I liked the old version so much better. I feel like I could get a decent grove in a minute and then build out details later.

Now I feel like the studio drummer has become overly technical and it’s difficult to get a decent groove quickly.

It’s making me re-think my process and maybe looking into an outside drum software to help build my drum groove first then port into logic for other instruments.

My typical process:
Write song on guitar
Get a drum groove (nothing perfect, just something close to a sound I like with the song)
Scratch in guitar and vocals
Record/ play bass
Add in extras as needed (keys, horns, lead)
Then I convert to midi drum for final edits.

I’m a singer songwriter, more classic rock kind of sound.