Old 09-09-2010, 11:35 AM   #1
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Default I have a couple MIDI questions

I can write MIDI drums in GP5, and I know how the import that MIDI file into Reaper.

How do I go about using a VST plugin to replace the drum sounds?

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Old 09-09-2010, 01:19 PM   #2
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It's weird, I've been typing about MIDI a lot today.

Ok, basic scheme is that, however you're creating your MIDI data, you need a drum (virtual) instrument to create audio. It's not a replacement of the drums you're hearing in GP5 (guitar pro? I don't know that program). It's just regular MIDI, which means it could be a drum part or it could be the lighting scheme for a broadway show.

So you need a drum VSTi. Reaper probably comes with one, and I'm sure there are free ones. If you buy a decent one, you won't want to write your MIDI files in another program anymore I bet.

There's also the issue of mapping. The notes in the MIDI parts from whatever program you're using to generate the MIDI file probably won't line up with whatever drum program you decide to use. In most drum VSTi's, you can re-map the VSTi, but unless you're really married to your existing drum parts, it's easier to create MIDI in the format in which you will use it.

Short answer: buy superior drummer, ezdrummer, steven slate drums, or one of the dozens of drum VSTi's and use that, or find a free one maybe.
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Old 09-09-2010, 01:24 PM   #3
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Two free ones that I found out about thru this forum are

Drumatic: Drum synth, great for 808-ish electronica drum tracks
Addicting Drums: I think the free version only comes with one drum kit, but it's definitely useable for "realistic" rock drum tracks.
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Old 09-09-2010, 03:56 PM   #4
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Also DrumCoreFree. It has 2 drum sets and a bunch of beats...
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Old 09-10-2010, 01:59 AM   #5
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I would recommend getting Steven Slate EX if you have to buy something.
Checked out his demos. And the site. Am I wrong, or is this just an excellent drum sample player? I mean, its not a virtual drummer with its own rythms and styles like say GrooveAgent or MDrummer, is it?
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Old 09-10-2010, 03:36 AM   #6
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You are not wrong, it is an excellent sample library. But if you need an AI to write the beats, then no, don't get SSD.
Categorical answer. Thanx man.
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Old 09-10-2010, 12:16 PM   #7
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Superior drummer ships with a lot of MIDI that you can drag and drop into reaper (or any DAW), and you can buy extra MIDI packs for very cheap. The as-shipped sounds on Superior are ok, the add-ons are excellent. I think you can buy Superior right now for $150, and then the add-on range in price, but it's easy to spend more on the extra packs than on the software itself.

If you're in for a $300+ drum solution, Superior works well. Can't comment on SSD, the only other similar thing I've used is Battery (or Kontakt) and Superior is much easier.
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