New York Studios Vol.2 SDX

Vol.2 of the N.Y. Studio Legacy Series contains unique sample recordings from two legendary New York Studios - Hit Factory NY and Allaire Studios.

The recordings at Hit Factory N.Y. were the starting point for Toontrack® in developing Superior Drummer® 2.0 and the decision to record samples at Allaire was a result of wanting to capture the best studio rooms in New York.

Sadly, for the music and recording industry both studios are now closed. Thus the subtitle ”The Lost New York Studios”. Toontrack® is privileged to have been given the opportunity to record these great rooms in collaboration with the world class recording team of engineer and producer Pat Thrall (Glenn Hughes, Black Crowes, Beyoncé etc), producer Neil Dorfsman (Kiss, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits and Sting) and drummer Nir Z (Genesis, John Mayer, Joss Stone and Chris Cornell).

”New York Studios Vol.2 SDX” altogether feature kits recorded with seven kick drums, thirteen snares and a wide variety of cymbals sampled in extreme detail to work with the best, most advanced drum sampler engine on the planet, Superior Drummer® 2.0.

”New York Studios Vol.2 SDX” features a custom MIDI library played and recorded by Nir Z.

The drums for ”New York Studios Vol.2 SDX”, were played and produced by Nir Z, Neil Dorfsman, Pat Thrall and Mattias Eklund at Hit Factory, N.Y. and Allaire Studios N.Y.

The MIDI for ”New York Studios Vol.2 SDX”, was recorded and played by Nir Z.

Apart from the close miced faders in the mixer, N.Y. - Allaire also has these channels: AmbFar, AmbMid, AmbNear, AmbMono, Oh-Mono, AmbBullet, SnareRim and a SansAmp channel.

Apart from the close miced faders in the mixer, N.Y. - Hit Factory also has these channels: AmbFar, AmbFar-FX, AmbMid, AmbMid-FX, Sony-In & 57-Out.

The Hit Factory is a trademark registered and owned by Hit Factory Entertainment Inc.

New York Studios Vol.2 SDX - product details

ALLAIRE STUDIO (Pro Mark Drumsticks)

KICK DRUMS
• Gretsch 18x22"
• Gretsch 50s 14x20"
• Ludwig 14x24"
• Ludwig 14x24" Softer Beater
• Ludwig 16x22"
• Slingerland 14x26"

SNARE DRUMS
• Black Beauty 1940s - 6.5x14"
• Ludwig 5x15" Metal
• Ludwig-Wood Vintage 1930s -7x14"
• Rogers Dynasonic 5.5x14"
• Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14"
• Ludwig Supraphonic Low Tuned 6.5x14"

HATS
• Top: Sabian HH Extra Thin Crash 16" / Bottom: Sabian HH Duo Crash 16"

TOMS
• Ludwig 1962 11x13", 16x16", 16x18"
• Ludwig 1962 10x12", 14x14", 16x16"

CYMBAL SETUP 1
• Position 1: AAXplosion 21"
• Position 2: AA Prototype 18"
• Position 3: AAXplosion 21"

CYMBAL SETUP 2
• Position 1: HHX Xtreme Crash 19"
• Position 2: HHX Xtreme Crash 18"
• Position 3: Legacy Ozone FX Cymbal 20"

RIDE
• Position 4: Ride Sabian Prototype 22"


HIT FACTORY (Drumsticks)

KICK DRUMS:
• GMS SE Blue Sparkle 14X24"
• GMS SE Blue Sparkle18X22"

SNARE DRUMS:
• Ludwig Black Beauty - 6.5x14"
• Ludwig Brass Shell - 6.5x14"
• Trick - 6.5x14"
• GMS Maple/Ash Shell - 6.5x14"
• GMS Maple/Ash Shell (tuned high)
• GMS Blue - 5.5x14"
• GMS Wood Shell - 6.5x14"

HATS:
• Sabian Evolution HHX 14"
• Sabian Groove HHX 15"

TOMS:
• GMS 9x10", 10x12", 14x14", 16x16" with Coated Heads
• GMS 9x10", 10x12", 14x14", 16x16" with Clear Heads

CYMBAL SETUP 1:
• Position 1: Sabian HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash 16"
• Position 2: Sabian HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash 18"
• Position 3: AAX Explosion Crash 21"
• Position 4: Sabian AA Thin Crash 17"
• Position 5: Sabian AA Medium Thin Crash 18"
• Position 6: Sabian HHX Evolution FX Crash 18"

CYMBAL SETUP 2:
• Position 1: Sabian HHXtreme Crash 19"
• Position 4: Spock 18" / 20"
• Position 5: Sabian Manhattan Crash 16"
• Position 6: Sabian HHXtreme Crash 18"

RIDE CYMBALS:
• Position 2: Sabian HHX Evolution Ride 20"
• Position 4: Sabian Sg Series Ride 22"

    Related videos

Interview with the N.Y. Recording Team An interview with the team behind the N.Y. recordings for Superior Drummer; Neil Dorfsman, Nir Z, Pat Thrall & Mattias Eklund. Presented from BiCoastal Music Studio, N.Y. by: Pat Thrall, Neil Dorfsman, Nir Z & Mattias Eklund.

Nir Z Interview Interview with Toontrack artist Nir Z at NAMM 2009, Anaheim, CA

Exploring Superior Drummer 2.1 Mattias Eklund & Henrik Kjellberg from Toontrack shows new sounds from N.Y Vol.2 SDX and upcoming features in Superior 2.1. How to make a preset, how to use the Combined presets, how to utilize functions within the engine, bleed functions, bussing, envelope use and more.

Nir Z Allaire Jam Nir Z jamming with Superior Drummer® 2.0 and the New York Studio Legacy Series Vol.2 SDX™ Nir Z is playing Hart Dynamics Pro kit 6.4 through a Roland TD-20, triggering Superior Drummer® 2.0 in his laptop. He is using the Allaire library from the N.Y Vol.2 SDX™

The making of the Superior Drummer 2.0 Sound Libraries Featuring Neil Dorfsman (Producer), Pat Thrall (Sound Engineer/Producer), Nir Z (Drums) and Mattias Eklund (Toontrack Music). Location: Allaire Studios, Shokan, NY, December 2006