The drum sounds that set an industry standard.
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The drum sounds that set an industry standard.
| ADD TO CARTThis SDX expansion includes the full core sound library from the now discontinued Superior Drummer 2, a drum recording that has truly become an industry staple.
The New York Studios Vol.1 SDX is the first volume in Toontrack’s project of capturing the three most famous drum rooms in the New York area – studios that changed the face of the music industry and that bear witness to some of the most groundbreaking recordings in modern pop and rock history. Avatar Studios, in which this library was captured, has won several industry awards and is known for having one of the finest acoustic environments in the world for drums. Since its inception in the 1970s, it’s hosted bands and artists like Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Journey, Kings of Leon and The Clash.
The sounds were recorded by engineer duo Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall together with drummer Nir Z. Between them, they have won several awards and over the past three decades worked with a wide range of top artists such as Meatloaf, Celine Dion, Nick Lachey, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits, Beyoncé, Björk, Kiss, Joss Stone, Genesis, John Mayer and Chris Cornell. “The room is tailor-made for drum recording. It’s large, it’s ambient, it’s punchy, it sounds fantastic. We really captured all of the things this room has to offer,” comments Grammy Award-winning engineer Neil Dorfsman.
In total, you get approximately 20 GB of raw, unprocessed drum sounds captured in meticulous detail in one of the most acknowledged drum rooms in modern music history. These classic drum tones have over the years seeped through to almost every facet of the music industry. In fact, you likely hear them on a regular basis in TV features, movies and top productions, regardless of where in the world you are. This goes to show that properly captured quality drum tones never get old, worn or dated. Combined with the powerful sound shaping tools of Superior Drummer 3, this collection of drums offers some genuinely raw and unadulterated creative power. Welcome to New York and the Avatar Studios.
Welcome to arguably the most comprehensive and awarded drum production tool on the market. With Superior Drummer 3, only your imagination sets the limits as to what you can create.
Welcome to the future of drum production.
TO THE FUTURE
Welcome to 70+ videos covering anything from tips and tricks to tutorials, interviews and “making of” documentaries. Dig in, learn more and get inspired to create!
VIDEOS| Kick: | EV 868 / Neumann U47 FET -> Pulteq MEQ-5 -> GML EQ 8200 |
| Kick Comp: | Kick Bus -> EQP Pulteq -> GML EQ 8200 -> Neve 32264 Comp |
| Kick PZM: | PZM -> Pulteq MEQ-5 |
| Kick Sub: | Yamaha* NS10 Sub |
| Snare Top: | Shure SM56 |
| Snare Bottom: | Shure SM57 |
| Snare Comp: | SnareTop -> Pulteq -> Neve 32264 Comp |
| Snare Rim: | Countrymen 101 taped to the rim |
| SD Sansamp: | SnareTop -> Sansamp |
| Tom 1: | Top Sennheiser 421 / Bottom Sennheiser 421 -> Bottom to Drawmer Gate -> Both bussed to Pulteq EQP |
| Tom 2: | Top Sennheiser 421 / Bottom Sennheiser 421 -> Bottom to Drawmer Gate -> Both bussed to Pulteq EQP |
| Tom 3: | Top Sennheiser 421 / Bottom Sennheiser 421 -> Bottom to Drawmer Gate -> Both bussed to Pulteq EQP |
| Hats: | AKG451 |
| OH: | Schoeps CMC5U -> Pulteq EQP |
| Near AMB: | KM54 -> SSL Comp |
| Mid AMB: | Coles -> Distressor |
| Far AMB: | Neumann U87 -> LA-3A |
| Brauner Mono: | Trowbridge preamp -> Trowbridge Comp |
| Mono SM7: | Shure SM7 -> Neve 32264 Comp |
| Bullet: | Bullet -> Mesa Boogie Amp -> SM53 |
| Phone: | Phone Mic |
| EMT140: | EMT140 Plate Reverb |
*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.
14x24" GMS
14x24" GMS* Double Headed, Coated
18x22" GMS
13" GMS* Piccolo
4.5x14" Rogers* Wood
5x10" GMS
6.5x14" GMS* Maple/Ash
6.5x14" GMS* Nir-Z Custom
6.5x14" Ludwig* Black Beauty
6.5x14" Slingerland* 70's
10x12" GMS* Clear Heads
10x12" GMS* Coated Heads
14x14" GMS* Clear Heads
14x14" GMS* Coated Heads
9x10" GMS* Coated Heads
16x16" GMS* Clear Heads
16x16" GMS* Coated Heads
16x18" GMS* Clear Heads
16x18" GMS* Coated Heads
13" Sabian* HHX Evolution
14" Sabian* HHX Manhattan Jazz
16" Sabian* Crash Handhammered
21" Sabian* Handhammered Vintage Ride
21" Sabian* Handhammered Vintage Ride ><
21" Sabian* HHX Dry Ride
21" Sabian* HHX Dry Ride ><
22" Sabian* AA Dry Ride
22" Sabian* AA Dry Ride ><
22" Sabian* Handhammered Raw Dry Ride
22" Sabian* Handhammered Raw Dry Ride ><
13" Sabian* Jack DeJonette Encore Crash
16" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
16" Sabian* HHX Evolution Ozone Crash
16" Sabian* HHX Extreme Crash
17" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
17" Sabian* HHX Evolution Effeks Crash
18" Sabian* AA Thin Crash
18" Sabian* Handhammered Fierce Crash
18" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
18" Sabian* HHX Evolution Ozone Crash
18" Sabian* HHXtreme Crash
18" Sabian* Jack DeJonette Encore Crash
19" Sabian* AA Medium Thin Crash
19" Sabian* HHXtreme Crash
21" Sabian* AAXplosion Crash
13" Sabian* AA Salsa El Sabor Splash
14" Sabian* AAX Mini Chinese
18" Sabian* HHX Chinese
20" Sabian* AAX Chinese
20" Sabian* Handhammered Dark Chinese
13" Sabian* AA El Sabor Salsa Splash/20" Sabian* AAX Chinese
14" Sabian* AAX Mini Chinese/17" HHX Evolution Effeks Crash
16" Sabian* HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash/18" Sabian* HHX Chinese
16" Sabian* HHXtreme Crash/18" Evolution O-Zone Crash
20" Sabian* Handhammered Dark Chinese/16" Sabian* HHX Evolution Crash
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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. See full notice here.
For the full Installation of this product you will need approximately 25 GB of free hard drive space, plus an additional 25 GB is required for the installation process.
4 GB RAM (8 GB RAM or more recommended).
A working Superior Drummer 3.1.0 (or above) installation.
