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Post-Metal EZX

UNFILTERED RAWNESS.

Big, dark, earthy and mercilessly vibrant drums, tailored for the post-metal sound.

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Post-Metal EZX

UNFILTERED RAWNESS.

Big, dark, earthy and mercilessly vibrant drums, tailored for the post-metal sound.

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USD89

SKU: TT570 Categories: EZdrummer Line, EZX Sound Expansions Tags: 2022-roundup, As metal as it gets

On the very edge of a rock on the small island of Giske, Norway, facing an infinite panorama of the unforgivingly raging North Sea, under midnight skies painted in the unpredictably swirling arcs of the Northern Lights, sits the Ocean Sound Recording studio – with snowcapped mountains towering like gallant giants frozen in time around it. In these awe-inspiring surroundings, we found the perfect conditions to help illustrate the unfiltered rawness of the post-metal sound.

This EZX for EZdrummer 3 presents a collection of big, earthy and mercilessly vibrant drums, tailored for atmospheric, slow and organic-sounding metal. It includes four unique kits, two further configurations captured with snare wires off, several extra kit pieces and sets of big and dark cymbals. All instruments were sampled by Thomas Hedlund of the band Cult of Luna, one of the absolute forerunners in today’s budding post-metal scene.

In a genre where feel, context and fearless exploration of ebb-and-flow-like contrasts play equal parts, uncompromising drum dynamics are key. Welcome to the embodiment of just that: an EZX featuring a palette of kits that span the entire dynamic range, recorded at a studio that virtually balances on the edge of the world and against a backdrop of the most savage display of nature’s majesty.

Just like nature once tediously chiseled out this very spot from the face of the earth by thrusting mammoth blocks of ice across its barren crust, this EZX is your modern-day instrument to architect your own musical trails with. It provides the kits, the grooves and the mix-ready sounds for whatever uncharted sonic landscape you may want your next song to venture off into.

Unharness your creativity.

  • Vibrant, big, dark and earthy drums inspired by the post-metal sound
  • Captured at the Ocean Sound Recording studio in Norway
  • Four complete drum kits and two additional kit configurations recorded with snare wires off
  • Sampled by Thomas Hedlund (Cult of Luna)
  • Includes a wide range of presets inspired by the genre
  • Comes with a collection of MIDI unique to this EZX

This EZX expansion requires EZdrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3.

FULL PRODUCTIONS

DRUMS & PRESETS

THE STUDIO.

Welcome to Ocean Sound Recording in Giske, Norway.

THE MAKING OF.

Enter the studio and get a behind-the-scenes-look of what
happened during
the session.

MEET YOUR NEW DRUMMER

MEET YOUR NEW DRUMMER

Songwriter? EZdrummer 3 was designed with
you in mind. Meet your new
drummer today.

LEARN MORE

THE KITS &
THE PRESETS.

THE LIGHTHOUSE KIT.

Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Material: 3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany

*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.

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Kick

Size: 14x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

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

Rack Tom

Size: 8x12″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 1

Size: 14x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Legacy Classic
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 2

Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Super Classic
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 15″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Dark Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Joey Waronker Signature Ride
Tools: Sticks

THE PATHFINDER KIT.

Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute
Material: 6-ply maple

*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.

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Kick

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute
Tools: Pedal (Wood)

Snare

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: DW
Model: Collectors Bell Bronze
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom

Size: 8x12″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 1

Size: 14x14″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 2

Size: 14x16″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 15″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Dark Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Joey Waronker Signature Ride
Tools: Sticks

Sampled with snare wires off
Kick

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute (wires off)
Tools: Pedal (Wood)

Snare

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: DW
Model: Collectors Bell Bronze (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom

Size: 8x12″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 1

Size: 14x14″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 2

Size: 14x16″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Maple Custom Absolute (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 15″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop OM
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Dark Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Joey Waronker Signature Ride
Tools: Sticks

THE MARINER KIT.

Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Classic Maple
Material: 7-ply maple

*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.

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Kick

Size: 16x24″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Classic Maple
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Black Beauty
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom

Size: 9x13″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Legacy Classic
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 1

Size: 16x16″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Legacy Classic
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom 2

Size: 16x18″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Legacy Classic
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 14″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 22″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 19″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 20″
Brand: Paiste*
Model: 2002 Crash
Tools: Sticks

THE ISLAND KIT.

Brand: Gretsch*
Model: ’70s Stop Sign Badge
Material: 6-ply maple/gum/maple

*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.

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Kick

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Supraphonic
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom

Size: 9x13″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom

Size: 16x16″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 15″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Mantra
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Xist
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Xist Power Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Traditional Medium Crash
Tools: Sticks

Sampled with snare wires off
Kick

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge (wires off)
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Supraphonic (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Rack Tom

Size: 9x13″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge (no resonance head, wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Floor Tom

Size: 16x16″
Brand: Gretsch*
Model: 1970s Stop Sign Badge (no resonance head, wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Hi-Hat

Size: 15″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Mantra
Tools: Sticks

Ride

Size: 24″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Xist
Tools: Sticks

Crash 1

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Xist Power Crash
Tools: Sticks

Crash 2

Size: 22″
Brand: Istanbul*
Model: Agop Traditional Medium Crash
Tools: Sticks

ADDITIONAL INSTRUMENTS.

*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.

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Kick 1

Size: 16x22″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Legacy Classic
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Kick 2

Size: 16x24″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Classic Maple (high tuned)
Tools: Pedal (Felt)

Snare 1

Size: 5.5x14″
Brand: Yamaha*
Model: Birch Custom
Tools: Sticks

Snare 2

Size: 5.5x14″
Brand: Sakae*
Model: Aluminium
Tools: Sticks

Snare 3

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Auditorium
Tools: Sticks

Snare 4

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ludwig*
Model: Auditorium (wires off)
Tools: Sticks

Snare 5

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Sakae*
Model: Maple
Tools: Sticks

Snare 6

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Tama*
Model: Starclassic Bubinga
Tools: Sticks

Snare 7

Size: 6.5x14″
Brand: Ayotte*
Model: Custom Keplinger Stainless Steel
Tools: Sticks

MEET THE DRUMMER.

Name: Thomas Hedlund
Location: Sweden
Band: Cult of Luna (and many more)

Q: What’s your history with Toontrack and how were you approached about this project? 
A: I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Toontrack for many years now. Both recording samples and midi packs. Martin, who’s the producer for this release, is a friend of mine and he thought it’d be a fun thing to try explore this genre of music.

Q: Why was Ocean Sound Recording the perfect studio for this EZX?
A: I’ve recorded there with my band Cult of Luna. Our music was meant to work as the musical and sonic foundation for this release. Therefore it made sense to revisit this amazing place. The room is so perfectly built, the surroundings are astonishing and the people working there are the sweetest. It’s just a wonderful place to be creative. 

Q: When it comes to the kits and cymbals, what was the selective process like and which specific qualities did you try to cover?
A: I had the luxury of consulting Daniel Berglund, who is an old friend of mine and a true drum wizard. He’s been recording stuff for Cult of Luna and has a deep understanding of our musical universe. Basically we wanted to cover a lot of different textures and tones, both when it came to the kits and the cymbals. I love complex and wide cymbal sounds with a good swoosh to them. We also wanted to use dry kits as well as kits with more sustain. The genre is generous when it comes to different sounds and dynamics, which is the reason why we went pretty broad in our selection. 

Q: In post-metal, maybe more so than in any other genre, dynamics are central and with that, obviously, the groove plays a pivotal role…but also the sound. Explain!
A: Since a lot of song sections in post-metal are instrumental, one needs to approach the drum parts as compositions, more than just focusing on grooves. Although the latter is crucial. Maybe even more so than other metal genres. Trying to find patterns that work for long and sort of meditative parts, and make them evolve. In order to do that, you need a variety of sounds and textures.  

Q: Throughout your career, shifting between different music styles has been somewhat of a theme. You’ve done anything from mellow and acoustic pop to pummeling post-metal. How do you adapt, both creatively and gear-wise?
A: I’ve been truly fortunate and blessed to having had this opportunity. I’ve been lucky enough to work with band members who really care about the drums; who wants to let the rhythmic ideas become important parts of the overall compositions. That has pushed me to develop my playing in what I hope to be an imaginative way. Gear-wise it’s obviously been different between the bands, so it’s kind of hard to pin down. I’ve used so many different sounds and approaches that it’s hard to find a general concept. I tend to lean towards older kits though, or newer that sounds kind of old. Which is what we’ve aimed for with this release.

Q: To you, what makes a great drum sound?
A: The boring answer is that it depends on the music. But generally I like when the production aspect of recording drums really show. That the sonic dimension is part of the composition.

Q: And what makes a great drummer?
A: Someone who’s playing for the song, but is fearless when it comes to making the drums a crucial part of the composition. That can be done in so many ways, obviously. Sometimes just keeping the backbeat on the hi-har is exactly what the song needs, and the next time it’s all about filling up every imaginable space. So: being adaptable and attentive. But most important is to play with an open soul and a big heart. Emotions are the source from which we get everything creative.

Q: Listening back to the final product, did it come out like you had envisioned?
A: It sure did! We tried to find something that was pointing in a specific musical direction. And with that I mean giving the original sounds a lot of personality; making them more extreme if you will. The final product is meant to spark creativity in this genre, however broad it is. I sincerely hope that it will inspire people and open up new musical paths.

MIC WALKTHROUGH.

Meet Toontrack sound designer and Post-Metal EZX session
engineer Martin Kristoffersson and get a complete
walkthrough of how the
kits were captured.

THE PRESETS.

In addition to the neutral state of each kit, presets featuring different amounts of saturation, effects and leveling are included. Expect tones that covers the entire scope – from the round, dark and subtle to the all-out hard-hitting.

THE MIDI.

The included MIDI was performed by sampling drummer Thomas Hedlund (Cult of Luna) and covers a foundational collection of grooves, fills and parts, enabling you to get started on your next post-metal-inspired song right away.

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.

9 GB free disk space, 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended). For the full Installation of this product you will need approx. 9 GB of free hard drive space, plus an additional 9 GB (required for the installation process). A working EZdrummer 3.0.5 (or above) or a Superior Drummer 3.3.3 (or above) installation is required.

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