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EZX DUALITY I
Mix-ready sounds tailored for dark, warm and organic-sounding hard rock and metal
This EZX features mix-ready sounds tailored for dark, warm and organic-sounding hard rock and metal for EZdrummer 2 (and Superior Drummer 3).
It was designed to offer a polarizing sound ideal compared to its sibling, the Duality II EZX. Both EZXs were recorded by engineer Jakob Herrmann (Evergrey, Raised Fist, Amaranthe) and drummer Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Cyhra, Mekong Delta) during the same session at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. Duality I EZX includes one full kit as well as a total of six bass drums, eight snares and a staggering range of cymbals.
In addition to the sounds, this EZX also includes a custom MIDI library as well as a collection of presets engineered to provide different takes on the core kit along with creative hybrids constructed using the large pool of additional kicks, snares and cymbal content.
When two objects – worlds, stars, planets, waves, storms – collide, they either form a clash of epic proportions decimating almost any and all things in its way, or they meld and mesh into an an awe-inspiring coherent force of energy. The Duality EZXs are an example of the latter. Welcome to two contrasting batteries of drums that balance on the divide between polarizing sonic ideals – each great on its own, but awesome together.
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
- Mix-ready drums, tailored for dark, warm and organic-sounding hard rock and metal
- Recorded by Jakob Herrmann (Evergrey, Raised Fist, Amaranthe) at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden
- Sampled by Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Cyhra, Mekong Delta)
- One full kit with three rack toms and two interchangeable floor toms
- Six bass drums and eight snares
- Two rides, two hi-hats and 13 crash/china/stack/splash cymbals
- Includes a broad range of presets by Jakob Herrmann and Toontrack
- Features a dedicated MIDI library performed by Alex Landenburg
THE PRESETS
The included library of presets was engineered to provide different takes on the core kit as well as several creative hybrids constructed using the large pool of additional kicks, snares and cymbal content. The preset collection includes content created by both Jakob Herrmann as well as by the Toontrack sound design team.
THE MIDI
The Duality I EZX MIDI library was performed by sampling drummer Alex Landerburg and features custom material tailored for the specific sound ideal of this EZX. In turn, the Duality II EZX comes with a contrasting content, offering grooves and fills that in many ways are the polar opposites of its sibling’s. For this volume, expect a battery of foundational grooves – perfect for any bright, metallic and progressive-sounding hard rock or metal track.
DRUMS AND CYMBALS
The I Kit
Brand: Pearl
Model: Masterworks
Material: Maple/Birch/Carbon Fiber
Finish: Chrome Plated Carbon
Year: 2009
Kick
Brand: Pearl
Model: Masterworks
Material: Maple/birch/carbon fiber
Finish: Chrome Plated Carbon
Year/era: 2009
Size: 15×24
Batter head: Remo Emperor Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Fiberskyn
Snare
Brand: Pearl
Model: Free Floating
Material: Copper
Finish: Copper
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Rack tom 1
Size: 9×12″ (high tuned)
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Rack tom 2
Size: 9×12″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Rack tom 3
Size: 10×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Floor tom 1
Size: 15×16″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Floor tom 2
Size: 15×18″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Hi-hat
Brand: Sabian
Model: Paragon
Size: 15″
Ride
Brand: Sabian
Model: HHX Complex Medium Ride
Size: 23″
Crash 1
Brand: Sabian
Model: HHX Complex Thin Crash
Size: 18″
Crash 2
Brand: Sabian
Model: HHX Complex Thin Crash
Size: 19″
Crash 3
Brand: Sabian
Model: HHX Complex Thin Crash
Size: 20″
China 1
Brand: Sabian
Model: Holy China – Chad Smith Signature
Size: 19″
China 2
Brand: Sabian
Model: Paragon
Size: 19″
Splash 1
Brand: Sabian
Model: Max Splash – Mike Portnoy Signature
Size: 9″
Splash 2
Brand: Sabian
Model: Max Splash – Mike Portnoy Signature
Size: 11″
Stack 1
Brand: Sabian
Model: Max Splash – Mike Portnoy Signature / Manhattan Groove Hat
Size: 9″ / 11″
Stack 2
Brand: Sabian
Model: Manhattan Groove Hat / Hand Hammered Chinese
Size: 11″ / 18″
ADDITIONAL DRUMS
Additional kicks
Brand: Pearl
Model: Crystal Beat
Material: Acrolite
Finish: Ultra Clear
Size: 16×22″
Batter head: Powerstroke P3 Clear Black Dot
Resonance head: Remo Emperor Clear
Brand: Premier Model: Artist Maple
Material: Maple
Finish: White Marine Pearl
Size: 16×26″
Batter head: Evans Level 360
Resonance head: Original
Treatment: Recorded with snare wires off
Brand: Pearl Model: Masterworks
Material: Birch
Finish: Beubinga Burl
Size: 18×22″
Batter head: Evans Level 360
Resonance head: Remo Emperor Clear
Brand: Ludwig Model: ‘60s
Material: Mahogany/poplar/mahogany
Finish: White Marine Pearl
Size: 14×20″
Batter head: Remo Weatherking Coated Ambassador Bass
Resonance head: Original
Brand: Gretsch Model: USA Custom
Material: Maple/gum
Finish: Silver Mist
Size: 16×24″
Batter head: Gretsch Permatone
Resonance head: Remo Emperor Coated
Additional snares
Brand: DW
Model: Steel
Material: Steel
Finish: Silver
Size: 5.5×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: DW Model: Collectors
Material: Bamboo
Finish: Natural
Size: 5.5×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Mapex Model: Black Panther Sledgehammer
Material: Maple Walnut
Finish: Flat Black Maple Burl
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Mapex Model: Black Panther Black Widow
Material: Maple
Finish: Brushed Nickel
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Pearl Model: Free Floating
Material: Maple/mahogany
Finish: Natural
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Beat Head Model: Custom
Material: Kapur
Finish: Natural
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Pearl Model: MX
Material: Maple
Finish: Natural
Size: 8×14″
Batter head: Remo CS Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Additional toms
Brand: Pearl
Model: Masterworks
Material: Birch/carbon fiber
Size: 15×16″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Tuning/treatment: Low tuned
Brand: Pearl Model: Masterworks
Material: Birch/carbon fiber
Size: 15×18″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Tuning/treatment: Low tuned
ADDITIONAL CYMBALS
Additional hi-hat
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX X-Plosion
Size: 14″
Additional ride
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX Bell Dry Ride
Size: 22″
Additional crashes
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Size: 18″
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Size: 19″
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Size: 20″
Additional stacks
Brand: Sabian
Model: Manhattan Groove Hat / Paragon China
Size: 11″ / 19″
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- EZDRUMMER 2.2.2 (or above) or SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3.2.6 OR HIGHER required
- 5GB of free disk space
- 4GB RAM (8GB or more recommended)