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[godprobe]

I’m not sure how picky you are, but the closest samples I could find to what I *think* you’re looking for would be in one of the following…

Vintage Rock EZX
– the Zildjian K Ride with either sticks or brushes seems to ring pretty nicely

Twisted Kit EZX
– if you’re really just looking for *anything* that’ll purely ring like crazy, the Cake Pan, Metal Plate, or Spoxe do that quite well
– the Spoxe Hats in the fully open position also get pretty close, but tinkle a slight amount more as the rims hit each other

The Classic EZX
– the 22″ Zildjian K Custom Dark Ride in this set is *very* close in timbre to your sample, imho.  There is a bit of the ride edge, but I don’t know if it would be too much for your drummer’s taste.

Drumkit From Hell EZX
– 22″ Sabian HH Power Bell Ride… it’s pitched very differently from your sample, but has a strong ring (again, a bit of ride edge, but since the hits are much stronger than your sample, it may be a negligible amount at lower velocities)

…I think my pick out of those would probably be The Classic EZX.  Maybe/hopefully other people who own one or more of these libraries could also listen to your sample and compare to my picks and give you some more input.

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[godprobe]

ORIGINAL: Cytem

[…] What would Toontrack have to lose by adding the ability to edit/map out grooves? […]

Just to drop a practical answer to that question: time.  Think of all the other not-so-redundant things that might be done with the dev and support time it would take to create and maintain a full-featured MIDI editor within the plug-in.

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[godprobe]

updated 2011.08.20 – version 1.04
– fixed a minor EZX Claustrophobic “renamed” mistake
– fixed extra entries in SDX Custom & Vintage “unique” and “minimal”
– added EZX Metalheads
– added EZX Number 1 Hits

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[godprobe]

Actually, just bought the Metalheads EZX from them yesterday.
Opted for a boxed version, and have a tracking number already.
Communication has been good and I have no reason to not trust them thus far.  Check all of their recent feedback (I did) — it’s pretty darn positive.
The current low prices in general seem to be a promotion going on for all of the EZXes among other things at multiple vendors.  Take advantage of it!

And while I’m at it… also had a good eBay purchase from Ear2Track (nearly instant serial delivery there!).

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