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Mix-ready drums, tailored for post-punk, dark rock and goth.

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Mix-ready drums, tailored for post-punk, dark rock and goth.

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SKU: TT534 Categories: EZdrummer Line, EZX Sound Expansions Tags: 2021-roundup, Classic EZX

This EZX presents the perfect mosaic of drums for any production that calls for an extra bit of that grisly, ghastly and raw tint of dark rock, post-punk and goth. Where better to capture just that than in its very cradle, where pioneering acts like Bauhaus, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Cult and many others struck chords that moved enough air to not only start a wave but also shape an entire sub-culture in its backwash? Welcome to the Into the Dark EZX and Rockfield, the world-famous Welsh dairy farm-turned-into-studio that has played an immense role in rock as we know it.

The Into the Dark EZX was recorded by multiple award-winning producer/mixer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Pixies, Royal Blood) and drummer Mat Hector (Iggy Pop, Gutterdämmerung). It comes with three full drum kits as well as a bespoke set of cymbals and extra instruments derived from the Fields of Rock SDX. With the drums, the broad collection of presets engineered by Tom Dalgety as well as the custom MIDI library by Mat Hector, expect to get immersed in a monochrome journey that encapsulates the entire dark rock greyscale – from the blaring, raw and rebellious tones of post-punk to the dark, gruesome and macabre hue of industrial-tinged new wave and goth.

Just like an image would appear one-dimensional without shadows, a proper rock song would fall flat without some true grit. Are you ready to head into the dark? Enter at your own risk.

  • Three drum kits as well as a selection of extra instruments and cymbals
  • Features mix-ready sounds inspired by dark rock, post-punk and goth
  • Recorded at the iconic Rockfield Studios in the UK
  • Produced and engineered by Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Pixies, Opeth, Royal Blood)
  • Sampled by Mat Hector (Iggy Pop, Gutterdämmerung)
  • Comes with presets engineered by Tom Dalgety and MIDI performed by Mat Hector

FULL PRODUCTIONS

DRUMS & PRESETS

THE FARMHOUSE THAT
CHANGED ROCK HISTORY.

SOME ROCKFIELD RECORDING HISTORY

QUEEN “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA” (1975)
HAWKWIND “WARRIORS ON THE EDGE OF TIME” (1975)
JUDAS PRIEST “SAD WINGS OF DESTINY” (1976)
RUSH “A FAREWELL TO KINGS” (1977)
MOTÖRHEAD “ON PAROLE” (1979)
IGGY POP “SOLDIER” (1980)
THE DAMNED “THE BLACK ALBUM” (1980)
SIMPLE MINDS “EMPIRES AND DANCE” (1980)
ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN “HEAVEN UP HERE” (1981)
BAUHAUS “BURNING FROM THE INSIDE” (1983)
OASIS “(WHAT’S THE STORY) MORNING GLORY?” (1995)
BLACK SABBATH “TYR” (1990)
SEPULTURA “CHAOS AD” (1993)
COLDPLAY “PARACHUTES” (2000)
MANIC STREET PREACHERS “KNOW YOUR ENEMY” (2001)
M83 “SATURDAYS = YOUTH” (2008)
ROYAL BLOOD “ROYAL BLOOD” (2014)

SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY.

ROYAL BLOOD “ROYAL BLOOD”
ROYAL BLOOD “HOW DID WE GET SO DARK?”
PIXIES “HEAD CARRIER”
PIXIES “BENEATH THE EYRIE”
GHOST “POPESTAR”
GHOST “PREQUELLE”
KILLING JOKE “MMXII”
KILLING JOKE “PYLON”
RAMMSTEIN “RAMMSTEIN”
OPETH “PALE COMMUNION”
OPETH “SORCERESS”
THE DAMNED “BLACK IS THE NIGHT”
TURBOWOLF “TWO HANDS”
DINOSAUR PILE-UP “ELEVEN ELEVEN”
TRIBULATION “WHERE THE GLOOM BECOMES SOUND”
THERAPY “DISQUIET”
BAND OF SKULLS “SWEET SOUR”
SIOUXSIE “MANTARAY”
PRODUCER, ENGINEER AND MIXER.

With more than a decade at the helm of the console and an already impressive list of records under his belt, it was his production on Royal Blood’s self-titled debut that broke Tom Dalgety’s name onto the international producing scene. The album shot straight to the top of the charts in not only in Tom’s and the band’s native UK, but it also gained massive traction in the US. Shortly after release, it had accumulated platinum sales and earned Tom his 1st mainstream award, the “Breakthrough Producer of the Year” at the UK’s Music Producers Guild. From there on out, Tom has literally been racking up awards back to back. In 2016, he was nominated for “British Producer of the Year” at the BRIT Awards as well as a number 1 hit on the Billboard Rock Album chart with the “Popestar” EP by Ghost. Over the next few years, he was nominated a second time for “UK Producer of the Year” and scored a Swedish Grammis as well as two Grammy Award nominations for “Best Rock Song” and “Best Rock Album” for his work with Ghost.

Known for his organic-sounding productions, ingenious and off-kilter recording techniques as well as his deep-rooted love for the craft, Tom continues to work at the apex of the rock world producing records for the top acts of today’s scene.

DRUMMING POWERHOUSE.

Aside from being the longtime timekeeper for Iggy Pop, UK native Mat Hector and his hard-hitting and distinctly edgy groove has found its way onto the star-studded live rock/film show spectacle Gutterdämmerung, tracks by Japanese superstar Hotei and recently, UK’s indie wonder Razorlight. He’s also worked with electro pop icon Thomas Dolby, completing several US and world tours as well as many of his recent records. In addition to being an in-demand drummer for both session work and tours, Mat is also a respected educator and teacher – privately as well as at one of Europe’s most respected music colleges, The Academy of Contemporary Music in the UK.

No matter if a song calls for a pummeling rock groove or a laid-back trainbeat, Mat can adapt. In terms of drumming and artistic expression, he is the textbook definition of versatility.

MAT HECTOR: AT A GLANCE
  • In-demand session drummer
  • Longtime touring member of Iggy Pop’s band
  • Played several worldwide tours with Thomas Dolby and on his “A Map of the Floating City” studio album
  • Part of the Gutterdämmerung band, performing alongside Henry Rollins, Grace Jones and Alain Johannes
  • Other credits include Razorlight, Marc Almond, Hotei, Mike Garson, Jamie Woon, Iraina Mancini, Jo Harman, and numerous TV, radio and festival appearances worldwide
  • MD and respected lecturer at the Academy of Contemporary Music

Three drum kits as well as a selection of extra instruments
and cymbals.

Three drum kits as well as a selection of extra instruments
and cymbals.

*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.

AUDIO DEMO

Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Material: 12-ply 7mm birch (bass drum) and 9-ply 6mm birch (toms)
Finish: Natural Birch
Era: 1980s

See full instrument list & details.

Kick

Size: 17x22″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 6x14″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Phonic D506 Ferromanganese
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 1

Size: 9x10″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 2

Size: 10x12″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 3

Size: 11x13″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom

Size: 17x16″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: K/Z
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 20″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Traditional Heavy
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 14″
Brand: Sabian*
Model: AAX Studio Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 16″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A Paper Thin
Tools: Sticks

Crash 3

Size: 17″
Brand: Sabian*
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Tools: Sticks

China

Size: 18″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Traditional China
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.

*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.

AUDIO DEMO

Brand: Staccato*
Model: 1980s
Material: Fibreglass
Finish: Red
Era: 1980s

See full instrument list & details.

Kick

Size: 22″
Brand: Staccato
Model: Staccato
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Pioneer 1930s
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 1

Size: 8″
Brand: Staccato
Model: Staccato
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 2

Size: 10″
Brand: Staccato
Model: Staccato
Tools: Other

Rack Tom 3

Size: 12″
Brand: Staccato
Model: Staccato
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom

Size: 16″
Brand: Staccato
Model: Staccato
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: K/Z
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 20″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Traditional Heavy
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 14″
Brand: Sabian*
Model: AAX Studio Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 16″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: A Paper Thin
Tools: Sticks

Crash 3

Size: 17″
Brand: Sabian*
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Tools: Sticks

China

Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: K
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.

*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.

AUDIO DEMO

Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood
Material: 3-ply Maple Re-Rings with Granitone paint
Finish: Champagne Sparkle
Era: 1970s

See full instrument list & details.

Kick

Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood B/O Badge Maple
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: 400 Supraphonic
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 1

Size: 8x12″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood B/O Badge Maple
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom 2

Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood B/O Badge Maple
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom

Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood B/O Badge Maple
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 14″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop 30th Anniversary
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 22″
Brand: Zildjian*
Model: K Constantinople Medium
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 18″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop 30th Anniversary
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 20″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop 30th Anniversary
Tools: Sticks

Cowbell

Size: 5″
Brand: Percussion Plus
Model: Cowbell
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.

*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.

See full instrument list & details.

Kick 1

Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Hollywood B/O Badge Maple - no front head
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Kick 2

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: SQ2 Maple
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Kick 3

Size: 14x26″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: B/O badge Maple
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare 1

Size: 5x12″
Brand: Sonor*
Model: S-Classix
Tools: Sticks

Snare 2

Size: 7x13″
Brand: Pork Pie
Model: Maple
Tools: Sticks

Snare 3

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Pearl*
Model: Super Gripper Brass
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.

This included pool of presets was designed by Tom Dalgety. Involving anything from gated reverbs to bitcrushers, distortion and delays, it showcases an amazing width and a broad variety of engineering techniques. Expect drum tones that range from dry, muffled and classic to ambient, dirty, twisted, gritty and downright mean. All in all, you’ll have 13 unique and ready-made drum mixes that span the entire range of dark and gothic rock.

The Into the Dark EZX comes with a unique collection of grooves and fills performed by sampling drummer Mat Hector. The content spans over three individual songs, each perfectly complementing the included kits and presets.

– WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

A portion of the material recorded for the Fields of Rock SDX was also configured as a separate EZX expansion, the Into the Dark EZX. In general terms, an EZX is best described as slimmed down version of an SDX, both in terms of number of instruments, available articulations, microphones and mixer channel options. An EZX is produced to provide a unique type of mix-ready sound while an SDX, in addition to its large pool of presets, features more raw and unprocessed drum tones. EZXs work with both EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 while SDXs are exclusive to Superior Drummer 3.

EZdrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3 owner and looking for a mix-ready sound at the click of a button – go for an EZX.

Superior Drummer 3 owner looking for all the options you need to mix, match and design the kits of your wildest dreams – go for an SDX.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

5 GB free disk space, 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).
A working EZdrummer 2.2.2 (or above) or a Superior Drummer 3.2.6 (or above) installation.

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*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack.
These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were sampled for Toontrack sound library development.
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