User Interface:
It's just a simple rompler, so you shouldn't have any trouble getting around this thing. Some of the knob values can go into the negatives (they begin at 0), which is kind of awkward at first when you want to tweak vibrato or something, but I got used to it really quickly.
Sound:
BEAUTIFUL! Well... almost. First the bad news: the recorder patch goes out of tune when you adjust the attack, the shakuhachi goes out of tune when you hold a note down longer than 4 seconds, and the attacks of some of the woodwind instruments sound REALLY unnatural if you adjust their attacks, to the point where making adjustments is useless (I work around this through automation, which actually makes the sound more useful.)
Now the good news! This thing is truly a beauty. This is the Sound Canvas sound I love so much and grew up with as a kid... only it's been cleaned up and sounds... a lot better. Really, a lot of people will disagree with me on this, but the old Sound Canvases don't have anything on the new SD/Hyper Canvas models as far as overall sound quality goes. Now I say that never having used a hardware Sound Canvas itself, but having about two of them (SC55 and SC88) sampled and growing up hearing these sounds on the SNES, PSX and countless other systems. I love it, despite a few flaws (what rompler DOESN'T have issues?!) Oh yeah, and unlike most other romplers, these samples don't have vibrato in them (the recorder has SOME, but not enough to really be noticeable in a mix), so you won't run into any weird vibrato problems when you move from one note to the next. You have to apply the vibrato manually with the LFO. It doesn't sound super authentic, but again, no one will notice in a mix.
The Hyper Canvas uses a different engine than the SD/SC synths. The sounds are lighter and fluffier, and they mix together very, very well. Usually I don't need to even do any EQing when I'm done making a track!
Features:
It's a basic rompler. I gave this such a high score because the features it does have are all VERY useful, and what's even better is the ability to have 128 user drumkits and 512 user melodic instruments. That's... like... four times the amount of its sister Sound Canvases the SD80 and SD90. What's even better, is that by adjusting the various knobs and stuff, you can get very accurate emulations of most of the SD90/SD80's sounds out of this thing, except the church organ.
Documentation:
The manual is USELESS. Completely, utterly useless. This is by far the worst Roland manual I've ever come across, hehe. Typical.
Presets:
Awesome! Simply awesome! These are all the sounds my heroes use! 256 presets that all come from the old Sound Canvas synths! Some of these sounds come directly off of the SR-JV expansion boards (like the SC88), and Edirol made them even more usable than they already were. The brass is amazing for a rompler. Listen to the BriteBone preset and you'll hear what I'm talking about! There're a few duds here, like the shakuhachi, but when the hell would you ever need a shakuhachi? I write game music, and I've needed one all of... one time, that could've easily been replaced with a pan flute (which is TO DIE FOR) or a silver flute. The strings need work, and at first I really hated them, but once I figured out how to use them, I started to love them. 256 might not sound like much, but these sounds go a LONG way, especially once you get to tweaking them. Believe me.
Customer Support:
The Hyper Canvas, the SD90, SD20 and SD80 were all discontinued. Edirol no longer supports them. Can't get any worse than that. Thanks Edirol. :(
VFM:
American Musical is selling these for 50 bucks a piece. For ten bucks more than the VSC, you get yourself a professional GM module that's still being used today by pros in the game industry (listen to Tales of Symphonia or Castlevania: Lament of Innocence.) That's damn good value for the money if you ask me, especially when the $800 SD90 has these same sounds (well... most of them.)
Stability:
Rock solid and reliable. This is my main box and I rely on it for... well... everything.
Conclusion:
Best Sound Canvas ever! I know, I know, lots of people will want to shoot me for saying that, and I really shouldn't say that seeing as this is my first *real* Sound Canvas, but I really love this thing. I've become sooooo attached to the Hyper Canvas, it's unbelievable. For fifty bucks, how can you go wrong?!
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The drum machine changed music. There’s no getting around it.
Every DAW software these days comes with some sort of sampler or drum machine built right in. They’ve become a pillar of modern music production.
EDIROL Orchestral DXi VSTi 1.03 TEAM ASSiGN 02 MARCH 2010 89,7 MB “Orchestral” High Quality Software Synthesizer Orchestral instruments come alive with rich ambient piano and stereo sampled string sounds in the new Edirol HQ-OR Software Synthesizer. The premium sounds in this synth are perfectly combined for lush soundtracks and beautiful classical arrangements. Feb 20, 2010 EDIROL.Virtual.Sound.Canvas.VSTi.v1.60-ASSiGN Virtual Sound Canvas The VSC, Virtual Sound Canvas, is a software sound module that provides a complete General MIDI 2 and Roland GS sound set of MIDI instruments to be used on your PC (Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98) or Mac (9.x).
Edirol Orchestral is a dope discontinued VST that we can’t find anywhere. So we decided to share this with you as a free download! Contains realistic orchestral sounds and instruments! Premium acoustic sounds, focusing on Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion and Keyboards. Realistic articulations such as vibrato, tremolo, pizzicato, and spiccato. Up to 16-part. The MT Power Drum Kit is the ideal drum VST for the musician who knows exactly what they are wanting to achieve and prefer something that feels more realistic and intuitive. Massive sound libraries are always something I tend to look for in the best drum machine VST plugins, but sadly, I am usually let it down with lackluster drum packs.
But picking a sound can be tough when you have infinite possibilities at your fingertips.
That’s why these drum VST plugins are so great. They impose some limitations to help you corral the creative juices a bit.
So here’s the 10 best free drum VST plugins for making your drums pop.
1. T.REX 606
The name says it all. The T.REX 606 is a compact rompler modelled after the iconic Roland TR-606 drum machine.
The simple interface keeps things basic. Which is nice these days when so many VSTs are needlessly complicated.
It’s just volume, reverb and 7 classic sounds. Easy peasy.
Download it here for free
2. Djinndrum
The Linn LM-1 is a classic drum machine. It’s been used by everyone from Peter Gabriel, to Prince, to Michael Jackson.
But let’s face it, these days they’ve gotten a bit pricey for what they are.
No problem, The Djinndrum has you set for all that classic sound that the LM-1 packs in.
Download it here for free
3. Drum PRO
Drum Pro has 20 built in drum kits, 12 pads and global effects, what more do you need from a drum machine plugin?
The Drum Pro has you covered no matter what you’re making. Big EDM? Check. Techno? Check. Everything else you need for sweet drums? Check that too.
Download it here for free
4. Line of Legends
This plugin may not look as technical as others. But don’t let the looks of Line of Legends fool you.
This plugin boasts 47 high quality samples, 8 individual output channels, and punch, release & attack knobs for some serious tweakage.
Heads up: you may have to set up the output channels in your DAW if it’s only showing one channel. So check your DAW manual to figure out how.
Download it here for free
5. Sean Pandy Drums
Sean Pandy Drums is based on a sample pack made by heavy metal drummer Sean Pandy. So if you’re looking for a heavier drum sound on your mix, this VST will definitely give you it.
The ‘Sub Blower’ is especially good and certainly lives up to its name…
Download it here for free
6. KickMaker
2 of the most important elements in any track that thumps is the kick and bass. So they deserve some serious attention.
That’s what makes KickMaker so great. It’s a plugin built for crafting the perfect kick. So what’re you waiting for? Get kickin’.
Download it here for free
7. Beat Factory Drums
Beat Factory Drums is easy to use, sounds great, and packs a serious punch.
It has fully tweakable ADSR parameters so you can customize each and every kit to your sound. Not bad for a FREE plugin.
All you have to do is enter your email and that’s it.
Download it here for free
8. MT Power Drum Kit 2
MT Power Drum Kit 2 isn’t just a plugin for drums. In addition to top notch drum sounds that cut through any mix, it also has a fully pre-programmed groove library.
It’s wicked for composing your own patterns, or stringing together grooves for the drum accompaniment you need.
Download it here for free
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9. Dub Turbo DrumTROOP
The DrumTROOP drum machine is big both in its sound and what it offers. It’s a powerful tool for everything from EDM to house and back again.
Their website calls it a “weapon of mass production.” I can’t really disagree with that. It’s definitely massive is every respect.
Download it here for free
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10. Single Cycle Vintage Drum Elements
Vintage Drum Elements has a nice, warm analogue sound that so many vintage drum machines have.
The 12 pad interface is easy to use and tweak, and the preloaded samples are all top notch.
Name your price or enter your email to grab it on the Single Cycle Bandcamp.
Download it here for free
Drumming up the perfect sound
Nothing beats a banging drum track. They’re the backbone of tons of top notch songs.
And the drum machine is a superb way to hone in on a specific sound for your tracks.
So grab these sweet plugs and program away!
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