EZ Drummer DFH

Speedabob · #1 01-29-2008, 05:46 PM

I just got this program and im using it with Ableton Live 7 (is it a good program to use?) and i need help with the EZ drummer Drum Kit From Hell, like whats the best way to make beats, because so far im using the mouse and its really sloowww

Help would be appreciated

drizzt75 · #2 01-29-2008, 06:18 PM

for what i know of any software like this and correct me if im wrong but you hook it up into another program called a midi sequencer like cubase, cakewalk and pro tools(i think) and write in the beats, notes, drumhits or whatever there called to drum people and the sequencer plays back the result some drum programs can actually play lops them selves too but yea for ez drummer i reccomend cubase or another sequencer to get it running like you wish although the sequencers ive used are quite complex

Speedabob · #3 01-29-2008, 07:02 PM

Ahh thanks for letting me know, but i dont think theres a Cubase for Windows Vista yet is there? if there is then could you maybe link me to the demo version of Cubase?

, sounds really complicated but i'd probadly get the hang of it in the end....and start my Death metal drum beats

Aris_T · #4 01-29-2008, 07:26 PM

Check this out. It really helped me a lot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmISXzooFzk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyteMUnlYaM

Speedabob · #5 01-29-2008, 08:42 PM

Thanks Aris!
i've got the sequencer on Ableton to work , but its pretty crappy, especially when doing 16th notes =[
might look for cubase =]

Aris_T · #6 01-30-2008, 08:03 AM

I use it with Cubase SX3. Cubase 4 for didn't support Vista, but 4.1 does!
I must say that the blast beat loops and fills are AWESOME!!!!!

finstah · #7 01-30-2008, 02:35 PM

I use it with Sonar 7. Works like a charm. The DFH is a must have add on pack.

Speedabob · #8 01-30-2008, 02:44 PM

Ahh, i see, im going to give Cubase a try, if that doesnt satisfy me, then i'll give Sonar a shot =]
Is it hard making your own beats with EZ DFH?

bluealien · #9 01-30-2008, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finstah

I use it with Sonar 7. Works like a charm. The DFH is a must have add on pack.

Yes I agree, also the some of the other ones are cool also - Vintage Rock, Nashville , Claustrophobic, but the Twisted Kit is a bit weird for me, as I do not know what to do with it yet,

I also use it with Sonar 7, and I like it better than what comes with Sonar

Aris_T · #10 01-30-2008, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speedabob

Is it hard making your own beats with EZ DFH?

Not at all. There's even a pdf file in the installation directory indicating the sound assigned to every keyboard key.

finstah · #11 01-31-2008, 05:22 PM

It's pretty easy. You can just drag and drop grooves. (Make sure you set it up so that there are separate tracks so you can control each item in the kit. There is a EZD Template somewhere on the net that tells you how to do this in Sonar.

I generally do it via the piano roll by hand. Quantize if it is off beat and use the step sequencer for runs.

This is all in Sonar. Not sure about Cubase.

morajosyvy · #12 02-17-2008, 03:59 PM

I'm new with this software, is it better to use it with sonar or fruity loops?

albee1952 · #13 02-17-2008, 06:15 PM

Go to the toontrack website and youtube and watch the videos on how to work the program. It is pretty rockin'.

finstah · #14 02-18-2008, 02:21 PM

never used it with fruity loops but it is ridiculously easy to use in Sonar.

mr.death · #15 02-21-2008, 11:42 AM

The beats in easy drummer are already made all you need to do is drag and drop them on your project. If you feel the need for modifing the beat open up your drum editor within the program you use and mod away. This is a real simple program to use and sounds killer. Heres a little sample of the DFH in action.

http://soundclick.com/share?songid=4945043