Superior Drummer Q&A

[EtherealEntity]

Okay..where are these meant to be installed? Installer didn't seem to work and I can't actually find where the already included presets are on my computer either.

EDIT: Think I am using an older version, updating.

[Jakedudebro]

Originally Posted by EtherealEntity

Okay..where are these meant to be installed? Installer didn't seem to work and I can't actually find where the already included presets are on my computer either.

EDIT: Think I am using an older version, updating.

I'm having this same problem, but I know for a fact that I'm using the latest version, and the problem still persists. Any ideas?

[Opion]

Originally Posted by Jakedudebro

I'm having this same problem, but I know for a fact that I'm using the latest version, and the problem still persists. Any ideas?

Thirding in with this confusion - bought the download and there's no authorization process as usual with the Metal Foundry expansions and such. Helpppppp O.O

[EtherealEntity]

For those of you having problems - have you definately checked the Toontrack website and downloaded again? It's V2.2.3, and if you are using 64 bit it should say 64 bit next to the version. I thought I was fully updated because I had downloaded the most recent file on the Toontrack website. However, I redownloaded it and the content of the download had actually changed.

The presets are Combined Presets from the Load/Save menu, and as far as I can tell do not give the option to load individal channels in the mixer.

[jameslabrie]

First post!
I bought the preset yesterday, but I can't get it in SD. It says it's an "unix"-file and I can't load it in the load/save window. Some advice would be appreciated, thanks!

[th3m1ke]

Ut oh - looks like Dream Theater is going to be using Superior with Misha's presets on the next album

[jameslabrie]

Originally Posted by th3m1ke

Ut oh - looks like Dream Theater is going to be using Superior with Misha's presets on the next album

[jameslabrie]

Seriously though, do I need to convert/open the unix-file somehow to get the .s20 files out from it?

[Jakedudebro]

Originally Posted by EtherealEntity

For those of you having problems - have you definately checked the Toontrack website and downloaded again? It's V2.2.3, and if you are using 64 bit it should say 64 bit next to the version. I thought I was fully updated because I had downloaded the most recent file on the Toontrack website. However, I redownloaded it and the content of the download had actually changed.

The presets are Combined Presets from the Load/Save menu, and as far as I can tell do not give the option to load individal channels in the mixer.

Yeah, I'm running version 2.2.3 and the presets still won't show up. I've tried just about everything.

[jameslabrie]

Originally Posted by Jakedudebro

Yeah, I'm running version 2.2.3 and the presets still won't show up. I've tried just about everything.

+1

[EtherealEntity]

Originally Posted by jameslabrie

Seriously though, do I need to convert/open the unix-file somehow to get the .s20 files out from it?

I don't know what the unix file is. In my download I got an installer and a readme. The read me basically says just run the installer and it will put the files in the correct place. It worked for me once I was running the latest version of SD.

For those of you who can't get the presets to show..sorry, I've no idea. I suggest going to the Toontrack forum.

[Jakedudebro]

Problem solved: it's not part of The Metal Foundry, it's part of the N.Y. Avatar.

[Opion]

I even tried installing v.2.2.3 and it still says v.2.2.1. Kinda strange, I've done all the uninstalling/reinstalling I can do. Even the support is no help...I downloaded the thrash/death packs in the same way with no problems at all. .... :/

[jameslabrie]

I fixed it, I didn't realize I had not upgraded to 2.2.3 yet, that solved the problem. Thanks for trying to help anyways

[EtherealEntity]

Originally Posted by Opion

I even tried installing v.2.2.3 and it still says v.2.2.1. Kinda strange, I've done all the uninstalling/reinstalling I can do. Even the support is no help...I downloaded the thrash/death packs in the same way with no problems at all. .... :/

Maybe you need to relocate/update the plugin from your DAW. Maybe it's still seeing the old one somehow.

[PTP]

Sometimes when I try to use Superior Drummer there's no sound at all. The volume bar in the DAW is moving but its just red instead of the normal spectrum of green to yellow to red. It's really annoying.

[clems6belio]

I've just bought the preset pack, it's an .exe file so I guess it's a patch.
Install is automatic, but I CAN'T find the preset in Superior 2.0 ?
What I have to do to load it ??

[Nakon14]

@Clems6belio, make sure that you have the most recent update of Superior installed on your computer. That a problem a lot of people, myself included, have had with getting this to work but it's a pretty easy fix!

[clems6belio]

Originally Posted by Nakon14

@Clems6belio, make sure that you have the most recent update of Superior installed on your computer. That a problem a lot of people, myself included, have had with getting this to work but it's a pretty easy fix!

Thanks for your help.
I was thinking that the preset works only with the most recent version.
But, another question : Is this most recent version is the "Superior Drummer 2.0 Crossgrade" which cost roughtly 160€ ??
This https://www.toontrack.com/products.asp?item=34 ??
This isn't so pretty easy then :S

[CAPTAIN SARG]

What do you use to program the drums? a Midi keyboard?

[Metalus]

Originally Posted by CAPTAIN SARG

What do you use to program the drums? a Midi keyboard?

Just out of curiosity, what are the benefits of using a midi keyboard? Can you edit with it in say...Pro Tools?

[clems6belio]

Sorry, idiot question, I resolved my problem ^^

[PTP]

Originally Posted by PTP

Sometimes when I try to use Superior Drummer there's no sound at all. The volume bar in the DAW is moving but its just red instead of the normal spectrum of green to yellow to red. It's really annoying.

I think its because I opened it as an AU instead of VST.

Another question: In Reaper when you open SD it asks if you want to create separate tracks for all the different outs, or just have everything go to one track. What difference does this make in terms of sound?

[btnation]

Couple things.......
Superior Presets only work with there designated library. exp: Bulb=avatar, sneap=MF, allen morgen=music city

2nd;you must update your Superior drummer to 2.2.3 which is available in your toontrack account under your products, Superior Drummer 2.0

Remember presets dont just show up when you load the kit. You have to make sure you click the load/save tab and select combined presets.

If you continue to have problems or have new one's please feel free to PM me or for a faster result email support@toontrack.com

[Psyy]

Originally Posted by CAPTAIN SARG

What do you use to program the drums? a Midi keyboard?

Some people like Chimp Spanner use a MIDI keyboard for all their drum tracking. Other people (the majority) just use the piano roll, (or if you're using Cubase, the drum tracking page) and click all the notes on. You have to have some rudimentary knowledge of beats or else your drum track creation will be a long time in the making.