GGD: PV Matt Halpern Signature Pack | Demo
116GGD (GetGood Drums) just released their "PV Matt Halpern Signature Pack" and I picked it up out of curiosity. Ended up accidentally writing this demo song. Oops.
This pack is a beast, but it may not be for everyone - Let me give you my thoughts!
In this mix, I used the completely raw samples and mixed them myself - I felt like there were too many demos with the turbo function used and some minor master processing, so I thought I'd give a different perspective.
The snare in this library is insane. It will definitely be my go-to snare from now on. In this mix I used the "mid" tuning on it, compressed to hell and back together with the awesome room samples.
The kick is great as well - In this mix, I actually blend both the kicks in this library, with a higher blend of the default kick, with some of the "clickier" kick blended in. I tried to get a really modern sound out of it, and it takes processing really well, while still sounding organic.
Toms are great also - I think maybe I still prefer the Modern & Massive toms, but I maybe just need to spend more time with this library. I miss a second rack tom though, by default - A second rack tom is still included in the pack, and in this mix I use two Kontakt instances to expand the kit a bit. But I dunno, the interval in the tunings between the toms just doesn't feel 100% right when using both the high and low rack tom and doing fills with it. I think the idea is more that you use either one, and maybe not both of them in tandem.
Cymbals - Great, but the drier cymbals isn't my personal taste - Just personal preference. For whoever likes the sound of these cymbals, they are recorded great. The china is great though, will probably be my go-to china from now on. Really like the stack and splash as well. Would prefer some "wetter" crash cymbals though. Oh well!
Have you picked up the library yet? What do you think about it? \o/
If you like this video, you might enjoy my other audio plugin demos!
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Guitar Tuning;
Drop E
Software used;
Recorded, mixed and mastered in Reaper
GGD: PV Matt Halpern Signature Pack
Submission Audio Djinnbass
Neural DSP Parallax
Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira
Hardware used;
Legator N8FP
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
Camera used;
Canon EOS 1200D
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