Superior Drummer 3 Tips & Tricks Vol 3

In this video tutorial series, SD3 guru Luke Oswald delivers his final volume of tips and tricks, this time focusing on SD3’s Macro Parameter controls which give you incredible control over settings, making for very cool and creative sounds!

Creative Filter

• Controlling Frequency & Resonance (05:44) - In this video, Luke discusses the functions of the Creative Filter effect and shows you ways to use Macro Parameters to control the frequency and resonance at the same time.

• Modulation Source, Rate & Mix (10:05) - Learn how to create filtered rhythmic pulses by using Macro Controls and a variety of modulation rhythms.

• Macros for LFO Speed, Waveform & Source (05:54) - Luke shows you how to creatively control the LFO Speed, Waveform and Source simultaneously for endless rhythmic results.

Distortion

• Adding Distortion with Macro Controls (04:56) - In this video, you'll learn how to adjust distortion drive and tone on a dedicated distortion bus using Macro Controls.

• Adjust Multiple Parameters with Valve Distortion (09:06) - Discover how to use the Valve Distortion Box with Macro Controls to create a variety of distortion sounds.

• Macro Controls with Fat Muff & Bit Crusher (07:33) - Learn how to create extreme distortion FX using The Fat Muff and Bit Crusher along with Macro Controls.

• Macro Tape Simulator Settings (04:08) - Get an overview of how to simultaneously manipulate the Drive, Tape Speed, Wow/Flutter and Tape Simulator Output using Macro Controls.

Reverb & Room

• Adjusting Multiple Reverb Parameters (03:59) - In this video, you'll learn one of Luke's favorite tricks to create a variety of reverb effects using Macro Controls.

• Inverted Reverb, Delay Time & Pre-Delay (06:48) - Learn how to invert the reverb effect parameters using Macro Controls for even more reverb effect options.

• Adjust Attack & Sustain with Macro Controls (09:08) - Learn how to manipulate your room sound using the Transient effect and how to adjust Attack and Sustain using Macros.

• Using Macro Controls on Different Channels (08:32) - Luke shows you how you can take effects configured with multiple Macro Parameter controls and move them to different channels while maintaining the integrity of the Macro parameter configuration.

• Envelope Release & Ambience Fade Macros (06:42) - Learn how to adjust the envelope release and ambience channel fade simultaneously with Macro Controls to control the "live" sound of your drum mix.

Additional Macro Control Tips

• Active Macro Controls, Labeling, & Quick Adjustments (04:42) - Luke walks you through a few more tricks using Macro Controls, including activating specific Macro parameters, inverting controls and labelling Macros.

• Saving & Recalling Macros, Presets & More (05:05) - Learn how to save and recall Macro Controls, explore the Macro Controls within mix presets and how to use Macro Controls for EZdrummer 2 presets within Superior Drummer 3.