Classic rock drum gold – the big, obnoxious and loud kind.
The Classic Rock EZX comes with two kits as well as several additional instruments and extras derived from the Legacy of Rock SDX, an expansion for Superior Drummer 3 recorded by legendary engineer/producer Eddie Kramer at AIR Studios in London, UK.
Heavily inspired by Eddie Kramer’s work with primarily Led Zeppelin, all aspects of this EZX were designed to provide the ultimate source for instant classic rock gold – the choice of drum kits, the presets and the MIDI. This EZX simply bursts loud, reverberant rock from the onset and out. ‘The Amber Kit,’ which represents a reproduction of the acrylic kit that John Bonham used during the now-historic “The Song Remains the Same” recordings in 1976, has a truly unique, open-sounding and blaring tone. To contrast, ‘The Sparkle Kit,’ also a homage to a setup frequently used by Bonham in several classic sessions, presents a more traditional tonal palette while still offering that mandatory, deafening rock sound. In other words, two perfect kits for classic rock – engineered to perfection by the man who helped shape its very essence.
Even though rock may shift, change and take on new paths, one thing is perfectly certain: the drums remain the same – big, obnoxious and loud. If you’re looking to produce grooves that don’t make any excuses, you’re in luck. Welcome to the sound of rumbling thunder and an EZX literally chock-full of rock.
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.
Size: 14×26″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Ludwig Weather Master Clear
Beater: Felt
Brand: Ludwig
Model: 402 Supraphononic
Badge: Blue & Olive
Era: 1970s
Shell construction: Ludalloy
Shell finish: Chrome
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear Snare Side
Size: 10×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound Coated Black Dot
Resonance head: Ludwig Weather Master Heavy
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound Coated Black Dot
Resonance head: Ludwig Weather Master Heavy
Size: 16×18″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound Coated Black Dot
Resonance head: Ludwig Weather Master Heavy
Brand: Paiste
Model: 2002 Sound Edge
Size: 15″
Brand: Paiste
Model: 2002 Big Beat
Size: 24″
Brand: Paiste
Model: Giant Beat
Size: 18″
Brand: Paiste
Model: 2002
Size: 20″
Brand: Meinl
Model: Steelbell Hand Hammered
Size: 6 1/4″
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Universal
Size: 26″
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Universal
Size: 29″
Brand: Paiste
Model: Symphonic
Size: 36″
*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.
Size: 14×26″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated with felt strip
Beater: Felt
(Snare wires on and off)
Brand: Ludwig
Model: 417 Black Beauty
Badge: Monroe
Era: 1980s
Shell construction: Brass
Shell finish: Black Nickel
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear Snare Side
Size: 10×13″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Size: 16×18″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Avedis Small Stamp 1950s
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Avedis Large Stamp Hollow Block 1950s
Size: 22″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Avedis Small Stamp 1950s
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Avedis Small Stamp 1950s
Size: 20″
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Classic
Badge: Blue & Olive
Era: 1970s
Shell construction: Acrylic
Finish: Black and White Spiral
Size: 14×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Front head: None
Beater: Felt
Brand: Gretsch
Model: Rock ’n Roll
Badge: Round Badge
Era: 1960s
Shell construction: 6 Ply Maple and Gumwood
Shell finish: Jet Black Nitron
Size: 14×20″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Front head: Gretsch Logo Coated
Beater: Felt
Brand: Ludwig
Model: 411 Super Sensitive
Badge: Keystone
Era: 1970s
Shell construction: Ludalloy
Shell finish: Chrome
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear Snare Side
Brand: Ludwig
Model: 400 Supraphononic
Badge: Keystone
Era: 1960s
Shell construction: Ludalloy
Shell finish: Chrome
Size: 5.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Slingerland (sticks 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
*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 Classic Rock EZX comes with two mix-ready drum sets, both derived from the five kits featured in the Legacy of Rock SDX. The EZX is best described as a slimmed down version of the SDX, both in terms of number of instruments, available articulations, microphones and mixer channel options. The EZX was produced to provide a specific type of mix-ready sound while the SDX, in addition to its large pool of presets, features raw and unprocessed drum tones.
Looking for an instant classic rock sound – go for the EZX. Looking for all the options you need to mix, match and design the kits of your wildest dreams – go for the SDX.
Works with:
Superior Drummer 3
Size: approx. 180 GB | Kits: 5 (plus additional instruments)
Works with:
EZdrummer 2 and Superior Drummer 3
Size: approx. 4.5 GB | Kits: 2 (plus additional instruments)
Check out the Classic Rock EBX for EZbass for the perfect bass tone and MIDI counterpart to this EZX. Complete your rhythm section today.
CLASSIC ROCK EBX4.5 GB free disk space, 4 GB RAM.
A working EZdrummer 2.1.8 or Superior Drummer 3.2.0 (or above) installation.
