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Some studios are famous not only because of their body of work, but because they helped change the course of music history. Because their heritage seeps through to culture and myth. Because they play an integral part in how we define a sound or an era. Because there truly can be magic inside four studio walls. Ask Aretha Franklin, Etta James or Otis Redding and they’ll probably tell you that, yes, there is something that special about a place in the small rural community of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A place that has soul – true Southern soul: FAME Studios.
With the guidance of original Swampers guitarist Jimmy Johnson, period correct gear and mic placement, the Southern Soul EZX sets out to recreate the unmistakable sound of soul. Crisp, dense and saturated drums – all encapsulated in the hallmark ambience of the FAME room. It comes with five complete kits and two setups – one using all-mono miking techniques and one full stereo setup. On top of that, it features leakage mics for vocals, guitar, piano and upright bass set up in their original spots in the room, a signature FAME trait and key to adding that special band presence to the sound.
From the smallest town with the biggest impact on music culture comes a touchstone collection of drums. Drums that have soul. True Southern soul.
Some of the most classic and genre-defining songs ever have been recorded within the four walls of the FAME Studios.
Get the ins and outs of how this recording went down – directly from the team on site.
Gear is essential to any recording. For this this one, our team went above and beyond to stay true to the era.
What is it about the small town of Muscle Shoals, Alabama? How and why did this become the focal point of the music industry in the early days of soul? Watch the movie!
A thorough piece on the history and impact of Muscle Shoals.
READ IT HEREA detailed walkthrough of all the facts, features and kits of the Southern Soul EZX.
| KICK | 14×22” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge |
| SNARE | 5.5×14” Ludwig Supraphonic 400 1959 Transition Badge |
| RACK TOM | 9×13” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge |
| FLOOR TOM | 16×16” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge |
| HATS | 14” Zildjian Prototype |
| CYMBAL 1 | 18” Zildjian K Custom Dark |
| CYMBAL 2 | 19” Zildjian K Custom Dark |
| RIDE | 24” Zildjian K Light |
| COWBELL | Cowbell 1 |
| TAMBOURINE | Tambourine |
| KICK | 14×22” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge – Felt Beater |
| SNARE | 5.5×14” Ludwig 1920s Standard Nickel over Brass |
| RACK TOM | 9×13” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge |
| FLOOR TOM | 16×16” Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge |
| HATS | 14” Zildjian Prototype |
| CYMBAL 1 | 18” Zildjian K Custom Dark |
| CYMBAL 2 | 19” Zildjian K Custom Dark |
| RIDE | 24” Zildjian K Light |
| COWBELL | Cowbell 1 |
| TAMBOURINE | Tambourine |
| KICK | 16×22” Gretsch 1980s Square Badge |
| SNARE | 4×14” Ludwig Downbeat Blue Oyster Finish |
| RACK TOM | 12×12” Gretsch 1980s Square Badge |
| FLOOR TOM | 15×15” Gretsch 1980s Square Badge |
| HATS | 13” Zildjian Vintage |
| CYMBAL 1 | 18” Zildjian Vintage China |
| CYMBAL 2 | 19” Zildjian K Custom Dark – Kit 2 Signal Chain |
| RIDE | 24” Zildjian K Light – Kit 2 Signal Chain |
| COWBELL | Cowbell 1 |
| TAMBOURINE | Tambourine |
| SNARE DRUMS | 5,5×14″ 1930s Slingerland Radio King |
| PERCUSSION | Cowbell 2 |
| KICK | 16×22” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| SNARE | 6.5×14” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| RACK TOM 1 | 9×10” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| RACK TOM 2 | 10×12” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| FLOOR TOM 1 | 12×13” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| FLOOR TOM 2 | 16×16” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| HATS | 15” Zildjian A New Beat |
| CYMBAL 1 | 19” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| CYMBAL 2 | 20” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| RIDE | 23” Zildjian A Sweet Ride |
| KICK | 16×24” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| SNARE | 6.5×14” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass |
| RACK TOM 1 | 9×10” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass Dampened |
| RACK TOM 2 | 10×12” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass Dampened |
| FLOOR TOM 1 | 12×13” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass Dampened |
| FLOOR TOM 2 | 16×16” Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass Dampened |
| HATS | 15” Zildjian A New Beat |
| CYMBAL 1 | 19” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| CYMBAL 2 | 20” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| RIDE | 23” Zildjian A Sweet Ride |
| KICK | 16×20” Pearl Crystal Beat Acrylic |
| SNARE | 6.5×14” Pearl Maple |
| RACK TOM 1 | 9×12” Pearl Crystal Beat Acrylic |
| FLOOR TOM 1 | 14×14” Pearl Crystal Beat Acrylic |
| HATS | 15” Zildjian A Vintage 1950’s |
| CYMBAL 1 | 18” Zildjian A Vintage 1950’s Crash |
| CYMBAL 2 | 18” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| RIDE | 22” Zildjian K Custom Dry Complex Ride |
| KICK | 14×22” Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga |
| SNARE | 6.5×14” Sakae Mahogany |
| RACK TOM 1 | 8×12” Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga |
| FLOOR TOM 1 | 15×16” Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga |
| HATS | 15” Zildjian A Vintage 1950’s |
| CYMBAL 1 | 18” Zildjian A Vintage 1950’s Crash |
| CYMBAL 2 | 18” Zildjian A Thin Crash |
| RIDE | 22” Zildjian K Custom Dry Complex Ride |
| SNARE DRUMS | 6,5×14″ Sakae Bubinga 5,5×14″ Craviotto Maple, Abalone finish |
| RIDES | 22″ Zildjian A Vintage 1950s |
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
4 GB of free hard disk space, 2 GB RAM.
A working EZdrummer 2.1 (or above) or a Superior Drummer 2.4.2 (or above) installation.
