Import a finished well recorded product (preferably from source, CD?). Now play with the controls starting with the threshold and listen to what...
IMHO... Samplitudes native plugins do a good job. If you really need third party plugins, I would invest in the Overloud GEM series. Dopamine...
From what I am hearing, try: More balance between other instruments and drums (bring other tracks foward). Dessing (mainly in vocals).
Using one mainly as a sound source, BFD3 for sure. I find that doing the bulk of production in the DAW give unlimited possibilties
Yes. Emu Drum Emulator. Yes the machines back then had a somewhat dirty sound due to technical limitations. Producers tended to use this as tool...
Another pro vs con for Reaper is constantly updated videos explaining basic to advanced features. When you cannot find it in the manual or, just...
Driven Emulator or Linn drums with of course, plate reverb. Rverb is EQ'd & may be the actual driven/saturated sound.
This Q&A gives some answers to questions posted here: Actually not about making plugins only... [MEDIA]
Who uses Reaper, and what do you use it for? http://exchange.designingsound.org/questions/question/who-uses-reaper-and-what-do-you-use-it-for/
Do you know about this guy? Kenny Gioia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_It_for_Love_(Hall_%26_Oates_album) http://www.kennymania.com/...
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