New York Studios SDX Bundle from Toontrack includes New York Studios Volume 1, 2, and 3 SDX expansions for Superior Drummer 3. It offers a total of 50GB of unprocessed drum sounds with 3 complete kits, 26 snares, 15 kicks, and a multitude of cymbals captured in meticulous detail in the most notable and legendary drum rooms in the New York area: Allaire Studios, Avatar Studios, and The Hit Factory.
Produced and recorded by engineer Neil Dorfsman (Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen), Pat Thrall (Katy Perry, Beyoncé), and drummer Nir Z (Genesis, Chris Cornell), the bundle provides musicians and producers with a palette of historical drum sounds (that also includes the classic Superior Drummer 2 core sound library), to create drum tracks with natural timbre and tone or build modern-sounding kits using the sound shaping and sound design tools available in Superior Drummer.
Meticulously recorded by engineer duo Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall together with drummer Nir Z, Toontrack New York Studios Vol.1 SDX is an expansion for Superior Drummer 3 that captures the famous ambient and punchy drum room sound of Avatar Studios in New York City. It includes the full, core sound library from the now discontinued Superior Drummer 2, which combined with the powerful sound-shaping tools of Superior Drummer 3 allow musicians to create drum tracks with natural timbre and tone, or build modern-sounding kits.
New York Studios Vol.1 SDX offers 20GB of unprocessed drum sounds recorded with an assortment of drum sticks, rods, brushes, and felt mallets. It also comes with an extensive MIDI groove library, as well as graphics and presets optimized for Superior Drummer 3.
- Full, core sound library from the now discontinued Superior Drummer 2 for use with Superior Drummer 3
- Captures the famous drum room of Avatar Studios in New York City
- Ambient and punchy room sound
- Recorded by engineer duo Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall together with drummer Nir Z
- Approximately 20GB of raw, unprocessed drum sounds captured in meticulous detail
- Samples available with drum sticks, rods, brushes, and felt mallets
- Extensive MIDI library included
- Graphics and presets optimized for Superior Drummer 3
- Kick: EV 868 / Neumann U47 FET >> Pulteq MEQ-5 >> GML EQ 8200
- Kick Comp: Kick Bus >> EQP Pulteq >> GML EQ 8200 >> Neve 32264 Comp
- Kick PZM: PZM >> Pulteq MEQ-5
- Kick Sub: Yamaha NS10 Sub
- Snare Top: Shure SM56
- Snare Bottom: Shure SM57
- Snare Comp: SnareTop >> Pulteq >> Neve 32264 Comp
- Snare Rim: Countrymen 101 taped to the rim
- SD Sansamp: SnareTop >> Sansamp
- Tom 1: Top Sennheiser 421 / bottom Sennheiser 421 >> bottom to Drawmer Gate >> both bussed to Pulteq EQP
- Tom 2: Top Sennheiser 421 / bottom Sennheiser 421 >> bottom to Drawmer Gate >> both bussed to Pulteq EQP
- Tom 3: Top Sennheiser 421 / bottom Sennheiser 421 >> bottom to Drawmer Gate >> both bussed to Pulteq EQP
- Hats: AKG451
- OH: Schoeps CMC5U >> Pulteq EQP
- Near AMB: KM54 >> SSL Comp
- Mid AMB: Coles >> Distressor
- Far AMB: Neumann U87 >> LA-3A
- Brauner Mono: Trowbridge preamp >> Trowbridge Comp
- Mono SM7: Shure SM7 >> Neve 32264 Comp
- Bullet: Bullet >> Mesa Boogie Amp >> SM53
- Phone: Phone mic
- EMT140: EMT140 plate reverb
- 14×24" GMS (felt and plastic beater)
- 14×24" GMS double-headed, coated (felt beater)
- 18×22" GMS (felt and plastic beater)
- 13" GMS piccolo (DS)
- 4.5×14" Rogers Wood (DS)
- 5×10" GMS (DS)
- 6.5×14" GMS Maple/Ash (DS)
- 6.5×14" GMS Nir-Z Custom (ALL)
- 6.5×14" Ludwig Black Beauty (ALL)
- 6.5×14" Slingerland 70's (DS)
- 13" Sabian HHX Evolution (DS, BR)
- 14" Sabian HHX Manhattan Jazz (DS, BR, HR)
- 16" Sabian Crash Handhammered (DS)
- 10×12" GMS, clear heads (DS)
- 10×12" GMS, clear heads (ALL)
- 14×14" GMS, clear heads (DS)
- 14×14" GMS, clear heads (ALL)
- 9×10" GMS, clear heads (ALL)
- 16×16" GMS, clear heads (DS)
- 16×16" GMS, clear heads (ALL)
- 16×18" GMS, clear heads (DS)
- 16×18" GMS, clear heads (ALL)
- 21" Sabian HHX Dry ride (DS)
- 21" Sabian Handhammered Vintage ride (DS, BR, HR)
- 22" Sabian AA Dry ride (DS)
- 22" Sabian Handhammered Raw Dry ride (DS)
- 13" Sabian Jack DeJonette Encore crash (DS, BR)
- 16" Sabian HHX Evolution crash (DS, BR)
- 16" Sabian HHX Evolution Ozone crash (DS, BR)
- 16" Sabian HHX Extreme crash (DS, FM)
- 17" Sabian HHX Evolution crash (DS, BR)
- 17" Sabian HHX Evolution Effeks crash (DS, FM)
- 18" Sabian AA Thin crash (ALL)
- 18" Sabian HHX Evolution crash (ALL)
- 18" Sabian HHX Evolution Ozone crash (DS, FM)
- 18" Sabian HHXtreme crash (ALL)
- 18" Sabian Handhammered Fierce crash (ALL)
- 18" Sabian Jack DeJonette Encore crash (DS, BR)
- 19" Sabian AA Medium Thin crash (ALL)
- 19" Sabian HHXtreme crash (ALL)
- 21" Sabian AAXplosion crash (DS, FM)
- 13" Sabian AA El Sabor Salsa splash / 20″ Sabian AAX Chinese (DS)
- 14" Sabian AAX Mini Chinese / 17″ HHX Evolution Effeks crash (DS)
- 16" Sabian HHX Evolution O-Zone crash / 18″ Sabian HHX Chinese (DS)
- 16" Sabian HHXtreme Crash / 18″ Evolution O-Zone crash (DS)
- 20" Sabian Handhammered Dark Chinese / 16″ Sabian HHX Evolution crash (DS)
- 14" Sabian AAX Mini Chinese (DS)
- 18" Sabian HHX Chinese (DS)
- 20" Sabian AAX Chinese (DS)
- 20" Sabian Handhammered Dark Chinese (DS)
- 13" Sabian AA Salsa El Sabor splash (DS, FM)
- Cowbell (DS)
Toontrack's New York Studios Legacy Series Volume 2 contains unique sample recordings from two legendary New York Studios - Hit Factory NY and Allaire Studios.
The recordings at Hit Factory New York were the starting point for Toontrack in developing Superior Drummer 2.0 and the decision to record samples at Allaire was a result of wanting to capture the best studio rooms in New York.
Sadly, for the music and recording industry both studios are now closed. Thus the subtitle "The Lost New York Studios." Toontrack is privileged to have been given the opportunity to record these great rooms in collaboration with the world class recording team of engineer and producer Pat Thrall (Glenn Hughes, Black Crowes, Beyoncé etc), producer Neil Dorfsman (Kiss, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits and Sting) and drummer Nir Z (Genesis, John Mayer, Joss Stone and Chris Cornell).
Gretsch 18x22"
Gretsch 50s 14x20"
Ludwig 14x24"
Ludwig 14x24" Softer Beater
Ludwig 16x22"
Slingerland 14x26"
Snare Drums:
Black Beauty 1940s - 6.5x14"
Ludwig 5x15" Metal
Ludwig-Wood Vintage 1930s -7x14"
Rogers Dynasonic 5.5x14"
Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5x14"
Ludwig Supraphonic Low Tuned 6.5x14"
Hats:
Top: Sabian HH Extra Thin Crash 16"
Bottom: Sabian HH Duo Crash 16"
Toms:
Ludwig 1962 11x13", 16x16", 16x18"
Ludwig 1962 10x12", 14x14", 16x16"
Cymbal Setup 1:
Position 1: AAXplosion 21"
Position 2: AA Prototype 18"
Position 3: AAXplosion 21"
Cymbal Setup 2:
Position 1: HHX Xtreme Crash 19"
Position 2: HHX Xtreme Crash 18"
Position 3: Legacy O-Zone FX Cymbal 20"
Ride:
Position 4: Ride Sabian Prototype 22"
GMS SE Blue Sparkle 14x24"
GMS SE Blue Sparkle 18x22"
Snare Drums:
Ludwig Black Beauty - 6.5x14"
Ludwig Brass Shell - 6.5x14"
Trick - 6.5x14"
GMS Maple/Ash Shell - 6.5x14"
GMS Maple/Ash Shell (tuned high)
GMS Blue - 5.5x14"
GMS Wood Shell - 6.5x14"
Hats:
Sabian Evolution HHX 14"
Sabian Groove HHX 15"
Toms:
GMS 9x10", 10x12", 14x14", 16x16" with Coated Heads
GMS 9x10", 10x12", 14x14", 16x16" with Clear Heads
Cymbal Setup 1:
Position 1: Sabian HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash 16"
Position 2: Sabian HHX Evolution O-Zone Crash 18"
Position 3: AAX Explosion Crash 21"
Position 4: Sabian AA Thin Crash 17"
Position 5: Sabian AA Medium Thin Crash 18"
Position 6: Sabian HHX Evolution FX Crash 18"
Cymbal Setup 2:
Position 1: Sabian HHXtreme Crash 19"
Position 4: Spock 18"/20"
Position 5: Sabian Manhattan Crash 16"
Position 6: Sabian HHXtreme Crash 18"
Ride Cymbals:
Position 2: Sabian HHX Evolution Ride 20"
Position 4: Sabian Sg Series ride 22"
Available for download, the Toontrack New York Studios Volume 3 SDX is an expansion pack for Superior Drummer 2.3 and later. This collection aims to give you the sound of drums recorded in classic New York studios. All of the drums in this pack were recorded at Avatar Studios, with several vintage and custom kits utilized.
All the drums were played by drummer Nir Z, and recorded by Neil Dorfsman and Pat Thrall. Avatar Studios is renowned for its acoustical environments, and these drums were recorded here using prized gear, such as a Neve 8068 console. There are 18GB of drums available. Please note, this software requires Superior Drummer 2.3 or later to operate.
- 14×20″ Rogers 1966 (felt beater, plastic beater)
- 14×20″ Slingerland 1964 (felt beater, plastic beater)
- 16×24″ Ludwig Maple Shell 1979 (felt beater, plastic beater)
- 5.5×14″ Burned Edge Zebra Snare (DS)
- 5.5×14″ GMS Aluminum Nir Z Prototype High Tuned (DS)
- 5.5×14″ GMS Aluminum Nir Z Prototype Low Tuned (DS)
- 5.5×14″ Rogers Kenton 1963 (DS)
- 5.5×14″ Slingerland Wood 1964 (DS)
- 6.5×14″ Ludwig Black Beauty 1982 (DS)
- 9×14″ C&C Maple Mahogany (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 16″ Manhattan HHX Crash/16″ HH Medium Crash (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 10×12″ Slingerland1964 (DS)
- 11×13″ Ludwig Maple Shell 1979 (DS)
- 9×12″ Rogers 1966 (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 10×13″ Rogers 1966 (DS)
- 14×14″ Slingerland 1964 (DS)
- 16×16″ Ludwig Maple Shell 1979 (DS)
- 16×16″ Rogers 1966 (DS)
- 16×16″ Slingerland 1964 (DS)
- 16×18″ Ludwig Maple Shell 1979 (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 22″ AA Classic Ride (DS)
- 22″ AA Soundcontrol (DS)
- 22″ Artisan Ride (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 14″ Sabian HHX Evolution Crash (DS)
- 16″ Handhammered HH Duo Crash/17″ Evolution Effeks Crash (DS)
- 16″ Sabian HHXtreme Crash (DS)
- 17″ Sabian AA Thin Crash (DS)
- 17″ Sabian HHX Legacy Crash (DS)
- 17″ Sabian HHX Xtreme Crash (DS)
- 18″ Sabian AA Thin Crash (DS)
- 18″ Sabian HHX Legacy Crash (DS)
- 18″ Sabian HHX Manhattan Crash (DS)
- 18″ Sabian Hand hammered HH Thin Crash (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 22″ AA Classic Ride (DS)
- 22″ AA Soundcontrol (DS)
- 22″ Artisan Ride (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 2″ Wuhan Chinese (DS)
- 14″ Sabian AAX Mini Chinese (DS)
- 16″ Sabian HHX Evolution Ozone Crash (DS)
- 17″ Sabian Evolution HHX Effeks Crash (DS)
- 20″ Sabian HHX Chinese (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)
- 10″ MAXX STAX Splash (DS)
- 10″ Sabian* HHX Splash (DS)
- 12″ Sabian* HHX Evolution Splash (DS)
(DS = drumsticks)