I show you how to use your DAW automation and #Toontrack #EZDrummer3 edit play style to enhance transitions in songs. Let's Go! Product link: www.toontrack.com/product/ezd...
Great to hear the vid resonates for you! Yes, the volume issues are being addressed. I hope those changes are for the positive and will be noticeable in the next few videos. Let me know if they are better and thanks again for the feedback.
The song parts in toontracks are already dynamically different from each other. I mean, velocity and volume will be lower in intros than verses; verses lower than choruses, etc? But we should be adjusting everything ourselves so this is useful!
Thanks for the video! Quick question regarding how you got the grid split. I recorded a midi drum track with ez drummer in my daw, but can’t seem to split it into separate parts in the grid editor. Is this even possible?
Very cool. Thank you! I believe that velocity is more than just volume; it is how hard the drums are hit. Isn't that true? In automating parameters the first thing I would do is rename them to match the parameter names.
Yes, you are correct. Velocity is "how hard" the instrument is hit. Basically if you were behind the kit and strike a tom with a "soft hit", that would define "the velocity." Now if I raised the "volume" of that "soft hit", the "velocity" is still what it was based on "how hard" it was struck, but the "overall volume" of that "soft hit" is raised in proportion to the velocity levels of each hit. I'm going to do a deep dive on this shortly further explaining the differences with visual insight too. Thank you so much for the feedback! Cheers.
Hey, brother. I have a question: I wasn't sure how to get the drums (song) I made in EZ Drummer and record it into my DAW. Then somehow, I did it by accident, so now I know how. My question is, when I play the track that was recorded in the DAW, the quality isn't as good. The cymbals have a sizzle and even when I EQ it, it still has that fake cymbal sound. Is there a step I'm missing before getting the drums recorded on the DAW? I know this video is from 8 months ago, but I'm hoping you come across this comment. Thanks, in advance.
Correct. I have to copy and paste the auto for each instance I want that effect......usually its just for changes from vs to chorus so its super-quick. There may be other ways to do it but I've been copy and paste for so long I'm just used to it. However, your "edit play style" changes will stay as is if you copy and paste those. (within EZD and your DAW) Hope that helps and thanks for question.
Thanks for the feedbak. I've got a vid coming out about this very subject. Some cool tips and tricks to help you get that "mechanical" feel fixed. Stay tuned!
I still can't believe how amazing those drums sound 😃
Much appreciated! Tricks like these are why people ask, "So, who is the drummer on this track?" I reply, "Their name's 'EZ'." ; )
definitely adds to it, it's amazing the differences we can pick up. good adjustments
Thanks for posting… really helpful!
Great to hear! Thank you for the feedback.
Thanks for saying "His drumming..." instead of "His or her drumming..." Subscribed.
Nice man ty
Great to hear!
Thanks for the video. Just a note: Your voice is VERY low in volume even with my monitor speakers up 100% - difficult to hear you.
Great to hear the vid resonates for you! Yes, the volume issues are being addressed. I hope those changes are for the positive and will be noticeable in the next few videos. Let me know if they are better and thanks again for the feedback.
Volume Master Chrome plugin/extension FTW
Fantastic
Great to hear!
Great tip. And it don"t cost money!
The song parts in toontracks are already dynamically different from each other. I mean, velocity and volume will be lower in intros than verses; verses lower than choruses, etc? But we should be adjusting everything ourselves so this is useful!
I was curious about if it saved the edit play styles as well but thats even easier to re-do thanks I appreciate the info.
you're welcome. glad to help.
Thanks for the video! Quick question regarding how you got the grid split. I recorded a midi drum track with ez drummer in my daw, but can’t seem to split it into separate parts in the grid editor. Is this even possible?
Very cool. Thank you! I believe that velocity is more than just volume; it is how hard the drums are hit. Isn't that true? In automating parameters the first thing I would do is rename them to match the parameter names.
Yes, you are correct. Velocity is "how hard" the instrument is hit. Basically if you were behind the kit and strike a tom with a "soft hit", that would define "the velocity." Now if I raised the "volume" of that "soft hit", the "velocity" is still what it was based on "how hard" it was struck, but the "overall volume" of that "soft hit" is raised in proportion to the velocity levels of each hit. I'm going to do a deep dive on this shortly further explaining the differences with visual insight too. Thank you so much for the feedback! Cheers.
How can I automate the open level of the hi hat?
Hey, brother. I have a question: I wasn't sure how to get the drums (song) I made in EZ Drummer and record it into my DAW. Then somehow, I did it by accident, so now I know how. My question is, when I play the track that was recorded in the DAW, the quality isn't as good. The cymbals have a sizzle and even when I EQ it, it still has that fake cymbal sound. Is there a step I'm missing before getting the drums recorded on the DAW? I know this video is from 8 months ago, but I'm hoping you come across this comment. Thanks, in advance.
so when you copy and paste the loops it forgets the automations it appears rite ?
Correct. I have to copy and paste the auto for each instance I want that effect......usually its just for changes from vs to chorus so its super-quick. There may be other ways to do it but I've been copy and paste for so long I'm just used to it. However, your "edit play style" changes will stay as is if you copy and paste those. (within EZD and your DAW) Hope that helps and thanks for question.
Seems very mechanical
Thanks for the feedbak. I've got a vid coming out about this very subject. Some cool tips and tricks to help you get that "mechanical" feel fixed. Stay tuned!