Make a Custom MIDI Drum Kit In Pro Tools using Xpand!2 - Pro Tools Tutorial - Intermediate

In this video you'll learn some great tips on how to get the best drum sound you can out of Xpand!2, the free plugin that comes with Pro Tools.

Time stamps:
0:00 - Demo
0:53 - Xpand!2 choosing sounds
2:19 - Xpand!2 channels A, B, C, D
2:40 - Choosing a kick sound
4:18 - Choosing a snare sound
5:35 - Choosing Hats
6:30 - Choosing Toms
7:01 - Choosing Cymbals
9:18 - FX1 - Room Sound
9:36 - FX2 - Overheads
10:47 - Demo
11:49 - Record a drum take
12:20 - Dub each Midi sound onto separate audio tracks
15:50 - Mixing Drums with EQ, Compression
19:45 - Adding Reverb
22:03 - Adding Bass
23:40 - Adding Piano
26:08 - Final Demo
27:05 - Bonus Tip - Fix Rhythmic Timing
28:33 - Bonus Tip - Edit Note Velocity


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