I'm diggin' the Deluxe samples.

Rocky

I really like the CLA cymbals.  In fact the whole CLA package pretty much blows away SSD4 Deluxe!

I went to the SSD website to give the CLA sample tracks a listen and thought, wow, these sound pretty fantastic!  Then, I realized that I was listening to the regular SSD samples (which I already have [facepalm]), so I found the CLA sample tracks and, I have to say, not impressed - the factory demos sounded punchier and more alive than the CLA demos, which sounded pretty flat and underwhelming to me.  Maybe I just need to listen again in a different context - I'd hate to pass up a good deal on this only to kick myself later when it's full price.

cryophonik


I went to the SSD website to give the CLA sample tracks a listen and thought, wow, these sound pretty fantastic!  Then, I realized that I was listening to the regular SSD samples (which I already have [facepalm]), so I found the CLA sample tracks and, I have to say, not impressed - the factory demos sounded punchier and more alive than the CLA demos, which sounded pretty flat and underwhelming to me.  Maybe I just need to listen again in a different context - I'd hate to pass up a good deal on this only to kick myself later when it's full price.

I had a similar reaction at first but when the price went down I thought what the hell.  I'm REALLY glad I did.  They really seem to me to be a notch above the Deluxe samples. They are just more alive and real-in-the-room sounding.  I don't seem to need any EQ on the snares.  I usually boot the top end of snares to cut through but I haven't with these.  IMO these samples have set the bar higher for Slate.  I'm sure I'll still use other samples but these CLA's are easily the best I own.

My impression (and this comes from a CLA fan) is that the demos all sounded like the same drum kit.  No matter what kick or snare was being used...with a teency bit of variation...they all sounded alike.  bummer.

yorolpal


My impression (and this comes from a CLA fan) is that the demos all sounded like the same drum kit.  No matter what kick or snare was being used...with a teency bit of variation...they all sounded alike.  bummer.

Not for me after I installed and loaded them up.


But..... what do I know?

yorolpal


My impression (and this comes from a CLA fan) is that the demos all sounded like the same drum kit.  No matter what kick or snare was being used...with a teency bit of variation...they all sounded alike.  bummer.

I agree about the demos.  In actual use the snares and, to a lesser degree the kicks, are very different.  There are only one set of toms and one set of cymbals but they are excellent. 

yorolpal


My impression (and this comes from a CLA fan) is that the demos all sounded like the same drum kit.  No matter what kick or snare was being used...with a teency bit of variation...they all sounded alike.  bummer.

Yeah, I noticed that as well, but figured that whoever made the demos was just being lazy and using the same kit over and over.

Welp...then I guess I'll have to try em...won't I??

yorolpal


Welp...then I guess I'll have to try em...won't I??

Yes, you will.