Monday, October 25, 2010

Software Reviews Part 4

Today I'll be reviewing VSts that specialize in delivering poor quality, old-school drum sounds.


8bit Drums - Free (7.5/10)
This one is somewhat lesser known, but actually delivers when it comes to creating customizable 8bit drum sounds.

Successes
-Actually generates its own sounds
-Sounds like 8bit drums

Failures
-Excessively large GUI

SKdrummer - Free (4/10)
First of all, just let me say that if you grew up with a shitty little keyboard from the 80's, this VST will make you giggle like a little girl. If you didn't, this will just sound like tinny, lo-fi drum samples.

Successes
-Sounds like the drums from an SK-1
-+1 for nostalgia factor.
-Pitch and volume sliders


Failures
-Might as well just download a few samples if this doesn't bring back memories.

Toad - Free (5/10)
This one has sounds that more of you will recognize, since it's based off sounds from the NES.

Successes
-Sounds like an NES.
-Some extra knobs.

Failures
-Little more than a glorified sample pack.
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18 comments:

  1. razortekOctober 25, 2010 at 12:03 PM

    good ty for info are fuckin usefull!

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  2. DrackarOctober 25, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    NES sounds, without having to..you know. tweek a nes. handy

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  3. Shelby FoxOctober 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I'll stick with frooty loops for now, but if I get any good at it, I'll investigate some of these programs. Thanks for the tips.

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  4. comradejoker.blogspot.com/October 25, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    This doesn't look that bad! I'll check it out!
    following~

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  5. SkimboshOctober 25, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    In my mind, at least for drums, if you are going for a retro-feel, why not just use samples? These VST items seem bulky for that rhythmic area.

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  6. The Angry VegetarianOctober 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    hell yeah. i'm going to obviously try out the better rated one!

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  7. LizardOctober 25, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    looks like some good software.

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  8. Come At Me BroOctober 25, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Nice info!

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  9. The CockshinerOctober 25, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    Yeah, a lot of percussion VSTs don't do much more than samples would anyway. I appreciate ones that allow you to customize and generate new sounds though.

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  10. 000October 26, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Will sure check these oout

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  11. i_love_weedOctober 26, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    hols shit that first one looks complicated :D

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  12. Discerning GentlemanOctober 26, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    wow, that looks like a lot of work

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  13. Ante BabajaOctober 26, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    i wish that its not so complicated

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  14. Insurance Advice GuyOctober 26, 2010 at 4:35 PM

    good stuff here

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  15. YouNostalgiaYouLoseOctober 27, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    i enjoyed reading this

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  16. Mr.BrightsideOctober 30, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    i love such programs

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  17. Come At Me BroOctober 30, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Sweet info!

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  18. SkimboshOctober 31, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    I am so on the look for the SK drummer now. Actually this is a nice spread. I just got a new computer and would like to get back in to the music, so I shall be following this blog more than ever and probably emailing you mercilessly. Happy Halloween!

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