{"title":"TOONTRACK METAL MONTH NOVEMBER 2025","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sdx-the-drum-factory","title":"SDX THE DRUM FACTORY","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Drum Factory SDX - Engineered by Sylvia Massy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drum Factory SDX is a sound library expansion for Superior Drummer 3, recorded and produced by legendary audio engineer Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Sevendust, Prince, Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers and more). Together with drummer Norman Garschke and assisted by Grammy Award winner Ian Rickard, this exceptional SDX was created at the world-famous La Fabrique Studios in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, filled with character, energy and creative inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for her experimental recording approach, whether using a garden hose as a sound conductor, a telephone receiver as a microphone or a baby monitor as an effect source, Sylvia Massy once again captures the spirit of unconventional sound design. Recorded in four acoustically distinct rooms (Dark Room, Mill, Arcades and Library), The Drum Factory SDX delivers seven complete drum kits that authentically cover everything from raw rock to detailed metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SDX includes a total of 16 bass drums, 14 snares, 30 toms, 4 hi-hats, 4 rides, 9 crash cymbals, 5 splashes, 2 chinas, 1 bell, 1 stack, 1 side snare and 4 octobans, all sampled with sticks and in stunning detail. It also features 43 mix-ready presets created by Sylvia Massy herself and 32 additional presets from Toontrack, offering different microphone combinations, saturation levels and layers of Sylvia’s own one-shot samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous additional microphone signals, such as those captured through modified baby monitors, garden hoses, water bottles, telephones or cassette recorders, open up completely new possibilities for sound design. 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Perfect for rock, metal and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Spotlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound library expansion for Superior Drummer 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded and produced by Sylvia Massy (Tool, System of a Down, Sevendust, Prince, Aerosmith and more)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampling drummer: Norman Garschke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded in four different rooms at La Fabrique Studios (Dark Room, Mill, Arcades, Library)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeven complete drum kits plus a wide range of additional snares, bass drums and cymbals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 kicks, 14 snares, 30 toms, 4 hi-hats, 4 rides, 9 crashes, 5 splashes, 2 chinas, 1 bell, 1 stack, 1 side snare, 4 octobans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43 mix presets by Sylvia Massy plus 32 presets by Toontrack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumerous optional ambience and surround microphone setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial microphones for creative sound design (baby monitor, garden hose, water bottle, telephone, cassette recorder)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive MIDI grooves and performances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the full Installation of this product you will need approximately 141 GB of free hard drive space, plus an additional 161 GB is required for the installation process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequires a working Superior Drummer 3.4.0 (or above).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVideos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title='The Drum Factory SDX: \"The Making Of\" with Sylvia Massy' src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/di8C90UDQrQ\" height=\"1035\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"The Drum Factory SDX – Mic Walkthrough with Sylvia Massy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WN4T399KFA0\" height=\"1035\" width=\"1840\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid h100 no-gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row w100 h100 no-gutters align-items-start justify-content-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 no-gutters justify-content-start detail_box_prd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo use this product, an installed and activated Version of Superior Drummer 3 (or higher) is required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid h100 no-gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row w100 h100 no-gutters lign-items-start justify-content-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 no-gutters justify-content-start detail_box_prd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToontrack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducts require you to register with the manufacturer at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewww.toontrack.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto activate your license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container-fluid h100 no-gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row w100 h100 no-gutters lign-items-start justify-content-start\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 no-gutters justify-content-start detail_box_prd\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product requires an activation!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn internet connection is required to authorize \/ activate the product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Toontrack","offers":[{"title":"Download","offer_id":46163417530526,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9123\/0601\/files\/SDXTheDrumFactorySquare.webp?v=1762432512"},{"product_id":"ezx-infinity-grid","title":"EZX INFINITY GRID","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"tt-product-header-slogan color-text-xs-default\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENDLESSLY HEAVY.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tt-product-header-payoff\"\u003eDynamic, dark and massive drums tailored for the modern and progressive metal space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tt-product-header-payoff\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Za3zK-PU1K4\" title=\"Heaviest Riffs of the Year?\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom crushing weight to intricate detail – drums in modern and progressive metal need the entire spectrum. 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