SSDs can be pretty expensive relative to HDDs so if you can only afford one it’s worth weighing up whether you’d rather the sample libraries load faster (external SSD) or if you want the computer, DAW and everything else running quicker (replace internal HDD with SSDįor advanced users: you may also wish to have a ‘ slave’ computer, usually a higher-end desktop PC or Mac where you can run sample libraries from without using your main computer’s CPU. Optional: an internal SSD to replace your computer’s hard drive (which results in more CPU power and less crashes) and an external SSD to store your samples on.Samples are quite large files so you will need spare storage space to keep them on your computer, while superior RAM will improve performance of VSTis within your DAW A computer or laptop (recommended with more than 10% storage space remaining and at least 16GB RAM).A DAW such as Logic Pro X or Pro Tools 12 (for more information, check out our What is a DAW? and Best DAWs articles).Please refer to our Connectivity Guide for connecting your keyboard into a computer.

A MIDI keyboard, drum machine or a piano keyboard that have access to either a USB Type B port or traditional 5-pin MIDI ports that are seen in older keyboards and gear.It is certainly a step up (again my opinion, and I've been using Toontrack drums since DKFH, so I may be biased) from most of the other drum tools.In order to use VSTs, you will need to have access to: If what you want is a really solid, really flexible set of drum sounds for rock/pop/metal, etc then SD2 will serve you very well. If the new content is of interest then I'd probably save my pennies. The library that is included sounds gorgeous, and adds a whole new palette of sounds.īut the real winners are the Decades expansion, which is becoming my first choice on a lot of things, and the orchestral library, which covers a lot of instruments really well. There are some nice new workflow features, but nothing I could not have lived without, I think?

I did upgrade, and there is no audible difference for SD2 expansions. If you have no need for any of the SD3 only expansions then SD2 could be a good investment. My thoughts only - but SD2 ia a very capable drum tool, and the expansion packs range from really good to outstanding.

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