Producing Drums with Superior Drummer 3
Chapter 1 : Series Introduction
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2:45 Overview
In this video, Luke explains what you can expect from this tutorial series and how Superior Drummer 3 can be used for creating drum tracks and drum production.
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3:54 Track Layout
A brief explanation of the song and track instruments that will be used as a musical backdrop for the drum track that will be produced using Superior Drummer 3.
Chapter 2 : Creating a Drum Track
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6:19 Recording a Drum Track
Learn how to record directly into Superior Drummer 3 and what settings you need to configure for real time recording both in Stand Alone mode and within a DAW.
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9:15 Using MIDI Grooves
Luke explains how MIDI grooves can be used to create a drum track.
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8:26 Importing Audio & Track Analysis in Tracker
Learn how to quickly import and analyze your audio drum tracks in Tracker and create MIDI events from your audio drum recordings.
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6:37 Tracker Adjustments for Detailed MIDI Extraction
Luke discusses a few additional features within Tracker to fine tune the MIDI extraction from your audio drum tracks.
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4:04 Using Tracker with a Stereo Drum Track
Learn how to extract MIDI from individual instrument parts using a single stereo audio drum track.
Chapter 3 : Producing a Drum Track
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8:37 Editing MIDI Events in the Grid Editor
Learn how to take your drum track and edit the MIDI performance directly within Superior Drummer 3 using the Grid Editor for fine tune adjustments.
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5:38 Adjusting Dynamics & Using the Power Hand Creatively
Once you have your drum track created and edited, use the Edit Play Style function to make creative dynamic and instrument adjustments.
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3:49 Manipulating Groove Complexity
Learn how to modify the complexity of your entire drum part or even individual instruments and sections.
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10:26 Creative Drum Selection
Luke discusses his mindset when choosing drums for a drum track and what to think about as far as creating the best drum sound for your song.
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3:46 Articulation Selection
Learn how to quickly audition a variety of articulations on the bass drum and snare drum for even more creative possibilities.
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5:10 Stacking & Importing Sounds for Bigger Drum Tracks
Luke shows you how to stack sounds and import your own samples to create bigger hybrid drum tracks.
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5:25 Level, Envelope, and Tuning Adjustments
Learn how to use the power of Superior Drummer 3's parameter functions for endless production possibilities.
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3:49 Using the Velocity Gate, Velocity Curve, and Soft Hit Level
Luke shows you how he uses velocity adjustments to manipulate the drum performance even further.
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11:32 Mixing In Superior Drummer 3
Learn how to use the powerful Superior Drummer 3 mixer and its built-in routing and plugin effects to create the ultimate drum track.
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3:38 Multi-Channel Output for Mixing in a DAW
Luke shows you how you can route out individual channels and instruments for mixing within a DAW.
Chapter 4 : Mixing Drums with the Original Song
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4:14 Exporting & Bouncing Your Drum Track
Now that we've created and produced our drum track, learn how to export the MIDI performance and bounce down audio for use inside your DAW.
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10:33 Mixing Your Produced Drums with the Song Track
Luke explains his approach to mixing in the drum track created using Superior Drummer 3 with the original song track and discusses both drum replacement and augmentation.
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2:36 Final Thoughts
Luke provides some final thoughts on drum production workflow using Superior Drummer 3 and how the workflow process can be modified.
Product Overview
In this video tutorial series, Toontrack guru Luke Oswald shows how Superior Drummer 3 can be used as an all-inclusive, powerful, drum production tool. Learn how to create and produce a pro-level drum track and arrangement from start to finish, plus how to fine-tune your kit to fit the song, and mix it as well!
Everything is discussed from the perspective of producing a drum track for an existing song. In this series, Luke uses an original rock song with Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar And Vocals. After discussing a variety of recording options and how to create drum parts using MIDI grooves, Luke extracts MIDI from an existing drum track that was originally recorded for the included song.
He then takes this extracted MIDI and edits the performance with the Grid Editor and Edit Play Style functions of Superior Drummer 3. Luke moves on to drum selection and provides insight on what to think about when selecting your drums in order to pick the best drum sounds for the music. He also discusses stacking drums and importing samples to beef up the drum track even more.
Next, Luke works with the Level, Envelope and Tuning functions within Superior Drummer 3 in order to level out the stacked sounds and create a balanced drum track. After that, he discusses how velocity adjustments can be used to manipulate the drum performance in a variety of ways.
Once the drum track has been extracted, edited, drums have been selected and stacked, sounds have been imported and parameter adjustments have been made, Luke dives into producing the drum track even further using the Superior Drummer 3 mixer. He explains how to route instruments and add effects and uses mix preset templates to audition a variety of drum mixes and FX chains.
He then shows you how to export the MIDI performance and bounce the audio for use within a DAW. Luke then moves back into using Superior Drummer 3 and mixes the produced drum track in with the original song.
He shows how you can replace the original drum track entirely or supplement the original drum track with the drums produced within Superior Drummer 3 and also points out that even at this stage, creative adjustments can still be made to the drum track.
The series ends with a few more thoughts on drum production workflow using Superior Drummer 3 and how you can modify this workflow to fit your own production processes.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you’re ready to create your first pro-level drum track and arrangement, this is the series for you. Watch “Producing Drums with Superior Drummer 3” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Very helpful
Great tutorial
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 9 months ago
Concise and Complete Navigation of an Effective Workflow
Just the material and presentation I needed to start working seriously within SD3, it came in extremely handy in Covid time when it is impossible to work with live drummers. As a result I can continue creating solid productions without a break in my activity. With the help of this series I will also be ready to enhance productions with live players when F2F resumes. Thanks Luke!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 10 months ago
Not really helpful
This tutorial as do most, focuses on using pre recorded drum audio tracks and replacing them with SD3 samples. Furthermore, the demonstration of tap to find was for a basic generic song with no complex parts or time signatures. It's been my experience that tap to find is not very good for trying to find beats for say, guitar tracks you've made that are anything more than campfire songs. Of you're only interested in learning how to use SD3 to make simple songs then great. If you're into creating complex rythyms for progressive or metal music then don't waste your time with this tutorial. Sorry guys, I gave it a whirl but it was a waste of time and money
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Drum
How to use
I am a: Beginner, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Absolute Gold
Fantastic insight into this software
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Amazing!
Finally something a musician can relate too who isn't as tech savvy as others...thank you ... great vids about a great product...
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Digital Performer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent !
This is a great tutorial which will help you get on your way to mastering SD3
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
It upped my SD3 game!
I'm fairly new to the Superior Drummer line of products so I was looking to gain a better understanding of the program. Although I felt comfortable using it, there are areas of the program I have yet to delve into. This series of videos has filled in a lot of the gaps for me and taught me more than a thing or two about the parts of the plugin I thought I was up to speed with. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to learn more about SD3, it's a well put together guide. Good work!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Reason
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Luke's the Best!
His drum tutorials never disappoint and this one's no exception ... exactly what I needed to know to produce with SD3
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Luke's the guy!
Its what I needed. - Great performing drummer with a real insight into how to use the software creatively!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Reaper
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 6 months ago
Very helpful
Great tutorial
Submitted 9 months ago
Concise and Complete Navigation of an Effective Workflow
Just the material and presentation I needed to start working seriously within SD3, it came in extremely handy in Covid time when it is impossible to work with live drummers. As a result I can continue creating solid productions without a break in my activity. With the help of this series I will also be ready to enhance productions with live players when F2F resumes. Thanks Luke!
I am a: Student, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Digital Performer
Submitted 10 months ago
Not really helpful
This tutorial as do most, focuses on using pre recorded drum audio tracks and replacing them with SD3 samples. Furthermore, the demonstration of tap to find was for a basic generic song with no complex parts or time signatures. It's been my experience that tap to find is not very good for trying to find beats for say, guitar tracks you've made that are anything more than campfire songs. Of you're only interested in learning how to use SD3 to make simple songs then great. If you're into creating complex rythyms for progressive or metal music then don't waste your time with this tutorial. Sorry guys, I gave it a whirl but it was a waste of time and money
Submitted 1 year ago
Drum
How to use
I am a: Beginner, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Logic Pro
Submitted 1 year ago
Absolute Gold
Fantastic insight into this software
Submitted 2 years ago
Amazing!
Finally something a musician can relate too who isn't as tech savvy as others...thank you ... great vids about a great product...
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Digital Performer
Submitted 2 years ago
Excellent !
This is a great tutorial which will help you get on your way to mastering SD3
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 2 years ago
It upped my SD3 game!
I'm fairly new to the Superior Drummer line of products so I was looking to gain a better understanding of the program. Although I felt comfortable using it, there are areas of the program I have yet to delve into. This series of videos has filled in a lot of the gaps for me and taught me more than a thing or two about the parts of the plugin I thought I was up to speed with. I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to learn more about SD3, it's a well put together guide. Good work!
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Game Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Reason
Submitted 2 years ago
Luke's the Best!
His drum tutorials never disappoint and this one's no exception ... exactly what I needed to know to produce with SD3
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Reaper
Submitted 3 years ago
Luke's the guy!
Its what I needed. - Great performing drummer with a real insight into how to use the software creatively!
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Logic Pro, Reaper
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've always had an interest in drumming from a young age and started playing in 6th grade when a family friend stored their drum set at my parents house for a summer. I started playing in church the next fall and have been playing ever since. No one had to tell me to practice, it was just something I loved to do. I just enjoyed everything that had to do with drumming.
2. What training have you had?
I studied piano at a young age, then played trumpet from elementary through middle school. I started drumming on my own at the age of 12, then switched to drumming as my main instrument in high school and went on to study in college along with Music Business. I've been teaching drums since college, both private instruction and drum clinics.
3. When did you get into recording?
When I was in middle school/high school, I was very interested in music technology. It was much different then, but I remember recording/sequencing song arrangements with music software and filming videos and editing in camera all the time. In and after college, I started learning about audio production when I was recording drums for the bands I was in. In the late 2000's I stumbled upon drum sample technology, and that changed everything for me. I started really digging into the study of audio production, recording, mixing and mastering. I started studying video production around the same time as I knew I wanted to eventually film high quality drum videos while using this sample technology.
4. People you have worked with/for?
During my time in Nashville, I studied drums with Derico Watson (Victor Wooten), Jeff Bowders (Paul Gilbert), Will Denton (Steven Curtis Chapman, LeAnn Rimes), Marcus Finnie (Kirk Whalum, India Arie) and Raymond Massey (Pearl Drums). I've recorded drums on multiple albums produced by Sadson Music Group and have played on albums with artists such as George Clinton and Samantha Ware.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
To me, teaching is as inspiring as performing. When you teach, you're forced to understand the topic at a much deeper level. I love the process of learning and improving, and to me teaching is just an extension of that process. I learn something new every time I teach anything, whether it be a drum lesson or a software tutorial. I also believe as artists we have a responsibility to pass on the knowledge that we've accumulated. You must take action and apply what you've learned to your own life, but that only goes so far. If you can take what you've learned and share it with someone else, you're giving them the opportunity to take that knowledge, nurture it and allow it to influence their own lives. Eventually, they can pass that knowledge on to someone else, and the process keeps going. You never know the impact you can have on someone simply by sharing with them what you've learned.
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tutorial videoAddictive Drums 2 Advanced Vol 1
In volume one of this advanced video tutorial series, eDrum guru Luke Oswald explains a wide range of topics designed to make you a real master and addict, of XLN’s Addictive Drummer 2 virtual instrument plug-in!
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tutorial videoAddictive Drums 2 Advanced Vol 2
In volume two of this advanced video tutorial series, eDrum guru Luke Oswald covers the finer nuances, more features and functions, as well as eye-opening tips and tricks for using XLN’s Addictive Drums 2 virtual instrument!
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tutorial videoAdvanced Drumming Combinations & Patterns
In this Drumstroke™ video tutorial series, drum guru Luke Oswald lays down the groove and shows you awesome drumming combinations and patterns that you can use to spice up your drumming or drum programming!
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tutorial videoBass Drum Technique Workshop
In this Drumstroke video tutorial series, drum guru Luke Oswald reveals the steps to take to build up bionic feet when playing your kit, including speed and endurance and the ability to play what’s in your head!
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tutorial videoCreating Drum Fills & Patterns
In this Drumstroke#TM# video tutorial series, drum master Luke Oswald reveals how to create both basic and advanced drum fills and patterns, that you can apply to both real drums and programmed drums in your DAW!
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