Legacy of Rock SDX
ROCK ROYALTY.
Drums recorded by one of the most iconic recording engineers/mixers/producers in rock history: Eddie Kramer.
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Drums recorded by one of the most iconic recording engineers/mixers/producers in rock history: Eddie Kramer.
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Drums recorded by one of the most iconic recording engineers/mixers/producers in rock history: Eddie Kramer.
| ADD TO CARTNot many can say that they were there when it happened. Eddie Kramer has been right smack center of it as it happened, making it happen and shaping its very essence with his bare hands for five decades and counting. We’re talking about rock – the sound of rock and the deafening impact the craft of engineering, producing and mixing it right has on how it ends up echoing through history. Meet audio visionary Eddie Kramer, the uncrowned king who shaped the sound of the legends that became immortal icons of rock and who in the process became a royalty of rock himself. This is his collection of drums and a true homage to classic rock as we know it.
The Legacy of Rock SDX zones in on Eddie’s formative years in the buzzing sixties London scene and continues on through the seventies. It includes five drum kits, each sourced and tailored to mirror a significant era or sound in Kramer’s remarkable career. All drums were recorded in Kramer’s studio of choice, Studio 1 at AIR in London, and captured through signal chains of vintage microphones as well as handpicked, rare and custom equipment scouted specifically for these sessions.
These drums rock. Take it from the man who only in the first two decades of his career managed to work with The Rolling Stones and The Beatles, record the entire Jimi Hendrix catalog, capture several of Led Zeppelin’s most pioneering albums and man the board as the original Woodstock festival was caught on tape. Welcome to a bona fide treasure chest of drum sounds – ready for you to hone, mold and shape to make your own dent in rock history with.
The brushstrokes of Eddie Kramers’s ability to paint with sound has made rock history a glaring palette of color. Not only did he help shape the iconic sound of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss and many more in the sixties and seventies – his ear, touch and craftsmanship has had an immense impact throughout his entire career and to this day. We dare to say that arguably no one in his field has left a more distinct footprint on their path through rock history than he has.
Reading his list of credits from top to bottom sums his collaborations up to more than 750 albums covering all genres, all facets of rock and a myriad of the names anyone would file under ‘icons’ without thinking twice.
In addition to his deep-rooted passion for audio production, Eddie is also a published author and photographer. Eddie’s candid portraits of the rock luminaries he’s worked with over the years have been exhibited in some of the world’s most prestigious galleries and museums and have become of interest for collectors internationally.
Being a frequent lecturer at workshops and seminars, he also likes to educate by sharing his lifelong well of experience from his side of the studio glass with the next generation of audio craftsmen.
The brushstrokes of Eddie Kramers’s ability to paint with sound has made rock history a glaring palette of color. Not only did he help shape the iconic sound of Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Kiss and many more in the sixties and seventies – his ear, touch and craftsmanship has had an immense impact throughout his entire career and to this day. We dare to say that arguably no one in his field has left a more distinct footprint on their path through rock history than he has.
Reading his list of credits from top to bottom sums his collaborations up to more than 750 albums covering all genres, all facets of rock and a myriad of the names anyone would file under ‘icons’ without thinking twice.
In addition to his deep-rooted passion for audio production, Eddie is also a published author and photographer. Eddie’s candid portraits of the rock luminaries he’s worked with over the years have been exhibited in some of the world’s most prestigious galleries and museums and have become of interest for collectors internationally.
Being frequent lecturer at workshops and seminars, he also likes to educate by sharing his lifelong well of experience from his side of the studio glass with the next generation of audio craftsmen.
In the early 1960s, the then 19-year old Eddie relocated from his native South Africa to a buzzing London scene. During his London years, he worked at three of the most legendary studios in rock: Pye Studios, Regent Sound and Olympic Studios. In these studios is where he recorded Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Traffic and many more. In 1968, Kramer relocated to New York primarily to work more closely with Jimi Hendrix but also founded many other long-lasting musical relationships, one of them being the start of his five-album stint with Led Zeppelin. Kramer rounded off the 1960s by capturing the original Woodstock festival on tape. The recordings ended up on the three-disc album “Woodstock: Music from the Original Soundtrack and More,” featuring a myriad of now iconic performances.
Eddie began the seventies by working alongside famous acoustician John Storyk to oversee the creation of Electric Lady Studios, Jimi Hendrix’s state-of-the-art studio on Manhattan, costing a then-staggering one million dollars to build and equip. Through the decade, Eddie continued to work on seminal records for Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix as well as a string of other artists such as Peter Frampton, David Bowie, Joe Cocker and many more. Perhaps most notably, his lengthy association with Kiss begins with his work on “Alive!,” an album that in many ways defined the early stages of Kiss’ career. It subsequently went multi-platinum and Eddie produced five more of the band’s albums – all of which went platinum.
The eighties saw Kramer working with a myriad of artists predominantly in the heavier end of the rock and metal spectrum. Aside from working with Led Zeppelin on “Coda,” his rejuvenation of Anthrax with their “Among the Living” record in 1987 as well as his work with Whitesnake, Icon and Pretty Maids are likely some of the most noteworthy collaborations.
In the nineties, Kramer continued to work with a broad range of artists as well as several Hendrix-related collaborations. Some of his notable accomplishments include producing and engineering Buddy Guy’s album “Slippin In,“ winner of 1995 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Blues Record as well as a W.C. Handy Blues Foundation award for Album of the Year 1995. He also won a Grammy Award for the audio production on the video for Jimi Hendrix’s live album “Band of Gypsys” and received a nomination for “The Wind Cries Mary,” which was Sting’s contribution to the 1996 Jimi Hendrix tribute album featuring a myriad of artists.
Through the 2000s and to this day, Kramer has continued to work at the very apex of the industry and with a wide variety of artists and projects. In the early 2000s, he engineered the Grammy-winning recording of the Carlos Santana feat. Michelle Branch single “The Game of Love.” In 2003, Eddie received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the AES show in New York City and in 2010 he was nominated for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One of the most recent highlights was the Emmy Award he won for his work on the Jimi Hendrix documentary “Hear My Train a Comin’.”
The multi-track drums from Ian Haugland’s original performance were converted from audio to MIDI using the ‘Tracker’ feature in Superior Drummer 3. All drums heard in the mix are from the Legacy of Rock SDX.
One couldn’t possibly confuse the colossal 26,000 square feet Victorian-style building towering up like a beacon on Lyndhurst Road in the midst the busy Hampstead suburb of north London for anything but a church. Only if arriving at night, while the floodlighting shoots up along all sides of the red-brick facade and glares in the massive stained glass windows, it may suggest otherwise. But a studio? Probably not anyone’s guess. It indeed is – and likely one of the most impressive ones in the world at that.
AIR Studios, founded by Sir George Martin back in 1970, was originally located on Oxford Street in Central London but had to move in 1991 when its 22-year lease ran out. It was then that the Lyndhurst location was found and a cumbersome conversion from church to state-of-the-art studio was undertaken. It finally opened its doors in December 1992. In between the two London locations, Martin also opened a branch on the remote Caribbean island of Montserrat.
Today, AIR Lyndhurst accommodates the entire scope of the demands of the recording industry and handles anything from capturing full orchestras for scores to serving top artists of all genres with album productions.
Studio 1, which was the choice room requested by Eddie Kramer for this session, has the perfect acoustics for rock drums – big, reverberant but far from uncontrolled or overpowering. Over the years, it’s hosted names such as Coldplay, Radiohead, Muse, Biffy Clyro, U2, Paul McCartney, Adele and Katy Perry.
Having recorded literally every major name in rock history, the undeniable DNA of AIR runs in the artery of music history and the fabric of the entire popular culture heritage of the 20th century. We couldn’t be more proud than to bring some of that invisible magic to your songs.
*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.
This kit represents a reproduction of the live setup that Led Zeppelin’s John Bonham used during the classic “Song Remains the Same” recordings at Madison Square Garden in 1976. The drums, cymbals, timpani and gong were all sourced to be as close to the original setup as possible. During the recording of this SDX, a considerable amount of time was spent referencing the original video recording. As a consequence, we recorded configurations with snare wires off, mallets and hands to get all the different sounds that Bonham used during the performance.
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Vistalite
Badge: Blue & Olive
Era: 1970s
Shell construction: Acrylic
Shell finish: Amber
Tools recorded: Vic Firth 5B Hickory American Classic drumsticks (snare wires off and on), Thomann Medium Soft Marimba mallets (snare wires off), hands (snare wires off)
Size: 14x26″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Vistalite B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: 402 Supraphonic B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 10x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Vistalite B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Vistalite B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 16x18″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Vistalite B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 14″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Sound Edge With Ching Ring
Tools: Sticks
Size: 24″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: Big Beat
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 18″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: Giant Beat
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 36″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: Symphonic
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 26″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Universal
Tools: Sticks
Size: 29″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Universal
Tools: Sticks
Size: 6 1/4″
Brand: Meinl*
Model: Steelbell Hand Hammered
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.
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE-AMP(S)/EQ |
| Kick 1 | AKG D25 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 2 | AKG D12 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 3 | Neumann U47 FET (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 1 | Shure SM57 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 2 | Neumann KM56 (small diaphragm tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Bottom | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 1 | Shure KSM141 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 2 | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 1 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 4 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 5 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overheads | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overhead Centre | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Mono Rear | AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Near | AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Mid | Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Far | Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 1 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 2 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Gong | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Front | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Rear | Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Front Centre | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
*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.
*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.
This serves as our tribute to Eddie’s studio work with Led Zeppelin in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Both in composition and sound, this kit is very similar to the setup that was used on Led Zeppelin II, “Houses of the Holy,” “Physical Graffiti,” and “Coda.” Simply a mind-blowingly big kit that still has that intimate and tight proximity.
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Classic
Badge: Blue & Olive
Era: 1970s
Shell construction: Three-ply maple
Shell finish: Silver Sparkle
Tools recorded: Vic Firth 5B Hickory American Classic drumsticks
(snare wires on)
Size: 14x26″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: B/O Badge Maple 1970s
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: 417 Black Beauty Monroe Badge 1980s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: B/O Badge Maple 1970s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: B/O Badge Maple 1970s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 16x18″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: B/O Badge Maple 1970s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 14″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Sound Edge
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 24″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: Big Beat
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 18″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: Giant Beat
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Felt Mallets, Hands, Sticks
Size: 5″
Brand: Premier*
Model: Percussion Hand Hammered
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.
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE-AMP(S)/EQ |
| Kick 1 | AKG D25 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 2 | AKG D12 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 3 | Neumann U47 FET (large diaphragm condenser | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 1 | Shure SM57 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 2 | Beyerdynamic M160 (double ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Bottom | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 1 | Shure KSM141 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 2 | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 1 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 4 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 5 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overheads | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overhead Centre | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Mono Rear | AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Near | AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Mid | Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Far | Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 1 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 2 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Gong | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Front | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Rear | Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Front Centre | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
*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.
*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.
This kit was sourced as a reference to Eddie’s work on the “Beggars Banquet” album and is a near-replica of the very drums that Charlie Watts used for the original sessions. Charlie comes from a jazz background and this kit really underlines that heritage. Aside from the brands, sizes and finishes being historically accurate, also some of the original microphone pre-amps were retrieved from the Helios console residing at Olympic Studio and used in this SDX session.
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: Rock ’n Roll
Badge: Round Badge
Era: 1960s
Shell construction: Six-ply maple and gumwood
Shell finish: Jet Black Nitron
Tools recorded: Vic Firth 5A Hickory American Classic drumsticks
Size: 14x20″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: Round Badge With Hole 1960s
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: 400 Supraphonic B/O Badge 1970s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 8x12″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: Round Badge 1960s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: Round Badge 1960s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 22″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s With Chain
Tools: Sticks
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s Swish With Rivets
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.
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE-AMP(S)/EQ |
| Kick 1 | AKG D25 (dynamic) | Helios mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Kick 2 | AKG D30 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 3 | Neumann U47 FET (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 1 | Shure SM57 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 2 | Neumann KM56 (small diaphragm tube condenser) and Beyerdynamic M160 (double ribbon microphone) blend | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Snare Bottom | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 1 | Shure KSM141 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 2 | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 1 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 4 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 5 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overheads | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overhead Centre | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser) | Helios mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Mono Rear | AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Near | AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Mid | Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Far | Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 1 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 2 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Gong | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Front | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Rear | Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Front Centre | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
*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.
*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.
This is another homage to the “Beggars Banquet” record. A kit hybrid made up of drums just like these and The Jet Black Kit is what Charlie Watts played when tracking the “Sympathy for the Devil” song at Olympic Studios in 1968. This is also depicted in several scenes in the movie with the same name.
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Badge: Keystone
Era: 1967
Shell construction: Three-ply Mahogany Poplar
Shell finish: Blue Oyster pearl
Tools recorded: Vic Firth 7A Hickory American Classic drumsticks
Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Mahogany Poplar - No front head 1967
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Camco*
Model: Aristocrat Oaklawn Badge 1960s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Mahogany Poplar 1967
Tools: Sticks
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Mahogany Poplar 1967
Tools: Sticks
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 22″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s With Chain
Tools: Sticks
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s
Tools: Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A 1950s Swish With Rivets
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.
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE-AMP(S)/EQ |
| Kick 1 | AKG D25 (dynamic) | Helios mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Kick 2 | AKG D30 (dynamic) Shure Beta 52 (dynamic) blend | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 3 | Neumann U47 FET (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 1 | Shure SM57 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 2 | Neumann KM56 (small diaphragm tube condenser) and Beyerdynamic M160 (double ribbon microphone) blend | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Snare Bottom | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 1 | Shure KSM141 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 2 | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 1 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 4 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 5 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overheads | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x 2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overhead Centre | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser) | Helios mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic) |
| Mono Rear | AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Near | AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Mid | Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Far | Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 1 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 2 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Gong | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Front | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Rear | Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Front Centre | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
*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.
*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.
This setup is a tribute to Jimi Hendrix, drummer Mitch Mitchell and the work Eddie did on the albums they recorded together. Just like Watts, Mitchell was also from a jazz background. To highlight that and as a reference to his unique crossover style, heard on for example “Up from the Skies” featured on the “Axis: Bold as Love” record, we sampled this kit with drumsticks as well as brushes.
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Classic
Badge: Keystone
Era: 1968
Shell construction: Three-ply maple poplar
Shell finish: Silver Sparkle
Tools recorded: Vic Firth 7A Hickory American Classic drumsticks, Vic Firth Heritage brushes
Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Maple Poplar - With hole 1968
Tools: Pedal (Felt)
Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Acrolite Keystone Badge 1960s
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Maple Poplar 1968
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Maple Poplar 1968
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 16x18″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Keystone Badge Maple Poplar 1968
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 15″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: New Beats
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 23″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: Sweet Ride
Tools: Brushes, Sticks
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A Thin
Tools: Brushes, 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.
Brand: Rogers* (drumsticks only)
Model: Dynasonic
Badge: Dayton era Dynasonic
Era: 1960s
Shell construction: Brass
Shell finish: Chrome
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Evans G1 Coated
Resonance head: Evans Hazy 300 Snare Side
Brand: Slingerland* (drumsticks only)
Model: Professional
Badge: Cloud Badge
Era: 1930s
Shell construction: Single-ply maple
Shell finish: Natural
Size: 7×14″
Batter head: Remo Classic Fit Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Classic Fit Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
| CHANNEL | MICROPHONE | PRE-AMP(S)/EQ |
| Kick 1 | AKG D25 (dynamic) | Thermionic Culture Rooster mic pre-amp, Pultec EQP1A EQ |
| Kick 2 | AKG D30 (dynamic) Shure Beta 52 (dynamic) blend | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Kick 3 | Neumann U47 FET (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 1 | Shure SM57 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Top 2 | Neumann KM56 (small diaphragm tube condenser) and AKG D19 (dynamic) blend | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Snare Bottom | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 1 | Shure KSM141 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Hi-hats 2 | AKG C451 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 1 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 4 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Tom 5 | Sennheiser MD421 (dynamic) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overheads | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Overhead Centre | Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser) | Thermionic Culture Rooster mic pre-amp, Pultec EQP1A EQ |
| Mono Rear | AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Near | AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Mid | Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x 2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Ambient Far | Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x 2) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 1 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Timpani 2 | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Gong | Neumann U87 (large diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ |
| Front | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Rear | Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
| Front Centre | Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser) | Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110 |
*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.
This floorplan shows you how the drums, gong and timpani were placed and how the general ambience microphones were positioned in Studio 1.
1. STEREO OVERHEAD
Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser x2)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ
2. MONO Overhead
Neumann U67 (large diaphragm tube condenser)
Helios mic pre-amp, Helios EQ (Olympic)
Thermionic Culture Rooster mic pre-amp, Pultec EQP1A EQ
3. MONO AMBIENCE
AEA R44C (bi-directional ribbon microphone)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ
4. AMBIENCE NEAR
AKG C24 (large diaphragm stereo tube condenser)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ
5. AMBIENCE MID
Coles 4038 (BBC ribbon microphone x2)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ
6. AMBIENCE FAR
Blue Bottle (large diaphragm tube condenser x2)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Neve 31106 EQ
7. FRONT CENTER
Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110
8. FRONT L/R
Schoeps MK 21 (small diaphragm condenser x2)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110
9. REAR L/R
Sennheiser MKH 20 (small diaphragm condenser x2)
Neve AIR Montserrat mic pre-amp, Focusrite ISA 110
In this video, Eddie and AIR Studios engineer John Prestage walk you through some of the gear and microphones used during the recording.
Learn all about the different channels and how to utilize them in the mixer of Superior Drummer 3.
The Classic Rock EZX features mix-ready sounds from the same kits included in Legacy of Rock SDX. The EZX is best described as a slimmed down version of the SDX. EZdrummer 3 owner? Check out the EZX here.
For the full Installation of this product you will need approximately 180 GB of free hard drive space, plus an additional 180 GB is required for the installation process.
8 GB RAM (16 GB RAM or more recommended).
A working Superior Drummer 3.2.0 (or above) installation.
