A complete digital drum suite with 10 authentic drum kits, 2 sets of room mics, and more.

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Steven Slate Drums EX contains 10 virtual drum kits including the famous Old Zep kit (an authentic Led Zeppelin model recorded in a stone castle) as well as 5 hybrid kits that use multiple layers of kicks and snare to achieve highly unique sounds.This complete EX software drum suite conquers all your digital drum needs with an RTAS, VST, AU, and standalone MIDI plug-in, instant presets for all Roland VDrum Modules, hundreds of easy-to-use MIDI grooves in SSD's unique SONG form.The SamplesAt the heart of any virtual drum library are the actual samples themselves. Steven Slate has been called the master of drum sounds. In the early 2000s, his original drum sample disc was in high demand amongst many top Hollywood producers and mixers. By 2006, when he publicly released his first official drum sample disc, his sounds could already be heard in many top billboard hits. Today, the airwaves are filled with Steven's samples, as they are used by top mixers such as Mike Shipley, Chris Lord-Alge, Dave Way, Jeff Juliano, Jay Baumgardner, and more.Steven has recorded only quality drums, all tuned to perfection. Every drum and cymbal has been recorded first to 2" tape, enhancing their unique, rich sound. Every drum and cymbal was recorded with multiple velocities and multiple hits per velocity to ensure the most natural recreation. Then the samples were transferred to digital via high-end A/D converters at 24-bit/ 44.1khz. The samples were then processed by Steven Slate using some of the most classic analog gear from both past and present. The result are drums that sound like you've always dreamed of, with punchy transients and smooth decays.SSD Virtual InstrumentThe SSD Virtual Instrument, powered by KONTAKT Player3, is a standalone or RTAS-VST-AU plug-in that is easy to use and integrate into your DAW. It contains both maps for keyboard and a universal mapping for Roland VDrums. With its custom velocity and remapping features, you can also customize your own maps.New in version 3.5 is the "Advanced AMG" anti-machine gun mode. This new algorithm is physically modeled after real drummers playing real drums. Advanced AMG makes the drums play with an extreme amount of realism with detailed response and sensitivity. Modeled KitsWhile you'll probably find many of the drum kits on Steven Slate Drums are reminscent of drum kits you've heard from various bands over the years, 13 kits have been authentically modeled for a sound so close, you'll think it is the real thing. The initial EX pack contains the now famous Old Zep kit, modeled after the classic sound of Led Zeppelin. Upgrading with the EX expansions can get you all of the modeled kits, including: Steely Dan, Motley Crue, Metallica, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Dream Theater. Keep in mind, these drum kits model the finalized mixed sounds that you have become familiar with, not just raw recordings of the drummer's kits.Room MicsThe Steven Slate Drums collection contains two unique sounding sets of room mics. The first set is from a large warehouse with concrete walls. These room mics were processed with heavy doses of compression, EQ, and even modulation to make a larger then life, deep, wide, expressive room sound.The drums were then sampled in the famous NRG Recording STUDIO A, known for being one of the top drum rooms in Los Angeles. It's been home to bands like Linkin Park, Foo Fighters, Billy Joel, and more. These room mics have been left unprocessed and contain the signature depth and space from this beautiful sounding room.

Steven Slate Drums Signature Drum Kits EX Virtual Instrument Features:

10 drum kits including an Old Zep kit and 5 hybrid kits with multiple layers of kicks and snareContains a RTAS, VST, AU, and standalone MIDI plug-in powered by KONTAKT Player3Contains both maps for keyboard and a universal mapping for Roland VDrumsCan customize your own mapsInstant presets for all Roland VDrum Modules100s of easy-to-use MIDI grooves in SSD's unique SONG formDrum and cymbal recorded first to 2" tape, and recorded with multiple velocities and multiple hits per velocitySamples transferred to digital via high-end A/D converters at 24-bit/ 44.1khzNew-to-the-series Advanced AMG anti-machine gun mode2 sounding sets of room mics (large warehouse with concrete walls, NRG Recording STUDIO A)

Steven Slate Drums Signature Drum Kits EX Virtual Instrument Specifications:

System RequirementsMac: OS 10.4.x, G4 2gHz or higher, 2GB RAM - samples must be on at least a 5400 RPM hard drive, eSATA, FireWire 800 recommendedPC: Windows XP SP2, 2gHz or higher, 2GB RAM samples must be on atleast a 5400 RPM hard drive, eSATA, FireaWire 800 recommended