How do I use and adjust the surround/surround height samples in stereo mode?

[Peter Lurye]

I’ve finally downloaded and installed the surround and surround height samples, even though I only have a stereo setup and never mix in anything but two channels. I’ve read elsewhere that the additional samples can be used to enhance the sound even in stereo. Can someone explain to me how that works? Now that they’re installed, will they be automatically incorporated into existing kits, or do I have to choose to do so? And how do I adjust the parameters for those additional samples?

Thanks,

Peter

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Monterey (12)

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[Brad]

Hi there,

Yes the additional tracks appear in your mixer. If you’re kits are routed to Out 1/2 then the additional channels will follow that configuration. If you use multi channels then they will routed to additional outputs and how you manage those are up to you within your DAW or hardware mixer outputs.

Adjusting parameters will be like any other track in the mixer, EQ, compression, panning, level, etc.

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Sonoma (14)

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[Peter Lurye]

Thanks so much for the quick reply, Brad—I see the tracks in the mixer now. So, essentially, the samples for each of those mics are activated when you turn on bleed (on a per-drum) basis for those mics, and otherwise they won’t play? Do I have that right?

PL

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Monterey (12)

• This post was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Peter Lurye.

[Brad]

Peter Lurye wrote:

Thanks so much for the quick reply, Brad—I see the tracks in the mixer now. So, essentially, the samples for each of those mics are activated when you turn on bleed (on a per-drum) basis for those mics, and otherwise they won’t play? Do I have that right?

PL

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Monterey (12)

• This post was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by Peter Lurye.

Yes although you will see that some presets already use the “Height” channels, if they are available. Roomy > Slow Loud Big Rock, for example.

I sometimes use the “surround” channels to provide additional ambience.

 

 

Superior Drummer 3 version: 3.3.7
Operating system: macOS Sonoma (14)

Mac Studio M1 Max, RAM 64 GB, 1TB Drive, OSX 12.x/13.x and Windows 10 (VM)
DAW: Studio One Pro (always up to date)
DTX Express III (Extreme triggers), Nektar LX88
OWC Thunderbay Mini (4 X 1TB Sata SSD), Express 4M2 (4 X 2TB M.2 SSD), Envoy Express (1TB M.2 SSD)
Presonus Quantum, Faderport & Faderport 8
Black Lion Sparrow Mk2 A/D, FMR-RNP-RNC, MIDI Xpress 128, BM5A, KRK VXT4, Equator D5
2020 Macbook Pro 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Audio(mobile rig)

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