Change from sticks to rods in the same song?

[Chris Bucheit]

I’d like to change from sticks to rods in the same song. I tried adding a track but if I change it on the second track it changes it on the first track as well. Is this possible or do I need 2 instances of SD3?

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[Scott]

I’d use 2 instances.

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[mje13]

Would you need two instances of the SD3 plug in or would it work to add an instrument to the kit and assign it one or the other?

[Mark King]

I’d just create a new instrument and put the notes onto that. No need for a new instance of sd3

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]

If I am going from sticks to rods on an entire kit, I would just create a new instance of SD3 That way, the MIDI is interchangeable and keeps it simple within the DAW.

jord

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[patrick maguire]

if your computer can handle it. using multiple instances of SD3 is the best solution to MANY creative needs.

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[patrick maguire]

the problem with adding a new instrument to an existing SD3 instance is that the bleed and the mix elements are different on the new instrument. You can recreate the elements, but its a huge hassle.

IF SD3 allowed us to “duplicate” an instrument and its exact routing and bleed and fx, then it would make sense to simply add a new instrument.

Especially with snare stuff. those snare sounds are so dependent on all the bleed and busses and what not.

Multiple instance of SD3 with only the needed alternative instrument is the way to go.

Mac Studio

[mje13]

Wait so a related question on an instrument…

my side stick hit on the snare was too low so I added into my existing sd3 a new snare as instrument, turned higher and only for the stick hits.

are you saying that those hits won’t be captured in the OH and ambient? I am somewhat new to sd3. Thanks!

[patrick maguire]

It depends on how you “added”the new sample. IF you simply made a new “instrument” it has its own routing and channel. You can adjust the properties of that routing, but its hard to recreate the exact same routing from scratch. not impossible, but just time consuming.

If you added a “stack” to just the “cross stick” it will include all the same room sounds and bleed that the existing snare enjoys.

Also, if it sounds good, it is good.

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• This post was modified 2 years, 1 month ago by patrick maguire.

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