I’ve attempted to reset the Cymbals & have run into a slight problem. I want to re-pan the cymbals individually (within the stereo cymbal mixer channel) but cannot find the panning control in the properties control area for each cymbal. Where can I reset the panning?
I’d like to make a couple of suggestions to Toontrack.
#1 – When I tried to find the panning control (couldn’t find this feature in the manual) where is this control? When I looked up each individual cymbal they are labeled as “Cymbal ID #”, (Eg. Cymbal 1, Cymbal 2, etc.) & I think it would be helpful to have this identified on the actual right click (of the Graphic) so I know which one I’m adjusting rather than guessing & using the poke & find method. In addition to the Graphic perhaps the actual cymbal # (in the properties window) would light up brighter so I could see which one is being accessed. Whatever works!
#2 – I believe I’ve asked for this request in a previous post & that is to have the Sample Duration be available on the first (Drum View) page rather than on the (Mixer) page properties area. As a user I find I work there most of the time & having to click back & forth is a pain in the butt regardless of whether I can detach the mixer or not. It’s more sensible to have it there with the volume & tuning. Anything to do with the actual sample should be grouped together in one area. Although the panning is a mixer feature I think it should also be located (even it has been duplicated on the Mixer page) next to the volume, tuning, duration, & panning. Perhaps it already is there but I haven’t been able to locate it.
#3 Another option that I feel is very vital is to have a slider that would limit the dynamic range of the full mix (as is found with the volume control on the bottom right side of the drum page). By adding a similar slider next to that volume control & also on each strip to limit certain sections of the kit would really be helpful. At times I find various sounds being buried & going back & forth to the midi track in an attempt to get the right feel takes too long.
#4 – I have successfully removed the ride cymbal from the overhead cymbal mics (after receiving a response from one of the Toontrack Forum moderators, for which I am very grateful) & want to know if I can perform a similar operation with the side stick articulation files within the snare drum pool. Having separate flam’s, buzz rolls, & drags along with the side stick would really be beneficial. This would allow the user to adjust all of these within a separate (bounced) audio track that could be used to set volume levels correctly or provide emphasis when required.
Thanks guys!
I’m having a lot of fun with this plugin! It’s absolutely fabulous!
Cheers!
