Lo-Fi Drums Software : which is more flexible and ergonomic ?

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  1. Lou Ulfark

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    Hi to all,

    I need some Lo-Fi drums for a new project. which software is more flexible and ergonomic ? Either a vst, Soundbank, Kontakt, other, ...?
    Thank's in advance for your answers.

     
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    Best Answer
    Lo-fi drums generally come in 2 ways.

    1: using an old sampler, or running your own samples through an sampler and or using samples that were run through an old sampler, like from a sample pack, to use in your own modern sampler, software or hardware, which would allow you to modify them to your own liking.

    or

    2: using an old school/vintage rompler/drum machine that are essentially the same thing, unless they're analog, but limited to that machine, unless of course you use a 1: sampler.


    There other ways like running audio through cassette tape, VHS, old digital multi track recorder, ect

    Here are some vintage machines
    Paid: https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/product/revolution/
    Free: https://www.producerfeed.com/2022/11/dr-84-free-retro-drum-machine.html
    Paid: https://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-samplers
    Paid: https://www.alyjameslab.com/
    Paid: https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/expansions/faded-reels/

    Korg has some, Roland has some

    There are a lot of other choices but they're all essentially the same thing, samples or modeled. alyjameslab can actually open EPROMs from other drum machines of the time.

    Best way imo, is getting a hardware 8/12 bit vintage sampler. There are newer samplers that do the "lo-fi" thing but I don't like them personally. YMMV
     
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  6. Lou Ulfark

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    Hi freefeet12,
    Thank you so much ! :mates: I'm sure I'll find what I'm looking for in all this information you bring me. Again, thank you for taking the time to provide me with such a detailed response. :wink:
     
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    sample, layer/edit, downsample to taste, filter/eq. Done.

    Doesn't matter the source...this is if you want to deal with the sound design aspect of it...if not? Just find some sample packs. There are tons.

    I find it more rewarding and satisfying shaping my own though.
     
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    EZDrummer + Lo-Fi AF, Speakerphone, Retro-Fi
    Maybe Hip Hop EZX too
     
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