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tim · Jam Meister Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 75

Hi Ralph, I don't know if it has been asked yet, but are there going to be any new drum sounds or new kits included with Jamstix 2? Very Happy

Ralph [RZ] · Site Admin Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 13332

Jamstix 2 will have a new stock kit. It will be a Gretsch kit with StudioX heads (for a modern tom sound), Premier Maple snare with Aquarian head and a full Paragon cymbal set, including 2 splash, 2 crash and 2 chinas. There is also a special focus on the kick recording for this kit to provide a tight, punchy modern sound (AKG 112 to the rescue...)
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tim · Jam Meister Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 75

Thanks Ralph. That sounds absolutely terrific. Tim Laughing

JamesBlue · Junior Jammer Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 5 Location: U.S.

I'd like to buy JS, but not sure if now is the best time. I will be unable to really work with it for about half of next year.
Should I wait to buy JS #2 or get one of the packs now w/free upgrade.
Also, I have RIMIV drum VST that has alot of drum sets, I understand that JS can drive it via MIDI out. That's great, but will it create a heavy load for my computer if I run Amplitube, JS and RIMIV?

Ralph [RZ] · Site Admin Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 13332

Since no one else has responded I'll give you my 2 cents:

If you are 100% sure that you will buy Jamstix 1 or 2 within the next year then you should buy now since the current sale is the lowest price and you'll get JS1 and JS2 for that one low price.

If you are not sure then you may want to wait until you're ready to use JS and then buy, albeit at a likely higher price and without JS1.

Concerning CPU load: any modern machine can handle JS, RMIV and Amplitube at the same time. The exact CPU usage can only be determined by using the JS demo with those products.
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JamesBlue · Junior Jammer Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 5 Location: U.S.

Thanks, for the reply and info.

I think I'll purchase JS1 $99 or $109 set.

I'm pretty sure I can run all my VSTs.

Thanks again.

wellesleymusic · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 10:59 am Post subject:

Ralph, the new stock kit sounds absolutely fantastic. How will the rest of the kit be miked? Will is be close stereo like DP2?

Ralph [RZ] · Site Admin Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Posts: 13332

The JS2 stock kit will be miked like DP2 so you will get ambience sounds as well as close stereo sounds for all instruments.
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wellesleymusic · Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2007 1:55 pm Post subject:

Ralph, sounds great - can't wait.