STEVE MONTI HEADS TO AREA 33.

E-drummer Steve Monti gave the two SDXs in our Area 33 series a go in these two original tracks. If you’re into industrial and ambient rock-meets-metal-type songs with hypnotic beats, this is for you!

You’ve used Superior Drummer 3 for years. When and how did you first discover the software?
My interest started with Toontrack’s Drumkit From Hell. From there I moved onto Superior Drummer 3. It was so long ago that I can’t remember how long ago it was. I think it was about 20 years ago! I’ve been here ever since. I’ve never really needed to venture anywhere else – everything I need is there.

As an e-drummer, what are the feature of the software that mean the most to you?
I learned playing real drums where dynamics and articulations are so important. I need software which will make things as close to the real deal as possible. I feel Toontrack put a lot into this and it feels authentic. I also find the mapping is pretty simple to set up too.The number of kits and sounds are so varied it’s just amazing. Also the noise factor plays a big part too. I live in London and an area surrounded by neighbors who are unlikely to appreciate live drumming. With e-drums, they hear nothing. When my son was small, his nursery was directly below my home studio and he slept through it all.

Which SDXs are your go-tos and why?
I have most SDXs and I would be sad to lose any! In my top list would be (no particular order) Decades SDX, Fields of Rock SDX, The Rooms of Hansa SDX, Death &Darkness SDX and Hitmaker SDX. I’m recently enjoying both the Area 33 SDX and Area 33 – Origin SDX. As to why, they are so versatile and can be used for any genre of music!


CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT: WHERE DEPRIVATION LIES.

This week, we head to the UK for some intricate but accessible tech death!

TEN YEARS OF METAL MONTH MADNESS!

A walk down the Metal Month memory lane.

RYAN BRUCE ON THE MODERN METAL EZX.

Ryan from Riffs, Beards & Gear checks out the Modern Metal EZX!

MENDEL: PLAYTHROUGH & PRESET CREATION.

Playthrough and preset creation feat. the Modern Metal EZX!

MICROPHONE MADNESS.

What microphones did Will Putney use to capture the Modern Metal EZX? This video tells all!

GET BEHIND THE SCENES.

Get a glimpse of what happened during the Modern Metal EZX sessions!

NEW EZX BY WILL PUTNEY.

The first Metal Month release is here!

DRUMCEPTION RETURNS!

Jeff Loomis delivers a true riff monster!

THE DRAG & DROP CHALLENGE.

Catch up on the old before the new episodes hit!

DRUMCEPTION RETURNS!

We take Drumception back to the roots with an all-out metal and hardcore-inspired drum track.

THE CUSTOMER JUKEBOX IS BACK!

This year we bring back one of our all-time favorite Metal Month features, the Customer Jukebox.

NEW DRUM MIDI RELEASE.

Drum grooves and fills inspired by the iconic ‘Motown’ era.

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