SDX NEW YORK STUDIOS VOL 2
HISTORIC RECORDING STUDIOS.
13 snare drums, seven sets of toms, seven kicks and a wide assortment of different cymbals – all sampled in extreme detail and showcasing the incredible sonic qualities of two New York City landmark studios.
The New York Studios Vol.2 SDX was recorded by engineers Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall together with drummer Nir Z. It includes a collection of unique drums sampled in two of the most noted New York studios ever: the Allaire Studios and The Hit Factory. These two landmark facilities have hosted the who’s who of popular music for decades – anything from David Bowie to Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones and Paul Simon.
The New York Studios Vol.2 SDX is divided in two separate libraries, one for each studio. In total, it comes with 13 snare drums, seven sets of toms, seven kicks and a wide assortment of different cymbals – all sampled with extreme detail and showcasing the incredible sonic qualities of these two rooms. The room at Allaire Studios is ambient, reverberant and almost church-like in its construction. The dense wooden walls and ceiling produce a warm and natural reverb that give the drums a clear character without being too loud or taking over. The Hit Factory has an equally massive room, producing a very rich and characteristic natural reverb.
The New York Studios Vol.2 SDX presents the essence of quality drums recorded in big, sonically perfect rooms. Still, with the built-in sound shaping tools in Superior Drummer, only your imagination sets the limits as to how you ultimately craft your final drum mix. Ambient, tight, slick, loud, dampened – the canvas is blank. Start creating.
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
- Recorded by top engineer/producer/drummer team Neil Dorfsman, Pat Thrall and Nir Z
- Featuring two classic drum rooms – Allaire Studios and The Hit Factory
- 13 snares, seven (7) sets of toms, seven (7) kicks and a wide selection of cymbals
- Included MIDI library played by drummer Nir Z
INSTRUMENT LIST
(DS = Drumsticks, HR = Rods , BR = Brushes, FM = Felt mallets, NS = Sticks with no snares, ALL = All tools)
THE HIT FACTORY.
KICK DRUMS
14×24″ GMS* SE Blue Sparkle (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
18×22″ GMS* SE Blue Sparkle (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
SNARE DRUMS
5.5×14″ GMS* Blue (DS)
6.5×14″ GMS* Maple/Ash Shell (DS)
6.5×14″ GMS* Maple/Ash Shell (tuned high) (DS)
6.5×14″ GMS* Wood Shell (DS)
6.5×14″ Ludwig* Black Beauty (DS)
6.5×14″ Ludwig* Brass Shell (DS)
6.5×14″ Trick (DS)
HATS
14″ Sabian* HHX (DS)
15″ Sabian* HHX (DS)
RACK TOMS
10×12″ GMS* Clear Head (DS)
10×12″ GMS* Coated Head (DS)
9×10″ GMS* Clear Head (DS)
9×10″ GMS* Coated Head (DS)
FLOOR TOMS
14×14″ GMS* Clear Head (DS)
14×14″ GMS* Coated Head (DS)
16×16″ GMS* Clear Head (DS)
16×16″ GMS* Coated Head (DS)
RIDE CYMBALS
20″ Sabian* HHX Evolution Ride (DS)
22″ Sg Series Ride (DS)
CRASH CYMBALS
16″ Sabian* HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash (DS)
16″ Sabian* Manhattan Crash (DS)
17″ Sabian* AA Thin Crash (DS)
18″ Sabian* AA Medium Thin Crash (DS)
18″ Sabian* HHX Evolution FX Crash (DS)
18″ Sabian* HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash (DS)
18″ Sabian* HHXtreme Crash (DS)
18″/20″ Spock (DS)
19″ Sabian* HHXtreme Crash (DS)
21″ AAX Exlposion Crash (DS)
PERCUSSION
Sticks (DS)
The Hit Factory is a trademark registered and owned by Hit Factory Entertainment Inc.
ALLAIRE STUDIOS.
KICK DRUMS
14×20″ Gretsch* 50s (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
14×24″ Ludwig* (Felt beater)
14×24″ Ludwig* Softer Beater (Felt beater)
14×26″ Slingerland* (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
16×22″ Ludwig* (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
18×22″ Gretsch* (Felt beater, Plastic beater)
SNARE DRUMS
5.5×14″ Rogers* Dynasonic (DS)
5×15″ Ludwig* Metal (DS)
6.5×14″ Ludwig* Black Beauty 1940s (DS)
6.5×14″ Ludwig* Supraphonic (DS)
6.5×14″ Ludwig* Supraphonic Low Tuned (DS)
7×14″ Ludwig* – Wood Vintage 1930s (DS)
HATS
16″ Sabian* Extra Thin Crash Top/HH Duo Crash Bottom (DS)
RACK TOMS
10×12″ Ludwig* 1962 (DS)
11×13″ Ludwig* 1962 (DS)
FLOOR TOMS
14×14″ Ludwig* 1962 (DS)
16×16″ Ludwig* 1962 (DS)
16×18″ Ludwig* 1962 (DS)
RIDE CYMBALS
22″ Sabian* Prototype (DS)
CRASH CYMBALS
18″ HHX Xtreme Crash (DS)
18″ Sabian* Prototype (DS)
19″ Sabian* HHX Xtreme Crash (DS)
20″ Sabian* Legacy Ozone Effeks Cymbal (DS)
21″ Sabian* AA Xplosion (DS)
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
12 GB of free hard disk space, DVD drive, 2 GB RAM.
A working Superior Drummer 2.3 (or above) installation.