• ltf3
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  • Registered: 2008-07-06
  • Posts: 13

Topic: Beat Styles?

Hi

I see in the descriptions that  each edition of InstantDrummer has over 80 loops to mix and match. Yet some of the reviews comment that there's only really one beat style per edition....

Is this correct? One rhythm, with start/stops/fills/variations etc? Or are they expecting multiple *kit* sounds (I'm not).

I'm interested in the Heartbreaker edition ... but would think there would be at least 6 different basic beats to pick from (each with a few variation fills etc).

Thanks in advance

Lee

  • Registered: 2010-03-17
  • Posts: 4

Re: Beat Styles?

I have the same question.  I saw a YouTube demo which seemed to show reasonable variety in the Heartbreaker kit, but I'm not really clear on how flexible it is.

  • Registered: 2009-07-16
  • Posts: 265

Re: Beat Styles?

Unfortunately we are not allowed to post audio samples, or even link to a page that has samples from our app description, which makes it very hard to convey what the app contains.

The people that say "There is only one loop," are just plain wrong. It is true, however, that each app is a distinct genre. We plan to release InstantDrummer apps regularly and in several diverse genres.

Each InstantDrummer app contains several song parts, i.e. Bridge, Intro, Ending, Verse, etc.

Each of these song parts can be set to whatever tempo you like, they are completely tempo stretchable. Additionally, you can adjust the amount of ambience or room noise you want in the loop for each section. Next you can adjust how much intensity and variation you would like. Lastly, you can sequence out all the parts to your own custom song. With all those adjustable settings, you can make a unique drum track using real drum performances by professional players in a matter of minutes.

InstantDrummer apps are not drum machines though. We do not give you the one shot samples, and there are no "pads" you can tap out a beat to. These are customizable, tempo stretchable loops that can be adjusted in many ways and arranged to create professional quality drum tracks.

Daniel Codella - Sonoma Wire Works Marketing + Artist Relations
  • Registered: 2009-07-16
  • Posts: 265

Re: Beat Styles?

Also, each InstantDrummer is one particular genre, and contains enough material to be used for a couple songs. The idea is, you can collect these and use these for different tracks. I also neglected to mention they have the 4 band parametric EQ and compressor for even greater adjustability. It's a great value to have professional, high quality, royalty free drum performances to use in your songs for just a few dollars!

Daniel Codella - Sonoma Wire Works Marketing + Artist Relations
  • From: San Diego, Ca.
  • Registered: 2006-08-25
  • Posts: 592

Re: Beat Styles?

Daniel also forgot to mention, these drummers don't drink all your beer and hit on your ladies!

They do have a bad habit of not showing up for collaborations though....

"Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."
> ~ Benjamin Franklin

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  • Registered: 2010-05-29
  • Posts: 6

Re: Beat Styles?

Yeah, and add in that they can keep a beat, are never late, and are as consistent. 

To add to what was written above (and I realize this is not a timely response), these Aps are pretty efficient at what they are intended to be used for, and I don't see anything like this in any other iPhone application.  The learning curve to get going is about 15 minutes of playing around with it, and it took me about 2 weeks of futzing around to learn most of the tricks of the software.

I have all three, and Heartbreaker is the weakest of the group, although I think it has the best intros and endings.

One drawback to all three is that when slowed down to under @ 70 BPM, there is a loss of quality because they are being slowed down too much.  One suggestion for a future genre is a slow tempo ID recorded as a slow BPM.

These Aps are great for quick and dirty drumtracks.  You can program any section to be between 1 and 32 measures, and after a some experience, it becomes quick work to edit sections that are mid-track.  This took awhile to figure out.

To me, the Ambiance section just rocks.  It has such great separation, and gives the track a more professional feel.

To get the tracks to your PC, you go to a website, and I think a Wifi connection is required.  You download the track, then import it into your recording software.  After the first couple of times, this process is very simple.

Just thought I'd throw some comments out there.  I love using these Aps, and I've created 8 complete4d songs so far using these drumtracks.

Rob

  • Registered: 2009-07-16
  • Posts: 265

Re: Beat Styles?

I think alot of people don't understand just how cool they can be. Where else could you get professionally recorded studio tracked drums for 3 dollars? Each of these ID apps are taken from professionally tracked studio drum sessions that are then meticulously edited and made tempo stretchable. Plug your iPhone/iPod into a good sound system and you'll really be able to hear the quality of the sound. Thanks for all the interest! I just finished creating some ethnic drum sessions and will be uploading them to the app store soon!

Daniel Codella - Sonoma Wire Works Marketing + Artist Relations