The Rock Foundry SDX
HARD AS A ROCK.
A massive library of sounds for Superior Drummer 3 recorded by a true industry legend, Bob Rock.
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A massive library of sounds for Superior Drummer 3 recorded by a true industry legend, Bob Rock.
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A massive library of sounds for Superior Drummer 3 recorded by a true industry legend, Bob Rock.
| ADD TO CARTThe Rock Foundry SDX features a staggering 65 GB of raw, unprocessed drum sounds recorded by arguably the most notable, influential and sought-after engineer/producer of our time: Bob Rock.
The Rock Foundry SDX was recorded at Bob Rock’s choice studio The Warehouse in Vancouver, BC, and designed to give you the most flexible selection of drums, ambiences and options possible. It’s configured as two individual SDXs, one ‘Main’ and one ‘Mono.’ The ‘Main’ features six kits captured with a traditional multiple microphone technology whereas the ‘Mono’ configuration was recorded using a minimal setup. In addition to the seven individual kits, a large selection of extra snares, kicks and cymbals are provided, making The Rock Foundry SDX an incredibly broad palette of raw material to use to craft drum mixes within the powerful framework of Superior Drummer 3.
If writing and performing a song is magic, the art of engineering and shaping sound is the alchemy that makes music transcend and become legendary. It’s how you position microphones right from the start, how you place drums in a room and how you ultimately process each individual piece to fit in a mix. The latter part is left up to you. Should you rather go for Bob Rock’s drum mixes as a starting point, we’ve included a selection of presets engineered by the man himself.
Please note: This product requires Superior Drummer 3.
The Rock Foundry SDX features a staggering 65 GB of raw, unprocessed drum sounds recorded by arguably the most notable, influential and sought-after engineer/producer of our time: Bob Rock.
The Rock Foundry SDX was recorded at Bob Rock’s choice studio The Warehouse in Vancouver, BC, and designed to give you the most flexible selection of drums, ambiences and options possible. It’s configured as two individual SDXs, one ‘Main’ and one ‘Mono.’ The ‘Main’ features six kits captured with a traditional multiple microphone technology wheres as the ‘Mono’ configuration was recorded using a minimal setup. In addition to the seven individual kits, a large selection of extra snares, kicks and cymbals are provided, making The Rock Foundry SDX an incredibly broad palette of raw material to use to craft drum mixes within the powerful framework of Superior Drummer 3.
If writing and performing a song is magic, the art of engineering and shaping sound is the alchemy that makes music transcend and become legendary. It’s how you position microphones right from the start, how you place drums in a room and how you ultimately process each individual piece to fit in a mix. The latter part is left up to you. Should you rather go for Bob Rock’s drum mixes as a starting point, we’ve included a selection of presets engineered by the man himself.
Please note: This product requires Superior Drummer 3.
Completed in 1886 and originally meant to serve as a supply warehouse, the two-story brick structure on the southeast corner of Powell and Columbia in downtown Vancouver, BC, once known as the Oppenheimer Building today hosts one of the world’s best and most advanced recording studios. The main hall, with its hard brick walls and dense wooden floors, is a marvel of acoustic engineering and the perfect ambience for recording loud, reverberant but still controlled and subtly detailed drums.
While Metallica’s groundbreaking “Black Album” may be one of the more commonly known works in his discography, Bob Rock’s engineering and producing credits stretch all the way back to the late ’70s and include some of the best selling acts in rock history: Survivor, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Bryan Adams and many, many more. In all of his productions, a common denominator is phenomenally engineered and mixed drums. In fact, his work with Metallica and Mötley Crüe may very well have set a new standard as to how we mix drums to sit in a mix. Needless to say, his influence on the sound of hard rock and metal as we know it is monumental. We’re happy to present the first-ever sample library to bear his sonic seal.
Learn more about the product and listen to extensive audio examples in these videos.
This kit was specially requested by Bob Rock in the same sizes that were used on Metallica’s “Black Album”. The shells are made from a six-ply maple and gumwood combination and come from the revered period of Jasper manufacture. This is a true classic that transcends genres and has stood the test of time.
This kit was also sampled with snare wires off.
A high-end kit derived from Yamaha’s* flagship PHX line of drums that launched back in the 1970s. It was designed to capture every nuance of performance, with a bright sound that is lively and almost has a “mix-ready” quality to its tone. Hybrid Maple shells consist of seven plies: paired maple plies inside and out, with a core triple sandwich of maple-wenge-maple. These drums are at the apex of engineering and quality.
As rock music got louder, Ludwig* changed the construction of their drums to keep up. Shells produced from 1976 are six-ply construction with a 45 degree bearing edge, creating a brighter sound that cuts through better i all frequencies. Great for rock but also for big band jazz and, well, any genre. The toms partnered with the Gretsch* kick drum create the classic Buddy Rich sound in Bob Rock’s jazz preset.
This kit was also sampled with snare wires off.
The mono kit. A classic British three-ply mahogany drum kit by the foremost British drum manufacturer famously endorsed by Keith Moon, Nicko McBrain, Mitch Mitchell and Phil Collins (to name a few).
Drum grooves and fills inspired by hard rock music of the past four decades.
HARD ROCK GROOVES
Kick
14x24" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Snare
7x14" Dunnett* Cast Bronze
Rack Tom
9x13" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Rack Tom
10x14" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
16x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
18x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Hi-Hat
15" Sabian* Artisan
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Legacy Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* AAX Vault Crash
Crash
20" Sabian* HHX Legacy Crash
Crash
20" Sabian* Artisan Brilliant Crash
Kick
14x20" 1969 Premier* 202 Outfit
Snare
5x14" 1973 Ludwig* Acrolite
Toms
8x12" 1969 Premier* 202 Outfit
Toms
16x16" 1969 Premier* 202 Outfit
Hi-Hat
14" 60s Zildjian* K Istanbul
Ride
20" Zildjian* K Constantinople Ride with 3 Rivets
Kick
14x26" Ludwig* 70s 3 ply maple ported
Snare
6.5x14" Dunnett* Titanium
Rack Tom
12x9" Ayotte* Maple 6 Ply
Rack Tom
8x10" Ayotte* Maple 6 Ply
Floor Tom
16x16" Ayotte* Maple 6 Ply
Floor Tom
18x16" Ayotte* Maple 6 Ply
Hi-Hat
18" Sabian* HHX Crash Top / 18" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Crash Bottom
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* AAX Aero Crash
Crash
21" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
Spock
Sabian* Stack 21" HHX Evolution Crash/20" HHX O-Zone Crash/8" AAX Aero Splash
Kick
14x26" Ludwig* 70s 3 ply Maple
Snare
7x14" Dunnett* Cast Bronze
Rack Tom
9x13" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Rack Tom
10x14" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
16x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
18x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Hi-Hat
15" Sabian* Artisan
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Legacy Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* AAX Vault Crash
Crash
20" Sabian* Artisan Brilliant Crash
Kick
14x26" Ludwig* 70s 3 ply Maple
Snare
7x14" Dunnett* Cast Bronze
Rack Tom
9x13" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Rack Tom
10x14" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
16x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Floor Tom
18x16" Gretsch* USA Custom Stop Sign Badge
Hi-Hat
15" Sabian* Artisan
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Legacy Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* AAX Vault Crash
Crash
20" Sabian* Artisan Brilliant Crash
Kick
14x22" Ludwig* 60s 3 ply Maple Poplar
Snare
6.5x14" Ludwig* Black Beauty
Rack Tom
9x13" Ludwig* Maple Poplar 3 Ply 1967
Floor Tom
16x16" Ludwig* Maple Poplar 3 Ply 1967
Hi-Hat
15" Sabian* Crescent Fat Hats
Ride
24" Sabian* AA Bash Ride
Crash
18" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Crash
Crash
21" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
Kick
14x22" Ludwig* 70s 3 Ply Maple
Snare
14x5" Dunnett* Maple Prototype - Wood Hoops
Rack Tom
9x13" Ludwig* Maple 3 Ply 1971
Floor Tom
16x16" Ludwig* Maple 3 Ply 1971
Hi-Hat
14" Zildjian* 1970s Canadian K
Ride
20" Sabian* Artisan Light Ride Moongel
Crash
18" Sabian* HH Dark Artesian Crash Moongel
Crash
18" Sabian* HH Dark Crash Moongel
Crash
18" Sabian* AAX Medium Crash Moongel
Kick
14x24" Gretsch* USA Custom
Snare
5x14" George Way* Dreamtime Blackwood
Rack Tom
9x13" Ludwig* Maple 6 Ply 1977
Floor Tom
16x16" Ludwig* Maple 6 Ply 1977
Hi-Hat
14" Zildjian* 1960s K Istanbul
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* HHX Groove Ride
Crash
22" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Ride
Kick
14x24" Gretsch* USA Custom
Snare
5x14" George Way* Dreamtime Blackwood
Rack Tom
9x13" Ludwig* Maple 6 Ply 1977
Floor Tom
16x16" Ludwig* Maple 6 Ply 1977
Hi-Hat
14" Zildjian* 1960s K Istanbul
Ride
24" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Ride
Crash
20" Sabian* HHX Groove Ride
Crash
22" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Ride
Kick
14x24" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Snare
Ludwig* 14"x5" Vintage Acrolite
Snare
5.5x14" Tama* Bell Brass
Rack Tom
8x12" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Rack Tom
9x13" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Floor Tom
15x16" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Floor Tom
18x16" Yamaha* Absolute Maple Hybrid
Hi-Hat
16" Sabian* Artisan Light Hats
Ride
22" Sabian* HHX Legacy Heavy Ride
Crash
18" Sabian* AAX Vault Crash
Crash
20" Sabian* HHX Legacy Crash
Crash
21" Sabian* HHX Legacy Crash
Spock
6" 8" Stacked Sabian* AAX Aero Splashes
Kick
14x24" Ludwig* Vistalite
Kick
14x24" Dunnett* Titanium
Kick
14x26" Ludwig* 70s 3 Ply Maple 2
Snare
6x12" Brady* Solid* Shell Jarrah Wood
Snare
5x14" 1968 Ludwig* COB Supraphonic
Snare
6.5x14" Brady* Sheoak
Snare
6x14" Brady* Solid* Shell Jarrah Wood
Snare
6.5x14" Flavio Cirillo Prototype Snare
Snare
8x14" Dunnett* "The Number 1" Stainless Steel
Rack Tom
8x8" Ayotte* Maple 6 Ply
Ride
20" Zildjian* K Constantinople with rivets
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
The Hard Rock EZX features mix-ready sounds from the same kits included in the Rock Foundry SDX. The EZX is best described as a slimmed down version of the SDX. EZdrummer owner?
Check out the EZX here.
For the full Installation of this product you will need approximately 68 GB of free hard drive space, plus an additional 68 GB is required for the installation process.
4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
A working Superior Drummer 3.1.0 (or above) installation.
