Strike is one of the most powerful, realistic sounding and customizable virtual drum software programs on the market today. No matter what your experience level, users can create amazing, professional sounding patterns using either the 1500 editable presets or creating your own custom sounds. Strike has the ability to create unbelievable human feeling sounds utilizing its proprietary real-time performance engine. By simply using the Style and Kit sliders you can customize this Ultimate …

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• Sample Library for BATTERY and KONTAKT
• 32 BATTERY & KONTAKT drum kits
• Designed by renowned sound designers and musicians

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Native Instruments BATTERY breathes life into your drum samples. It boasts separate sound parameters for 54 sample cells, powerful modulation capabilities and an unbeatable ease of use. BATTERY is fast, effective, intelligent and convenient. It has sample-accurate timing, internal 32-bit resolution, up to 128 velocity layers per instrument and can play samples at any pitch – BATTERY fulfills even the highest demands regarding precision, sound quality and flexibility… More >>

Native Instruments Battery Synthetic Drums CD

free online virtual drumset

• Comprehensive and powerful drum sampler based on a next generation sample engine
• New 12 GB sample library: over 100 drum kits with over 23,000 individual samples and over 2,600 categorized drum cells covering all musical styles
• Improved workflow and usability, fast and intuitive access to all parameters. 8 step-by-step video tutorials included
• Fully customizable cell matrix: freely definable rows and columns with up to a total of 128 sample cells
• Improved cell effects and a new master effects section

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BATTERY 3 is the professional standard for drums and percussion. The latest version of the acclaimed drum sampler fuses an extensive library with functionality and simplicity. A powerful new engine and a host of sound shaping options deliver tight, punchy drums while the user-friendly interface guarantees instant access and complete control. Whether electronic or acoustic, BATTERY 3 will have your drums rolling in no time…. More >>

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Pro Tools vs. Sonic Producer Who Is Deadliest?

Reviews for beat makers are popping up all over the Internet and with so many options, what is an aspiring producer to choose?

It’s important to keep in mind that not all beat making software is created equal. You need one that has all of the great features you are looking for so that you can take your music to the next level – especially if you are an up-and-coming producer.

Lets start off by looking at Pro Tools, which some producers swear to be the grand daddy of beat making. It can do everything, from recording your own audio tracks to enhancing them with thousands of plug-ins.

If you know how to use Pro Tools, it can basically do everything – even cook breakfast for you, if you know how to use it.

But like anything, there is a good side and a bad side. Who wants to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to get a basic version of Pro Tools, set up and buy expensive hardware, buy expensive monitors, baby-sit tons and tons of cords, and either spend years learning how to use the software, or thousands of dollars for more training – and you still haven’t made any beats yet! Who wants to do that?

With my own studio, I have more than $10,000 dollars invested in it and I am very happy with the music I produce. However, this is insane and risky for someone who is just starting out as a producer.

Don’t spend $10,000 right off the bat, Start small and grow fast.

You may be wondering, “where can I find all the relevant features of Pro Tools, keep my money in my wallet and still make some sick beats in minutes?”

The answer is – Sonic Producer. This software has everything you need to get started making top-notch beats right away. It has a 16-track built in mixer, virtual drum pad, virtual piano key set and thousands of sounds.

Did I mention that even my 7 year old nephew knows how to use it and he can lay down beats in seconds?

Sonic Producer is online software, so you don’t have to buy expensive hardware, rent or buy expensive plug-ins, you don’t even need to buy cords. All you need is a computer with a keyboard and mouse.

Another great thing about Sonic Producer is that it is very reasonably priced at well under $40 U.S.D. and you get unlimited use and all the features included in the one time fee.

Another option up-and-coming producers should look at is Acoustica’s BeatCraft. Like Sonic Producer, BeatCraft is a well-priced beat maker and is getting great reviews all across the board.

BeatCraft is getting top shelf reviews because it is very simple to use, includes a full functioning virtual drum machine.

Just like Sonic Producer, BeatCraft does not need expensive hardware, or expensive plug-ins. All you need is a computer with a mouse and you are well on your way to exporting your beats to either .WAV format or MP3.

The point I am trying to get across is that most beat maker reviews will never tell you these little details and will simply list features you may never use on a beat maker that will break the bank.

If you are new to music production and want to make your own beats, either Sonic Producer or BeatCraft are excellent places to start.

Why? Because they are inexpensive, easy to use and have very short learning curves. This is certainly not the case with Pro Tools.

I have friends who have been working with ProTools for years, have invested thousands and thousands of dollars and still haven’t been able to make beats nearly as good as my 7 year old nephew with Sonic Producer.

I don’t want to bash Pro Tools, it is a top choice if you have the time and the money to invest into learning it. But for those of us who are looking for something that can make solid beats NOW, give Sonic Producer or BeatCraft a try – It’s a no brainer.

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Jack Jones

http://GuerillaProducer.com

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• Powerful groove activating virtual instrument!
• Huge sample library of over 3500 loops
• Imports REX, ACID and Apple Loops!
• Complete loop editing solution
• Create loops in step-time and edit any beat in any loop!

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SIMPLY POWERFUL: SEARCH – INTEGRATE – CONTROL – EDIT – CUSTOMISE
HUGE LIBRARY – Over 3500 Loops – Tens of thousands of Hits – 312 Multis – 145 FX Presets – Over 4.5 Gigs of the finest samples
ADD YOUR OWN LOOPS AND EASILY WORK THE WAY YOU WANT = THE COMPLETE LOOP SOLUTION

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AMG ONE Groove Activating Virtual Instrument

• Add inspiring live drum patterns and percussion performances in real-time to your song and quickly record the result
• Covers almost any style: 123 styles total – 108 Groove Agent and 15 Special Agent drum styles plus hundreds of percussion performances played by professional studio drummers – automatically synced up to song tempo
• Variations with 25 complexity levels in each style, including fills, intros, endings and half tempo feel variations
• Huge audio library: 10 richly detailed acoustic kits and 9 drum machines plus a vast array of acoustic and electric percussion sounds in outstanding quality
• Classic Groove Agent module offers fully editable drum styles with corresponding kits and FX

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Groove Agent 3 is the third incarnation of Steinbergs phenomenally successful Groove Agent virtual drummer VST instrument, and is a major step up from previous versions.Groove Agent 3 combines a huge library of drum and percussion sounds with a range of player technologies to give you dynamic, ready-to-go drums, beats, rhythms and percussion in only a few mouse clicks. Top-quality drum samples and live recorded drum performances in a massive number of variations cov… More >>

Steinberg Groove Agent 3 Virtual Drummer Software

Many people are looking into different types of beat maker software and most people think that any program is going to be expensive and difficult to use. Fortunately due to the rapid expansion of Internet technology we can dispel both of those myths.

Getting your hands on some great programs that produce high-quality beats is simple and very affordable. The best ones on the market can cost you well under $40 and they are simple enough for you to begin creating beats the day you download it.
 
Desktop/Interface. 

Always look for a program that has a simple, easy-to-use and visually satisfying desktop or Interface. This is the place where you will do your work and most of the programs you some great graphics so that it looks like you are staring at a mixing desk, with tone controls, volume controls etc and maybe even a piano keyboard. 

You should be able to sample all of the different beats, sounds and instruments and either drag and drop them onto a timeline or play them in real time and record as you do this. Imagine this like a virtual instrument interface right on your computers monitor. 

Creating Your Beat. 

Firstly begin by selecting one or two drum sounds that you like. Click and drag these onto your timeline. It may be a good idea to try something simple at first, like a pace or kick drum on each one and three of each bar, with a snare on beta two and four. If you add a closed higher sound on every heartbeat or quarter beat throughout each bar you will have a simple yet effective beat within a matter of minutes. 

Obviously the better you get and the more creative you become will result in some great sounding beats for any type of music. 

Always make sure your beat maker software comes with the option to export your finished work either onto a CD or as an MP3.

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