Drum Replacement Explained

In this in-depth video tutorial series, Luke Oswald explains how drum replacement works and covers some of the most popular plug-ins for drum replacement, as well as using features found in some DAWs. See how to get awesome sounding drum takes every time!

Series Introduction

• Overview (03:30) - Luke explains what drum replacement is and how it works when dealing with audio drum tracks.

Addictive Trigger

• Loading Samples (04:09) - Learn how to load high quality samples and FX into Addictive Trigger.

• Using SuperStart (07:34) - Luke explains how to use Addictive Trigger's intuitive "SuperStart" function for quick and easy setup.

• Addictive Trigger Fingerprints (03:36) - See how to use the "Fingerprints" function to tell Addictive Trigger what you want to trigger and what you don’t.

• Triggering & MIDI Response (09:20) - Luke walks you through the process of setting up multiple instances of Addictive Trigger to trigger the entire drum performance.

• Exporting MIDI (02:58) - Explore how to create and export MIDI from Addictive Trigger in order to trigger samples from third party libraries.

Trigger 2

• Making Your Settings (04:50) - Luke explains how to use the basic features of Trigger 2 to get setup quickly and start triggering samples from your source audio.

• Triggering the Entire Drum Track (05:39) - Discover how to setup multiple instances of Trigger 2 to trigger the snare drum and toms, in addition to the bass drum.

• Advanced Adjustments (05:33) - Luke explains how to adjust the Envelope, Dynamics and Velocity Curve functions on a per pad basis within Trigger 2 for honing in your triggering and sound.

• Gate, High/Low Pass & Suppress (02:47) - Learn how to use the advanced functions of Trigger 2 for more detailed control and fine tuning your triggering.

• Exporting MIDI (03:33) - Luke covers how to create a MIDI track from each instance of Trigger 2 that can be used to trigger samples from third party products.

Transient Detection In Studio One

• Converting Audio to MIDI (06:20) - Get a step by step explanation of how to use the Transient Detection and Groove Grid functions within Studio One to trigger samples from your audio drum tracks.

• Triggering Drum Tracks in Studio One (03:20) - Luke creates MIDI for the rest of the drum kit and shows you how to fine tune the Transient Detection threshold for precise triggering.

Triggering Complex Grooves

• Addictive Trigger on Complex Grooves (06:09) - With a more complex drum performance, Luke explains how he was able to get Addictive Trigger to properly trigger complex grooves and ghost notes.

• Using Trigger 2 on Complex Grooves (09:40) - Luke takes the same complex groove and shows you how to use the Suppression function of Trigger 2 for precise snare drum ghost note triggering.

• Using S1 Transient Detection on Complex Grooves (03:28) - Learn how to configure Studio One's Transient Detection function to trigger complex grooves perfectly.

Product Comparison

• Addictive Trigger Pros & Cons (03:30) - Luke explains the pros and cons of Addictive Trigger and how it compares to other plug-ins.

• Trigger 2 Pros & Cons (03:13) - Learn about the pros and cons of using Trigger 2 for drum replacement.

• S1 Transient Detection Pros & Cons (01:56) - Luke concludes this series with an explanation of the pros and cons of using Studio One's Transient Detection as your drum replacement method.

Bonus Videos

• Drumagog 5 Walkthrough (13:04) - Learn about Drumagog 5 and how it can be used as another drum replacement solution.

• Keeping Your Tracks in Phase (06:09) - Luke explains the concept of “phase alignment” and how this relates to drum replacement.