Equipment Review
Product Reviewed:
Leaf Drum
Made by: leafdigital(?)
Cost: $20
Submitted by JR#97
Rating: 
Features:
Drum sequencing that uses .wav files
Technical Specifications:
N/A
What I liked:
I liked being able to use .wav files! That way you can make samples and throw them in there and not have to get stuck with cheesy drum machine sounds! Much easier and cheaper than a sampler. Not as much control, but for $20 who's gonna listen to you bitch? Hopefully this program will open the doors for more programs that use the same concept, but provide more options and control. There are quite a few effects included... comps, 'verbs, eq, etc.
What I didn't:
The documentation sucked. I also didn't like being limited to 6 .wav files at a time. That means you have to do lots of exporting to get a complete drum kit. The dark colors made it hard as hell to find all the controls. You're stuck in 4/4. It would have been cool if the thing could follow a midi sequencer.
User Tips:
If you're just going to use .wav's sampled from drum machines, what's the point? Sample real drums, pipes, cans, bottles, etc. Have fun with it! Then export your .wav files to Acid and really have some fun. Just becareful when you say "Sweet! Leaf Drum and Acid rule"... someone might call the DEA on ya.
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