Cymball Roll

[offy1]

how do i get those cymball roll which is commonly used in ballads?? cant seem to get that perfect sound.. Pls help..

 

[Revolutions]

try doing a normal drumroll, and gradually exert lesser force, on your ride or crash cymbal. cymbal rolls don't work on hi-hats i think?

i'm not sure about this cause i'm a guitarist but i've seen my drummer do cymbal rolls, and he does it good.

 

[offy1]

sorri.. i mean synthesising the sound on keyboard.. cant get the smooth sound of a roll... seem to always have gaps no matter how hard i try..

 

[CubaLibre]

you're going to have some problems with that, mate.

:?

unless your keyboard synthesizer has the ability to alter the attack of each note, you're not going to be able to get a smooth cymbal roll.

 

[soft]

can try hit 2 keys that have similar cymbal sound. dont hit too hard, use Event Controller to do the crescendo for the volume. adding some reverb to it wouldn't hurt too. :wink: