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Diverse Selection Of Drum Samples
The Toontrack Superior Drummer 2 features a diverse range of drum samples spanning every genre and style possible, with a total of approx. 20GB worth of premium-quality drum kits and sounds. The meticulously sampled drum sounds were recorded in the renowned Avatar Studio in New York City by professional sound engineers Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall alongside drummer Nir Z. Between the trio, they have worked with some of the most acclaimed artists on the planet including: Dire Straits, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Meatloaf, Sting and more.
Expansive Library
The extensive library consists of some of the most revered kits and drums on the market including sampled sounds from Sabian, GMS, and Ludwig. The sampled drums provide exceptional clarity, retaining their natural sonic characteristics. You can also expand your sample library by purchasing one of the SDX titles from Toontrack, featuring drum sounds from some of the most acclaimed percussionists ever.
In-Depth Editing Tools
The ergonomic software layout includes a range of editing tools including in-built FX and a dedicated mixer section. The Construct menu allows you to apply presets and position your drums to your own requirements. You can use the envelope and pitch controls as well as velocity levels to adjust the volume on each drum individually for optimal control. The dedicated and powerful mixer section includes Bus, route, and send controls with built-in FX and much more. The exclusive Sonalksis insert-FX including: hi-pass/low-pass filter, 5-band EQ, compressor, gate and transient for all channels. The comprehensive mixer controls allow you to control every aspect of your drum sound as well as change the dynamics and style of your tone. You can also pick between a range of brushes, sticks, mallets and other percussive beaters to suit your style and tone You can also pick between a range of extensive groove content, ideal for getting inspiration and altering the work via MIDI.
Combine Your Sounds
One of the most unique features of the Superior Drummer 2 is the ability to stack and combine sounds from different drum kits and SDX libraries within Superior Drummers comprehensive library. X-Drum allows you to create your own custom kits and place each drum piece wherever you require it, in relation to the room size and tone of the drum. The ability to mix and match between different kits and percs allows you to create and combine kits for unlimited possibilities. The mapping tab within Superior Drummer 2 allows you to customise your mapping and velocity control, allowing you to create MIDI notes, stack sounds, utilise MIDI learn and a lot more. The ergonomic user interface and wide range of editing tools makes Toontrack’s Superior Drummer 2 one of the most powerful drum studio VSTs on the market.
Features
- Meticulously sampled sound library, recorded at Avatar Studios, New York
- Drums played live by live/session drummer, Nir Z
- Custom MIDI engine
- Comprehensive editing tools
- Ergonomic, easy-to-use, user interface
- Customise kits and sounds to your own requirements
- Includes approx. 20GB of drum samples
- Powerful dedicated mixer section with built-in FX
- Improved loading times and mapping control
Specifications
System Requirements
PC
- Hard Drive: 4GB free disc space
- OS: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: Pentium 4 or Athlon Processor or better
- RAM: Minimum 2GB RAM
Mac
- Hard Drive: 4GB free disc space
- OS: Mac OS X 10.6 or higher
- Processor: Intel-based processor or better
- RAM: Minimum 2GB RAM
