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DRUM PROGRAMS THAT
WON ’ T LET YOUR
RECORDINGS MISS A BEAT
Whether you ’ re creating drum tracks for a quick play or creating professional-sounding tracks for your recordings , get yourself one of these drum plug-ins . While nothing beats a real drummer in a well-equipped studio , you might be surprised at how well drum plug-ins sound .
What is a Drum Program ?
If you have never used a drum program before , you need to know what these programs do . If you have knowledge about add-ons , you can skip this section .
A plugin is a separate piece of software that can run on its own ( called standalone ) or run inside a DAW ( like Ableton or FL Studio ). The plugin allows you to access different sounds or process your recordings via computer in different ways .
Guitarists often use plugins to simulate guitar amps and effects , but plugins can do much more than that . You can run and use drum programs independently , or you can use them with the help of a DAW program . Each drum program includes features with different styles and rhythms . You can create your own patterns using these programs using the mouse , keyboard or drum pads , and if you want , you can color your music with readymade rhythms .
What are the Drum Playing Program Formats ?
There are several different format plug-ins and the format you use depends on the DAW ( Digital Audio Workstation ) you are using .
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The four types of audio plug-in formats are :
• VST : used in most DAWs
• AU : Ableton Live , Logic Pro
• AAX : Pro Tools 10 and above
• RTAS : Pro Tools 10 and earlier