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[olliepudge]

@olliepudge said:
Hi Toontrack,

I’m using the Focusrite 2i2 interface with my Roland kit and I recently downloaded the 4.36.4 driver because the original driver was making SD3 crash instantly when I tried to adjust the ASIO settings. That is what Focusrite’s tech support told me to do and it worked, but I’m getting a lot of popping sounds while playing and it’s driving me nuts. I’ve tried adjusting the settings and I’m getting nowhere. This is occurring when I use the 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports on my laptop. Is this an issue with my computer or the driver? I have an HP 8GB laptop with an Intel i5 processor which I believe meets the requirements of SD3. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Josh  

Toontrack,

Still haven’t heard your thoughts on this. Please respond ASAP.

Thanks,

Josh

[olliepudge]

Hey Reiner,

I got the VST host to work, but it doesn’t see SD3 as an option for a plug in. Thanks though.

Josh

[olliepudge]

@olliepudge said:
Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone is having the issue I’m having. I’m using the Focusrite 2i2 interface with my Roland kit and I recently downloaded the 4.36.4 driver because the original driver was making SD3 crash instantly when I tried to adjust the ASIO settings. That is what Focusrite’s tech support told me to do and it worked, but I’m getting a lot of popping sounds while playing and it’s driving me nuts. I’ve tried adjusting the settings and I’m getting nowhere. This is occurring when I use the 2.0 and 3.0 USB ports on my laptop. Is this an issue with my computer or the driver? I have an HP 8GB laptop with an Intel i5 processor which I believe meets the requirements of SD3. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Josh  

I would appreciate Toontrack’s thoughts on this as well please.

[olliepudge]

@rrosin said:

It’s easy to use. You don’t need to install something, just unpack and start. Then choose “New plugin” ans select the SD3 plugin. Next set MIDI and audio devices and you’re done.

Regards Reiner  

Hey Reiner,

Hate to keep bugging you, but I downloaded this and extracted it to my desktop. There’s just a bunch of weird files though. Not sure how to start it. What am I missing here? Sorry man. Like I said, I’m not good with this stuff at all. Thanks!

Josh

[olliepudge]

@rrosin said:

@olliepudge said:
I wonder why that would be the problem? Perhaps the folks at Toontrack can help here? Is this an issue with SD3 or is it a driver/computer issue?

My advice is to test with a VST host. If the problem still exists, it is most likely a driver issue. If the problem is gone, you can hardly assign it to anyone specific, neither SD3 nor driver or computer.

Regards Reiner  

Hi Reiner,

I’ll give it a shot. Is the one you’re using easy to install and use? I’m not too good with this stuff which is why I stick to standalone software if I can. Anything I need to know before installing it? Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

Josh

[olliepudge]

@THeCOnSUmER said:
Please add volume control to metronome! Also, change in sounds would be nice too!  

Yes please!

[olliepudge]

@rrosin said:
Hi Josh,

are you using the standalone version of SD3? I had some issues with ASIO and SD3 too (not with a Focusrite interface, but with the Roland ASIO driver). I switched from standalone SD3 to using the VST and all trouble was gone.

I use this Host program: http://www.hermannseib.com/english/vsthost.htm

Regards Reiner  

Hi Reiner,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I am using SD3 in standalone. I wonder why that would be the problem? Perhaps the folks at Toontrack can help here? Is this an issue with SD3 or is it a driver/computer issue?

Thanks,

Josh

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:
If you have space on your disk (or buy a bigger disk in the future) I suggest you try to download all installation parts – they do add a new dimension to the drums! I ended up with less need for reverb, since the room mics can be used for that (and I only mix in stereo). Further – it’s easier to make the drums sound big with all the room mics available.  

I’ll download them tonight if you really think it’s worth it Henrik.

[olliepudge]

@lostlure said:
Hey guys, I am in the process of downloading the first of the files for SD3. What don’t I need to download out of the 5 downloads files ? I will only be using this on a 2 speaker system so do I really need the files for sound surround ? what are you guys downloading to get the best results.

Thanks !  

Hi! I just downloaded the basic install, the room mics, and the extra bleed. You do not have to download the extra bleed, room mics, or the surround sound part. The only required download is the basic library. I’m getting plenty of room sound with what I’ve downloaded. Hope this helps!

[olliepudge]

@Brad said:

By routing all the snare outputs to the bus and manipulating the bus fader the OP should be able to manage all the close snare mics with the bus fader. The only reason I mentioned using macros was in addition to the close mics, there could be several bleed sources that wouldn’t be manipulated by using the bus fader AND I think macros are very cool and powerful. However, perhaps I was just over complicating things.  

@Brad said:

By routing all the snare outputs to the bus and manipulating the bus fader the OP should be able to manage all the close snare mics with the bus fader. The only reason I mentioned using macros was in addition to the close mics, there could be several bleed sources that wouldn’t be manipulated by using the bus fader AND I think macros are very cool and powerful. However, perhaps I was just over complicating things.  

Yeah I hear ya on the extra bleed Brad. Maybe I could route all room mic outputs to a bus and control those separately? Thanks for the feedback.

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:
Are you using multiple outputs, or stereo?  

@Henrik said:
Are you using multiple outputs, or stereo?  

Stereo

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:
if you route different snare mic channel’s outputs to a bus, turning the level of that bus all the way down will make all the snare channels silent. Is that what you want to happen?  

Correct Henrik. I want one fader for the snare, kick, toms, etc. to control the overall volume once I have everything set to my liking in the mixer. I usually stack 3-5 snares and send each of them to a bus, so that’s a lot of levels to control. I just want to have one fader for the volume when I have everything set right. Hence consolidate the mixer like the title of this thread. Can you tell me how to route the outputs to a bus so I can achieve this? I could probably figure it out but some help would be great. Thanks!

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:
Can sending the snares to a bus, and then controlling the bus volume, achieve that in your case?  

Don’t think so. I was using the macro control because I need a way to control the overall volume of all snare mics. Meaning if I turn it down the snare will be muted. The bus fader wouldn’t do that correct? It would just control that bus.

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:

@olliepudge said:
What I want is for the macro knob to adjust every snare fader without affecting the volumes I have set in the mixer.  

I am not following you there, on what you want to achieve. Can you give an example of what you want to happen in a scenario?  

Sure I’ll try. Let’s say I have the top snare mixer channel set one way and the snare bottom channel set at a lower volume. When I use the macro knob, I want to control both of them, but I want them to hold there differences in volume. Right now, it levels every fader off at the same volume. So when I increase the macro knob I’m getting way more snare bottom than I originally had set in the mixer. Does that make sense? Kind of hard to explain. Thanks.

[olliepudge]

@Henrik said:
Yes, you can try it yourself.
For example:
* Press the properties button on a not assigned macro knob, that open the properties popup
* Press “Add…”
* Drag all tom channel volumes to bottom
* Press “Save Start”
* Drag all tom channel volumes to a volume that you want to be a maximum
* Press “Save End”

Now your macro control should change volumes of all tom channels in the mixer.

You can read more about this in https://www.toontrack.com/manual/superior-drummer-3/8/8-2-binding-a-control-to-a-macro  

Hi Henrik,

So I assigned all snare mixer faders to a macro, but the macro control doesn’t control them correctly. What I want is for the macro knob to adjust every snare fader without affecting the volumes I have set in the mixer. Right now it seems to adjust them all at the same volume. Hope this makes sense. Any tips?

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