What applications may I import Discrete Drums Multitrack 24-bit WAV Pro Sets into?
Discrete Drums' Multitrack 24 Bit WAV Pro Sets offer the most flexible mixing possibilities, as all tracks are delivered separately. Mix, process, tune, distort, and mangle these drum and percussion tracks to suit your needs. For use in Pro Tools, Logic Audio, Digital Performer, Cubase, Nuendo, Cakewalk, Sonar, and other digital audio sequencers that import WAV files.
What applications may I import DIscrete Drums Stereo 16-bit WAV files into?
Discrete Drums' Stereo 16-bit WAV products are great sounding pre-mixed, stereo, 16 bit WAV files that can be used in virtually any recording software that import 16 bit WAV files: Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Cubase, Sonar, Logic Audio, Reason, Recycle, Live, Acid, Phrazer, BOSS BR-1180 CD & BR-1600CD, Roland CDX-1, VS-2480, VS-1824, Yamaha AW4416, Akai DPS 16 and more.
Can I use these loops with Acid?
Yes, but if you want to use our non Acidize products in more than one Acid session/song, you'll need to drop in your own markers. This is easy to do - please consult your manual for instructions.
What is the average length of the loops?
While there are several short (2 beat to 2 bar) sections such as intros and fills in each song, most sections are 8 or 16 bars.
Can I change tempos?
If the host program lets you do time stretching (which most do), you can also change the tempo of the tracks. Just be sure to select all tracks for stretching/compressing. Different host applications will yield different results, but in most cases, you can achieve a decent range in tempo change before audible artifacts begin to appear. Consult your host application docs for instructions.
What time signatures are included in Discrete Drums products?
4/4 time signature is what you generally get with Discrete Drums products. EarthBeat includes a 3/4 time signature track, but is mostly 4/4. We will be including more specifics about the time signatures included in each product soon.
Can I tune the drums?
As these are simply audio files, you can manipulate each track independently in any way that your sequencer/host software will allow. Keep in mind that the quality of the results is a function of the host application.
Help! I can't time-stretch Discrete Drums files in Cubase (PC version)! (Note: all PC users should read this.)
Remember that any files dragged off a CD-ROM in a PC are automatically classified as "Read-Only," even if they're now residing on your hard drive. To change file properties: 1. Drag the desired files to your hard drive 2. Highlight the selected files, and right-click 3. Select "Properties" 4. Unselect "Read Only" 5. Click "Apply" 6. Rock and roll.
