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Drumology EZX
FOUR KITS. FOUR DECADES.
The kits that helped shape four eras of pop and rock.
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Drumology EZX
FOUR KITS. FOUR DECADES.
The kits that helped shape four eras of pop and rock.
| ADD TO CARTIn this EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3, session drummer Jeremy Stacey (Sheryl Crow, Robbie Williams, Sia, Ryan Adams) handpicked four kits from his extensive collection – each one capturing a distinct sound and a defining moment in the evolution of drums. Spanning the 1960s through the 1990s, it delivers the unmistakable character of each era in striking detail, from tight, muffled and snappy to open, loud and thunderously big.
Teaming up with his brother Paul – a seasoned engineer, producer and instrumentalist with credits ranging from Oasis to The Black Crowes – they chose Livingston Studios in London, UK, as the perfect setting for the project. With a room seemingly tailored for transparent drum recording, it had the sonic qualities needed to bring out the essential: the drums themselves. To further underscore the characteristics of each kit, the Stacey brothers used period gear and era-specific mic placements, giving every kit a custom treatment tailored to its time.
In addition to the kits themselves, this EZX also includes a collection of grooves for each kit as well as a broad palette of mix-ready presets showcasing different approaches. As always, use these presets for a direct, mix-ready sound – or tailor them in detail using the macros.
From the warm, round and subtle tone of the 1960s, the open and fusion-tinged sound of the 1970s, the bombastic, stadium-big approach of the 1980s to the raw, gritty and hard-hitting edge of the 1990s, this EZX not only gives you a curated palette of kits, it provides a snapshot of drum sound history.
Tone, character and personality don’t start with a room or a piece of gear – they start with the kits, who sits behind them and, ultimately, how you apply the sounds on your end. This EZX provides the kits and the drummer. The rest is up to you.
- Four complete kits with additional extras
- Zeroing in on four distinct eras: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s
- Each kit handpicked for its unique qualities in sound and character
- Ideal for vintage and modern pop, fusion, rock and grunge
- Sampled by session drummer Jeremy Stacey (Sheryl Crow, Robbie Williams, Sia, Ryan Adams, Neil Diamond)
- Recorded at Livingston Studios, London, UK, by producer/engineer/mixer Paul Stacey (Oasis, Noel Gallagher, The Black Crowes)
- Mix-ready presets for each kit, targeting the key sound of each era
- Includes a basic collection of MIDI played by Jeremy Stacey
This EZX expansion requires EZdrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3.
About the drummer
JEREMY STACEY.
Valued for his deeply musical groove and ability to adapt to any context, Jeremy Stacey has become a first-call session drummer for artists across a wide range of genres. Over a career spanning several decades, he has worked with acts including King Crimson, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Tom Jones, Joe Cocker and Sheryl Crow – to name a few.
Alongside his playing career, Jeremy also has a near-obsessive passion for collecting drums. Frankly, he may well own more kits than anyone else in the world. When it comes to drums, few can match his depth of knowledge.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds” (2011), “Chasing Yesterday” (2015)
Sheryl Crow “C’mon C’mon” (2002)
Ryan Adams “Ashes & Fire” (2011), “Ryan Adams” (2014)
Roger Daltrey “As Long As I Have You” (2018)
Zero 7 “Simple Things” (2001), “When It Falls” (2004)
Sia “Colour the Small One” (2004)
Tom Jones “Praise & Blame” (2010), “Surrounded by Time” (2021)
Robbie Williams “I’ve Been Expecting You” (1998), “Escapology” (2002), “Swings Both Ways” (2013)
Neil Diamond “Melody Road” (2014)
Steve Hackett & Chris Squire “A Life Within a Day” (2012)
Steven Wilson “To the Bone” (2017)
Benmont Tench “You Should Be So Lucky” (2014)
About the engineer
PAUL STACEY.
A versatile guitarist, producer and songwriter, Paul Stacey is known for his wide-ranging work across rock, pop and beyond. Over the years, he has collaborated with artists including Oasis, Noel Gallagher, The Black Crowes, contributing both as a performer and behind the scenes. His approach combines strong musical instincts with a deep understanding of tone and sound.
SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
Oasis “Standing on the Shoulder of Giants” (2000)
The Black Crowes “Warpaint” (2008), “Before the Frost…Until the Freeze” (2009)
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds “Chasing Yesterday” (2015), “Council Skies” (2023)
Steven Wilson “To the Bone” (2017)
Beachwood Sparks “Across the River of Stars” (2024)
Tal Wilkenfeld “Love Remains” (2019)
Diane Birch “Bible Belt” (2009)
THE KITS.
Sound. Evolution. Influence.
The four kits in this EZX were handpicked by Jeremy Stacey from his own collection, each representing the defining sound, evolution and influence of its decade. Expect a wide tonal range – from dry and controlled to fully open, thunderous drums.
1960s KIT
Kick
Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Snare
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Sticks
Rack Tom
Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Sticks
Floor Tom
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Sticks
Hi-Hat
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: K
Tools: Sticks
Ride
Size: 21″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A
Tools: Sticks
Crash 1
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A
Tools: Sticks
Crash 2
Size: 20″
Model: Super Zyn*
Tools: Sticks
*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.
1970s KIT
Kick
Size: 22″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Rack Tom 1
Size: 5.5x8″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Sticks
Rack Tom 2
Size: 6.5x10″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Sticks
Rack Tom 3
Size: 8x12″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Sticks
Floor Tom 1
Size: 10x14″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Sticks
Floor Tom 2
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Phenolic
Tools: Sticks
Hi-Hat
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A
Tools: Sticks
Ride
Size: 20″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Sultan Ride
Tools: Sticks
Crash 1
Size: 17″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Traditional Dark Crash
Tools: Sticks
Crash 2
Size: 18″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Traditional Thin Crash
Tools: Sticks
Splash
Size: 8″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Traditional
Tools: Sticks
*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.
1980s KIT
Hi-Hat
Size: 14″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks
Ride
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks
Crash 1
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Crash
Tools: Sticks
Crash 2
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Medium Crash
Tools: Sticks
Splash
Size: 8″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Traditional
Tools: Sticks
*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.
1990s KIT
Kick
Size: 14x24″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Snare
Size: 7x14″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starphonic Bronze
Tools: Sticks
Rack Tom 1
Size: 10x12″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Sticks
Rack Tom 2
Size: 11x13″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Sticks
Floor Tom 1
Size: 16x18″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Sticks
Floor Tom 2
Size: 18x18″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Sticks
Hi-Hat
Size: 14″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks
Ride
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks
Crash 1
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Crash
Tools: Sticks
Crash 2
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Medium Crash
Tools: Sticks
*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.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS.
Kick 1
Size: 14x20″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Teardrop
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Kick 2
Size: 14x26″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Snare 1
Size: 3.5x14″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Brass Piccolo
Tools: Sticks
Snare 2
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: 400
Tools: Sticks
Snare 3
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Rogers*
Model: Powertone
Tools: Sticks
Snare 4
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Camco*
Model: Chanute
Tools: Sticks
Snare 5
Size: 6x14″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Warlord
Tools: Sticks
Snare 6
Size: 6x14″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Bell Brass 1980s
Tools: Sticks
Splash
Size: 8″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A
Tools: Sticks
*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.
ABOUT THE STUDIO.
Livingston Studios is one of London’s most respected recording spaces. Housed in a converted church, it is prized for its warm, natural acoustics – which lend themselves perfectly to drums. The studio features an SSL SL 4072 G+ series console, complemented by an extensive selection of vintage and modern outboard gear, making it a go-to destination for high-end tracking, from bands to orchestral sessions.
Over the years, it has hosted an impressive range of artists, including Björk, Depeche Mode, Muse and The 1975.
MICROPHONE OVERVIEW.
Here’s an overview of the mics used and roughly how they were placed around the kits and in the studio room.
- OH
- OH
- OH Tube
- OH Tube
- OH Ribbon
- OH Dyn
- Amb Close
- Amb Close
- Amb Mid
- Amb Mid
- Vibe
1960s KIT – INPUT LIST
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE + OUTBOARD |
| Kick In | AKG D25 | Telefunken V72 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Out | STC 4033A | Pomvision -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Front | AKG D30 | Advision |
| Snare Top Dyn | Shure 545 | Advision |
| Snare Top Cond | Neumann KM54 | Telefunken V72 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Vibe | Neumann KM56 | Pomvision |
| Snare Bottom | Neumann KM54 | Pomvision |
| Hi-Hat | Electro-Voice RE10 | Neve 1073 |
| Racktom 1 | Neumann U67 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 2 | – | – |
| Racktom 3 | – | – |
| Floortom 1 | Neumann U67 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 2 | – | – |
| OH L | Schoeps CMC221 | Cadac G268B |
| OH R | Schoeps CMC221 | Cadac G268B |
| OH Tube L | Telefunken ELA M 251 | Pomvision -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Tube R | Neumann U67 | Pomvision -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Ribbon | Coles 4038 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| OH Dyn | AKG D19 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| Vibe | Neumann KM56 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Amb Close L | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Quad Eight |
| Amb Close R | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Quad Eight |
| Amb Mid L | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
| Amb Mid R | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
*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.
1970s KIT – INPUT LIST
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE + OUTBOARD |
| Kick In | Beyerdynamic M 88 | Neve 1073 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Out | Neumann U47 FET | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Front | Neumann KM56 | Cadac G268B |
| Snare Top Dyn | Shure SM57 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Top Cond | AKG C452 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Vibe | Altec 633A (“Salt Shaker”) | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Snare Bottom | Neumann KM86 | Cadac G268B |
| Hi-Hat | Neumann KM84 | Neve 1073 |
| Racktom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 3 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| OH L | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH R | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH Tube R | Telefunken ELA M 251 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Tube L | Neumann U67 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Ribbon | Coles 4038 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| OH Dyn | AKG D19 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| Vibe | Sennheiser MD 441 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Amb Close L | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Close R | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Mid L | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
| Amb Mid R | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
*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.
1980s KIT – INPUT LIST
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE + OUTBOARD |
| Kick In | Beyerdynamic M 88 | Neve 1073 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Out | Neumann U47 FET | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Front | Neumann KM56 | Cadac G268B |
| Snare Top Dyn | Shure SM57 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Top Cond | AKG C452 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Vibe | Altec 633A (“Salt Shaker”) | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Snare Bottom | Neumann KM86 | Cadac G268B |
| Hi-Hat | Neumann KM84 | Neve 1073 |
| Racktom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 3 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| OH L | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH R | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH Tube L | Telefunken ELA M 251 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Tube R | Neumann U67 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Ribbon | Coles 4038 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| OH Dyn | AKG D19 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| Vibe | Sennheiser MD 441 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Amb Close L | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Close R | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Mid L | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
| Amb Mid R | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
*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.
1990s KIT – INPUT LIST
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE + OUTBOARD |
| Kick In | Beyerdynamic M 88 | Neve 1073 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Out | Neumann U47 FET | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Kick Front | Neumann KM56 | Cadac G268B |
| Snare Top Dyn | Shure SM57 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Top Cond | AKG C452 | Neve 1089 -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| Snare Vibe | Altec 633A (“Salt Shaker”) | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Snare Bottom | Neumann KM86 | Cadac G268B |
| Hi-Hat | Neumann KM84 | Neve 1073 |
| Racktom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Racktom 3 | – | – |
| Floortom 1 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Floortom 2 | Sennheiser MD 421 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| OH L | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH R | AKG C451 | GML 8304 |
| OH Tube L | Telefunken ELA M 251 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Tube R | Neumann U67 | Cadac G268B -> Anamod ATS-1 |
| OH Ribbon | Coles 4038 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| OH Dyn | AKG D19 | Chandler Limited TG1 |
| Vibe | Sennheiser MD 441 | Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Amb Close L | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Close R | Beyerdynamic M 160 | Calrec PQ 1161-02 |
| Amb Mid L | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
| Amb Mid R | Neumann SM2 | GML 8304 |
*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.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
12.7 GB free disk space (plus 12.7 GB for download), 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).
A working EZdrummer 3.1.2 (or above) or a Superior Drummer 3.4.1 (or above) installation.
