LA Drum Studio 1.0 Demo ©1994 What is LA Drum Studio? Ę If you want your drum and percussion tracks to sound like they were played by a real drummer or percussionist, then you need LA Drum Studio. It is often difficult to avoid sequenced drum and percussion tracks that have no feel, sound stiff, or that sound like a machine. LA Drum Studio provides tracks that have the human element music needs in order to be esthetically interesting; a characteristic that can be somewhat elusive when creating music within a computer environment. Every LA Drum Studio track was carefully played with attention to the details of expression, dynamics, phrasing, and the overall balance between each instrument. However, editing the notes within each track was kept to a minimum as this usually results in an unrealistic sound. All of the drum and percussion tracks were performed using a Kat DrumKat midi controller, not step-recorded or created through the use of other sequencing techniques. How do I use it? Ę The LA Drum Studio 1.0 Demo was created using the Roland Sound Canvas. It is a standard midi file (type 1) and is set up for any multitimbral sound module that supports the general midi standard. However, if your sound module or drum machine does not support general midi, see the general midi drum kit map for transposing the sounds to the correct midi note numbers for your particular device. (See below) Use the import file command to load the file into your midi sequencer. (If you are not sure how to do this, see your sequencing software manual about loading files saved in the standard midi file format.) Once it is loaded, you will need to set the length of each track (number of bars) so that you can loop them. There are several tracks that are grouped together and these can be used in different combinations. This gives you the ability to orchestrate your rhythm tracks to a degree. Also note that some tracks are in different meters and you should set the meter accordingly. The tracks were recorded at varying tempos and this tempo is documented at the beginning of the track as a reference point. However, if your sequencer does not display text information, print this file and follow the set up chart below. How can I get the complete version? The LA Drum Studio 1.0 Demo contains 20 tracks consisting of drumset grooves and fills as well as several Latin percussion instruments. The complete version of LA Drum Studio 1.0 has 100 tracks and is available in both Macintosh and PC formats. It covers several categories: Funk Swing Latin Percussion Latin Drumset Fills Sequence Applications Sequences Many of the tracks fill a full chorus (32 bars). They vary in length from 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 16, 24, to 32 bars. The 32 bar tracks are musically interesting because they create a musical phrase. For the complete version of LA Drum Studio 1.0, send money order or bank certified check for $19.95 to: LA Drum Studio 1.0 (CIS) c/o Wade Culbreath 14311 Addison St. #305 Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Important! Make the check payable to: Wade Culbreath PLEASE SPECIFY Macintosh or PC format, and don't forget to include your name and address! Optional: Include your E-Mail address to hear about future updates. How to contact the author If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, I can be contacted through the following E-Mail addresses: Compuserve: DrumKat000@aol.com America Online: DrumKat000 Internet: DrumKat000@aol.com General Midi Standard Drum Kit High Q Eb0, 27 Slap E0, 28 Scratch Push F0, 29 Scratch Pull F#0, 30 Sticks G0, 31 Square Click G#0, 32 Metronome Click A0, 33 Metronome Bell Bb0, 34 Kick Drum 2 B0, 35 Kick Drum 1 C1, 36 Side Stick C#1, 37 Snare 1 D1, 38 Hand Clap Eb1, 39 Snare 2 E1, 40 Low Tom 2 F1, 41 Closed HH F#1, 42 Low Tom 1 G1, 43 Foot HH G#1, 44 Mid Tom 2 A1, 45 Open HH Bb1, 46 Mid Tom 1 B1, 47 High Tom 2 C2, 48 Crash 1 C#2, 49 High Tom 1 D2, 50 Ride 1 Eb2, 51 Swish cym. E2, 52 Ride bell F2, 53 Tambourine Gb 2, 54 Splash G2, 55 Cowbell Ab2, 56 Crash 2 A2, 57 Ride 2 B2, 59 High bongo C3, 60 Low bongo C#3, 61 Conga slap D3, 62 Hi Conga Eb3, 63 Low Conga E3, 64 Hi Timbale F3, 65 Low Timbale F#3, 66 Hi agogo G3, 67 Low agogo G#3, 68 Cabasa A3, 69 Maracas Bb3, 70 Short hi whistle B3, 71 Long low whistle C4, 72 Short guiro C#4, 73 Long guiro D4, 74 Claves Eb4, 75 Hi woodblock E4, 76 Low woodblock F4, 77 Mute quica Gb 4, 78 Open quica G4, 79 Mute triangle Ab4, 80 Open triangle A4, 81 Shaker Bb4, 82 Sleigh bells B4, 83 Bell Tree C5, 84 Castanets C#5, 85 Mute Surdo D5, 86 Open Surdo Eb5, 87 Note: The Roland Sound CanvasŞ contains several variations of this drum kit. The "Brush" kit has the following changes: Brush Tap D1, 38 Brush Slap Eb1, 39 Brush Swirl E1, 40 Other than these three sounds, the "Brush" kit is the same as the "Standard" Kit. If the drum track calls for the "Brush" kit, these sound substitutions should be made. Set Up Chart - Each track is listed below followed by the recorded tempo, meter signature, and type of drum kit that should be used (Standard or Brush). Make the appropriate settings for each track. Bashing Jazz Recorded Ą 96 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Funk it up Recorded Ą 104 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Sync. Funk Recorded Ą 96 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Deadly Funk Recorded Ą 82 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Salsa 1 Recorded Ą 132 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Light Latin Recorded Ą 112 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Db Bass Fill Recorded Ą 96 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Studio Fill Recorded Ą 104 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit Soloistic Fill Recorded Ą 112 bpm 4/4 Meter Standard Kit SurdoBrush Recorded Ą 144 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit Shakers etc. Recorded Ą 90 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit Blues Brushes Recorded Ą 128 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit 3/4 Brushes Recorded Ą 160 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit Tumbao Plus Recorded Ą 100 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit CascaraBrush Recorded Ą 120 bpm 4/4 Meter Brush Kit Congas 6/4 Recorded Ą 160 bpm 3/4 Meter Brush Kit Surdo Drum Recorded Ą 160 bpm 3/4 Meter Brush Kit Brush 6/4 Recorded Ą 196 bpm 3/4 Meter Brush Kit C.B./Ank.Bell Recorded Ą 160 bpm 3/4 Meter Brush Kit