

It's very intuitive in many respects, but the enormity of everything it can do does mean there is a bit of a learning curve at the start. Its mixing capabilities are virtually limitless and endlessly customizable, and its included effects are excellent. SD3's sounds are huge, detailed, and exceptionally captured. It's hard to think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but at some point I decided to go whole hog and step up to what everyone seems to agree is the Big Daddy of drum software, Superior Drummer 3. I've used a few of the most noteworthy drum VSTis out there, including Modern Drummer from NI, Addictive Drums 1 and 2, and Steven Slate Drums 5 and 5.5.

Integrated groove sequencer with grid editor.Tunable drums and cymbals with natural attack, reverse playback and pitch envelope.

