Addictive Drums or EZDrummer

sLY, I've been going back and forth as to which way to go, myself. Seems to me that AD is overall the more versatile option, at least without the purchase of additional kits. Don't forget that you can always process the drums individually however you like using Reaplugs and whatever other plugs you've acquired. Kyle

I wonder which has the most built in beats... i don't know how much actual drum programming i will be doing..... [ QUOTE=plgrmsprgrs;254133]sLY, I've been going back and forth as to which way to go, myself. Seems to me that AD is overall the more versatile option, at least without the purchase of additional kits. Don't forget that you can always process the drums individually however you like using Reaplugs and whatever other plugs you've acquired. Kyle[/QUOTE]

I have EZD and I tend to process at the track level, whereas in AD you can do most of the processing in the box. I think they're both comparable as far as sound quality goes (at least as far as my ears are concerned). If I had to choose over - I would go with AD. Seems a bit more versatile, you can really handle a lot of different genre's with it all inside the plugin. Cheaper, more versatile - get AD. ;)

Damm i am still confused. I like AD so far... but i think i would like the one with more built in drum loops.... I just tried a quick track with AD.... just threw it together so it sucks but I was just curious what AD would sound like with other instruments... its just 2 guitars.... so its a lacks bottom....

Sounds good.AD does tho as do the others.If you don't want to spend loads of time programming as I've said check out Jamstix $139. click on the demos on the left. Try the demo download.As I said the interface at 1st is a little frustrating but you soon get used to the way it works as it uses a different approach.You can make a drum track/song on-the-fly and one-click make your own fills etc.

You should try Jamstix before you buy anything. It takes a while to get it down, but it is certainly worth it. There is no comparison to the way my drums used to sound to the way they sound now. I love it! Oh, and Ralph (Mr. Rayzoon) gives the best customer care and support I have ever seen!!

Well everyone has certainly given me a lot to think about.... Once I give Jamstix the once over I can make a semi intelligent decision. As it stands now I might be leaning towards AD with some files from Grovemonkee.... But my brain is getting impatient because I really need drums... I used to hand program every measure on a drum machine back in the day and I really cant spend that kind of time..... sLY

+1 for Groove Monkey for midi drum grooves. I purchased AD, but I'm sure you'll be happy with whatever you get provided you spend the time to work with it. Pete

I use EZDrummer - I like it a lot! You might want to see which one has the best 'grooves' for your style too. I'm not sure about AD - I haven't used it - but EZD has some nice grooves and lot's of hat 'feel' options as I call them.

I went with EZDRUMMER due to the Claustrophobic expansion. I would like to get Jamstix but last year when I checked it out, it could only host the default and DFH kit. Has that changed? btw, The Rocket changes everything for the best, EZdrummer really breathes with that thing. Of Course, it would probably do wonders with AD too. They should just make a sticky for drums listing all three cause that is what these threads wind up recommending. +1 for groove monkey too