Adding a stack for just one section of a song track

[Headrc]

Hi.  I cannot seem to find how to do this.  I want to add a snare stack to one section of a song in Superior Drummer.  The net result being that that Stack is present during that section of the song (the bridge) but then it is not present for the other sections.  Surely there must be a way to do this.  Can someone please give me instructions how?  Thanks!

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.2.8
Operating system: macOS High Sierra (10.13)

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[Mark King]

The drum configuration and the song track are two different things. You can’t have a sound that will change part way through. The kit is static. You can however add a new snare which will be on a different note number and crest a stack on it. Then in the song track trigger that when needed and the one without the stack when needed.

you do know you can add instruments? You’re not restricted to how many show in the graphics of a kit.

SD3 with older sdx,s plus Rooms of Hansa and Death & Darkness. Cubase and wavelab current versions. Roland TD50x using all trigger inputs for triggering SD3 only. Windows 11 computer. Various keyboards and outboard gear as well as VST instruments. Acoustic drums: Yamaha 9000 natural wood and Pearl masters. Various snare drums. RME BabyFace Pro FS and Adam A7X monitors

[Bear-Faced Cow]

Yes you can change things partway through, especially in reference to a stack. Stack your snare and then bind the stacked volume levels (not to be confused with the overall volume level or mixer channel) to a macro. When you get to the section of your song, bring in your stack by manipulating and automating the macro.

jord

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Jordan L. Chilcott

Web Site: https://jordanchilcottmusic.com/

[Mark King]

I think I’d just do another stack to keep it simple for the future.

interesting use of macros though. I’ve had a play with them as they can be very useful. I don’t use the song track, preferring to keep midi in my DAW.

SD3 with older sdx,s plus Rooms of Hansa and Death & Darkness. Cubase and wavelab current versions. Roland TD50x using all trigger inputs for triggering SD3 only. Windows 11 computer. Various keyboards and outboard gear as well as VST instruments. Acoustic drums: Yamaha 9000 natural wood and Pearl masters. Various snare drums. RME BabyFace Pro FS and Adam A7X monitors

[Bear-Faced Cow]

It doesn’t matter if you use a song track or your DAW. Macros can be bound and automated from almost anywhere. Even a foot pedal.

I agree with you on simplicity, especially when I am mixing an SD3 drum track to serve the song. That being said, SD3 does allow me the freedom of drum design on the fly when a song needs it.

jord

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Jordan L. Chilcott

Web Site: https://jordanchilcottmusic.com/

• This post was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by Bear-Faced Cow.

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[Headrc]

Thanks for the replies.  So I get it, the drum kit is dedicated to the whole song as opposed to different blocks.  I believe the add an instrument is the better way to go here and I will try that.  Next I will try the automated macro idea .  I have not tried the automation inside SDX as of yet.    Richard

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