Bongo Drums

[nvisibl]

I'm using the EMU Planet Earth sound module to incorporate Bongos/ Ethnic drums into my mixes but I just cant obtain the real feel from them. i.e. sounding like a big afro dude is actually playing them for real.

The samples from the module are fine realistic quality, its more down to my own input/ programming I think.

Anyone any tips on playing and obtaining the real feel?

I notice when I listen to Tribal tracks or anything with Bongo's in them that the velocity of each hit seems to be quite varied overall. So was thinking that I could vary the velocity of each note within a Bongo part, perhaps using a randomise function if possible? You know like setting maximum and minimum threshold levels and having all notes within the range at random velocity?

Does anyone know if Cubase SX3 allows for this in some way?
I'd rather not do it manually.

[blay]

Try apache 5 midi plug within cubase.

Some nice little features for giving your drum loops the 'feel' you are after - especially if they are sounding a little too straight up and down.

I got this tip from Aus Audio Tech mag - the best audio magazine on the planet IMO.


cheers

Blay

[nvisibl]

Thanks dude, i'll check it out.


Someone reffered me to these, i've yet to read them but they look quite good. Posted here in case anyone else might find the info handy.

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/pdf/tutorials/latinpt1.pdf

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/pdf/tutorials/latinp2.pdf

[DIGITAL SCREAMS]

Try apache 5 midi plug within cubase.

Some nice little features for giving your drum loops the 'feel' you are after - especially if they are sounding a little too straight up and down.

I got this tip from Aus Audio Tech mag - the best audio magazine on the planet IMO.


cheers

Blay

I dont know man. I kinda find apache 5 robotic. What features are you specifically talking about?

I could try this out myself

DS

[techno_7]

The Cubase randomizer works great for adding a bit of feel to your drums. Randomize velocity and position by a little bit and it'll sound more authentic and "humanized" but if you have a boring rythm to begin with it wouldn't solve the problem...

[Mister Orange]

Get one of these:

http://www.roland.com/products/en/HPD-10/index.html

I thought the TI would finally cure my gear lust, but I really want one of these.

mr o