Emu XL-7 & MP-7 User's Group

I have a pretty set methodology when it comes to programming XX-7 kick 
drums.  I alway use two instruments (samples) per Preset (both are from 
the "All Kicks 1 or 2" instruments of the Drum ROM), one is a deeper kick 
that provides the "thump", and the other is a brighter kick that provides 
the clicky attack and overall sound characteristic.  The deeper kick 
pretty much always gets a "Megasweepz" filter type, (this really adds a 
lot of low end power to the BD) and has it's AmpVol set to +1 to +3.  The 
second brighter kick usually doesn't get a filter at all, or if it's just 
too bright, I may use a 2 pole lowpass fitler.  This kick usually has it's 
AmpVol set to about +8 to +10 depending on the song.  Once you make the 
Filter and AmpVol settings, it's easy to use the Layer Transpose settings 
to scroll through the instruments to find what works best for the song.

rEalm






"Fab Claxton" <fabclaxton@...>
09/02/2004 08:28 AM
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Hey gang,
I've been using the Protean Drums ROM pretty much exclusively since I 
got it, 'cause it's just so damn good! My question applies to any 
ROM, though. When you guys mix songs, do you spend a lot of time 
EQ'ing (or using filters to achieve the same effect) the kick drums 
in your patterns, or do you just use them "as is"? I record 
everything track-by-track into a Yamaha AW16G DAW, so I usually spend 
a bit of time EQ'ing the kick drum. I never EVER seem to be 
completely happy with the results, though. The kick is always either 
too bassy, or it lacks the real "oooomph" that I want it to have. The 
rest of the drums - I'm happy with. But the kick drums are a 
nightmare for me. I was really just wondering if this is a common 
problem for everyone, and what tips/tricks you guys use to overcome 
it. Thanks!
Fab




 
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