture. I’m not formally trained but I don’t want loops I can’t put my own footprint on. Maybe something like Damage but for orchestral stuff.
Any ideas?First of all congrats on purchase, expensive but worth it. Damage especially is brilliant, check out the tutorials on the Heavyocity Facebook page.
When you talk about orchestral drums these days anything really goes. Taiko drums aren’t strictly orchestral but fit into big “trailer” type stuff. Even though Damage isn’t strictly orchestral either it can easily fit into the big drum hit and metal percussion side of it. A big Damage drum hit in context will sound very orchestral even though its origins aren’t.
If you are looking for really authentic orchestral drums (tympani, bass drums etc) there are a few specialist libs that do this specifically. You seem to be talking about a hybrid set of sounds
Pat:
I’ll be Damned. Forgot I also have Heavyocity’s Evolve. Ok. That’s it. I don’t need any more for now.Ha I have Damage and Evolve too, enough big banging and clattering for any track. LOL
Pat:
What are you using for cymbals and snares? Seems the best libraries are focused on either toms or taikoswho’s got it all?Soundiron’s “Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble” simply can’t be beat on bang-for-buck ratio. You get a great collection of drums, really nice sticks and snares and a decent cymbal patch.
But for cymbals alone, check out some of the offerings from
Nine Volt Audio and Cinesamples.Pat:
Just so happens I checked out Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble earlier today. Never heard of it before . Ran across it by accident. I was blown away by the sheer clarity. It’s definitely on my short list. I’ve just about checked out all the others but I was surprised at how good Apocalypse sounded. Thanks for reminding me. I’m going back to check it out again.APE is my “go-to” drum library now. Here are some pieces using it.
http://soundcloud.com/cruciform/war-mantra
http://soundcloud.com/cruciform/the-rollicking-pirateIt has an insanely clear and beautiful sound.
Ps. Pat, APE doesn’t include loops or midi files.
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