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[idrisguitar]

I Just had my 21st and i have bene buying some software that i need.

I have just bought BFD and bfd JnF.

But after using it for a few weeks I have found that, (while very rewarding and effective) programming the beats in myself (using the cubase drum editor) to match the music can be VERY tiresome and basically a big chore.

This software sounds like a life saver in many ways for me, however i have many questions.

1: I have watched the videos, but would like to know how effective jamstix2 is with general audio (as i know it is awesome with midi). i will be using miked guitar as my main instruments, however a piano, and violin will be used as midi as well.

2: is it easy to set up jamstix with all the sampels i will get from bfd, and if so will i need the XL pack? if im providing my own samples, or does the XL pack include other thingsas well as just extra samples.?

3: do i need to load bfd? or do i simply import the files into jamstix2.

4: in relation to the above question if yes does jamstix support the amount of velocity layers bfd Jnf samples have (over 100 at least i think).

thats all i can think of right now,

this producct looks great and the price looks even better, i think this creation is one of the most impressive things i have seen on the vst market in years and is definetly worthy of a purchase.

[Ralph [RZ]]

[idrisguitar]

hi, thanks for the replies,

i have tried the demo,

but have basically turned out VERY horrible results,

now while that can obviously be down to poor knowledge of the software it has slightly put a damper on the excitement, as i have an inkling it might be down the the audio im trying jamstix 2 to drum over, that is making it so scattered and all over the place.

heres the guitar riff(s) i was trying jamstix to play over (already recorded at 160bpm, 4/4)

http://download.yousendit.com/197EB3FB2443822C

im hoping you can convince me that with more experience and knowledge this riff can be effectively drummed over with jamstix2 and maybe even show a sample you can quickly mock up (obviously your a busy man so dont worry if you have more important things to do )

hope you can convince me further

thanks a lot
Idris

[Ralph [RZ]]

I recommend you use 'Jam No Input' in the beginning. The groove is controlled by the brain not by the audio data.

Here is what I did:

- added MP3 to project
- assumed a BPM of 80 and set host to that
- added JS2 and loaded quickstart rock

Since your clip has no intro, I removed the 'Intro' part from JS2. I listened to your clip and determined part lengths. Your first part is 4x2 so I adjusted the bar length and reps accordingly. I then selected style '8th rock' and drummer 'James Stix'. I also checked both fill boxes in the song sheet.

I then used 'Add Part - After' to create copy of this part for the B part of your clip and set the 'Min Power' of the 'Auto Ride' low to get the ride going in that part.

Here is the result: http://www.rayzoon.com/stuff/idris1.mp3

I then changed styles and drummers for experimentation and fiddled with brain controls a bit, which yielded this one: http://www.rayzoon.com/stuff/idris2.mp3
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[Musikman4Christ]

Very nice job Ralph. I like the results.
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[idrisguitar]

thats ace,

yeah i realise what i did wrong, i choose the wrong startup style (choose jazz instead of rock as the song template) and thats why it was all over the placed, i managed to get it working and im very impressed with what you can do,

with all the other styles and the other drummers it should give PLENTY of variation (more so than a real drummer i know who is very good but we dont have the mics to record him ).

this software is great and i cant wait to get the full program. ill just get the bfd and jnf samples sorted in he demo before purchasing, but know your support and quick replies even if i hgave been a bit stupid have really impressed me also.

[Musikman4Christ]

[Brendan Ashbrook]

[Ralph [RZ]]

Look at this video which shows you how to code your own pattern in the bar editor and then use it with a style and drummer.
http://www.rayzoon.com/jamstix2_vid4.html

Let me know if I can assist you with that in any way.
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Ralph Zeuner
Rayzoon Technologies LLC
http://www.rayzoon.com

[BoxOfSnoo]

[idrisguitar]

im sold,

i just wrote another quick demo,

and now went into the settings and changed lot them making the drummer play the kick a bit less and low the intensity, added accent in the cool setting around the kick with very little power, and its sounds amazing and suited the audio so much. (this is without reading the manual yet as well!!! )

it MADE the whole part and the fact it took 2 minutes instead of half an hour to get that beat with all the power and variation changes with fills has pretty much told me that i can never do without this program again.



EDIT: heres a complete song i wrote today, jamstix is a life saver, if i had to program it the way i usually do i would be showing you this song in two days not right now!!!.

http://download.yousendit.com/B7BDC90707A4CC10



i have bought the xl bundle (even though i dont need the xl sample imainly for the discount on truepianos which sounds brilliant for the size, plus it is nice paying you what you deserve for this amazing program.)