Is CWMC3 VSTi compatible?

I just got a response from Toontrack saying that MC3 is not compatible with Ezdrummer because it does not have VSTi support. The thing is, I can run FL6 in VSTi mode and it works fine. Does anyone know if MC3 will work with Ezdrummer? I know what VST is but havent a clue what VSTi is.

Ezdrummer looks fantastic from what I've seen and heard and, I will upgrade to Sonar if necessary. I was just hoping it would be later than sooner.

If your interested check it out here.

Thanks Beagle!

I figure that Toontrack didn't test Ezd with MC3 and thats why they are saying it's not supported. I think that I'm going to order it as my fathers day present for myself , and see if it works. If it doesn't, then i'll just have to keep it until, I can upgrade to Sonar. I need to upgrade to Sonar one of these days anyway.

I would be more than iffy, if I couldn't run FL6 in VSTi mode but, it works fine. I understand their stance though. If, they said that it worked with any program that supports VST, I'm sure they would be swamped with support calls by folks who dont even know what a VST folder is.

I really appreciate the quick response.

Thanks again,
Rich

Thanks Robomusic but, no thanks. I tried the Jamstix demo and really didn't care for it at all. Not that it's a bad program at all, I think it's pretty cool actually.

But, it really doesn't do metal all that well and I'm not really looking for something with another huge learning curve. I have MC3 and DFH2 right now so, I can program my own drums. Not very well mind you but, learning how a drummer might do things is improving me as a musician. And, with the piano roll I can edit 'till my heart's content.

The reason that I am so interested in Ezdrummer is that it just looks so...... EZ. Find a MIDI loop that goes with the tune, and drag and drop. I am particularly interested in the DFH pack that will be coming out this fall.

The other reason I am so interested in ezdrummer is that it comes packed with MIDI drum loops. Something I used to get for free from mysongbook.com and open with guitarpro software. Now, due to copyright BS, I cant download anything except user compositions from there. It was a good thing while it lasted though, i would find a drum beat in a song that worked with what I was doing, edit as needed, and Voila! instant drums that sounded nice.

Thanks for your suggestion though, I appreciate it.

Have you checked out Ezdrummer Robo? You can drop in any MIDI file in that as well.

Robomusic,

Check these out and you tell me if the demo's have the MIDI curse. Thats why I am so interested in the product. Now, who knows if I'll get results anywhere near as good as the demos. But, I am hopefull, although I've been burned before and will be again.

What I do when dealing with MIDI for my drums is two things. One, I edit the crap out of them using MC3's velocity and quantize tools so I can eliminate the machine gun effect. Two, I use Drumkit From Hell 2 as a plugin and it has left and right hand hits on almost every drum so I generally edit the GM file to use both hands/feet if you will.

Ezdrummer will do all of this for me I believe. It has a humanize and velocity adjustments and will supposedly work with any MIDI file.

I just ordered it today and I am really hopefull that it works with MC3, if not, I have FL6 to use it with but, I really dont like that program much. And right now, I'm very happy with MC3 and I dont have the cash to upgrade to Sonar. When I get it up and running I'll share the results.

BTW, I was in no way bashing JS. It just isnt for me. I think that it is an excellent program with alot of potential.

I've downloaded the JS demo and you're right - it's way too busy! Very complicated and will take a lot of work to figure out how to use it properly. Gotta read the manual just to figure out what the stuff means! I'm NOT a drummer and don't really even understand the difference between high hat and open cymbals!

I can't wait to get home tonight to play with it. I will try your suggestions.

thanks for the tip, joe, my budget is a little more limited, unfortunately. something about the kids eating or something... i don't know what she's talking about!

thanks, joe! I'll look into those.

I've been trying to play drums on my keyboard with my songs so far - but it's a long slow process!

Not bad. there are few times throughout the clip that didn't sound quite 'human' - but overall it was really good.

OK Robomusic, you win. Here is the same file running through Jamstix. JS brain muted and, I really have no idea what I'm doing with that program. And it still sounds worlds better. Forgive the blank's, I just have the demo. It sounds much more human to my ears and I'm sure it will to yours as well.

Thanks Robo, for getting me to purchase another f'n software program. And my time also thanks you because, now I'll have to spend hours upon hours learning to use it. You bastard!!! :)

Do you mind a few questions here and there as I learn how to incorporate it Robomusic?

Ask an questions you need to I will always answer if i can, if not then do not forget to read all the post at JS forum and ask Ralph the tough one he seems to really love to help.

The thing with JS is that it just has so much that one can do to tweak the sounds. I personally have not even experimented with the tip of the iceburg there.