Using Addictive Drums

[Starlight182]

I have no idea how to start with Addictive Drums, not even how to load it. I thought it was an AU plugin but it's not there. Please keep in mind that this is probably the 3rd time I ever use Logic.

Anyone know how? It's already checked in the AU Manager.

EDIT: Apparently I had to update to the new version of Addictive Drums. It works now, I guess. I just need to learn how to use it. :P

[dabluz]

I love AD. It is the easiest, quickest way to get good sounding drums into a mix. I have EZD and Superior and I can't say that they sound any better, plus if you want to bring the drums in as a stereo track instead of a MultiOutput you still have alot of control like inserts in the plugin. I am still learning it but so far I find it is really fast to put down some beats and create a song with fills and a bridge, and chorus plus you can always make changes in piano roll, or shorten things that need to be 2 bars instead of 4 etc. I am sure that there are alot of people that hate it, but the ease of use makes me keep going back to it.

[brandondrury]

Were there no instructions included with Addictive Drums?

Brandon

[dabluz]

Actually there is a set of instructions that come in .pdf file and they seem to be pretty good. I have found that going to the XLN site and checking out their tutorials and checking the YouTube tutorials have worked better for me. I am not a real go getter when it comes to reading the manuals, which I am learning that I really need to get over since Logic Studio 8 has a great set of manuals and so far I have found all the answers to my questions.