{"product_id":"toontrack-ezx-drum-bass","title":"Toontrack EZX: Drum \u0026 Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/R2weHO8CJD8\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnstoppable Chops\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hard-hitting fusion of organic drums and electronic energy, tailored for drum \u0026amp; bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo capture the fusion of raw acoustic energy and electronic weight that defines modern drum \u0026amp; bass, this EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 brings together two deeply rooted names from the genre and the wider UK dance scene: drummer Andy Gangadeen and producer, mixer, engineer and DJ Peter \"Erb N Dub\" Chapman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom performances alongside icons like James Brown, Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan to work with acts such as Massive Attack, Rudimental, Chase \u0026amp; Status and Fatboy Slim, their combined experience spans decades of music shaped by rhythm, movement and hard-hitting drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EZX includes four acoustic kits alongside a collection of electronic drum machine sounds, percussion and effects - all tailored for modern drum \u0026amp; bass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by iconic breakbeats like the legendary \"Amen Break\", it aims not only to capture the laser-sharp precision of modern drum \u0026amp; bass, but also the raw character of the recordings that helped shape it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo bridge the gap between modern and vintage production, the sessions combined an SSL desk with a vintage Decca valve console, with many microphones driven through the Decca preamps for warm saturation and natural compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo further evoke the feel of classic breakbeat recordings, a dedicated horn mic spill channel was incorporated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the sounds, it also comes with a collection of grooves curated by Gangadeen and Chapman, all designed to match the vibe of the kits and make full use of the extras - including the high-pitched side snare, effects and electronic percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the wide range of mix-ready presets by Peter Chapman and you'll have the ultimate toolkit for modern and classic drum \u0026amp; bass alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing genuine can be built on machines alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with an electric soul, it still needs a human groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EZX gives you both - if you're looking for unstoppable chops, they start here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZeTsjDqyiSo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic kits and remixed machines, tailored for the drum \u0026amp; bass sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayed by Andy Gangadeen (Massive Attack, Chase \u0026amp; Status, Rudimental, Soul II Soul)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded by engineer\/producer\/mixer\/DJ Peter \"Erb N Dub\" Chapman (Fatboy Slim, Killer Hertz, TC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptured at the Rimshot Studio in Kent, UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour complete acoustic drum kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA selection of electronic drum machine sounds, percussion and effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a collection of MIDI tailored specifically for the kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a wide range of mix-ready presets by Peter Chapman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout The Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of the rolling countryside and winding lanes of Kent - England's famed \"Garden of England\" just outside Maidstone - Rimshot Studio was a bespoke boutique recording facility founded by producer, engineer and drummer Mike Thorne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentered around a striking 66-square-meter live room with soaring seven-meter ceilings and exposed wooden beams diffusing the space overhead, the studio proved the perfect setting for capturing the immense natural energy that drum \u0026amp; bass demands - loud, hard-hitting, but tight and controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of Rimshot sat a fully restored and exceptionally rare 1960s Decca GENDEC valve console, paired with an SSL AWS900+ for modern flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe studio's microphone collection features revered classics including a Telefunken U47, an AKG C12 and a matched pair of AEA R44 ribbons, alongside an extensive selection from Neumann, AKG, Shure, Earthworks and Sennheiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eScope Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatal Originals - Walnut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAmen Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogers Holiday (Made in England) - 3-ply birch with beech reinforcement rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFunky Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLudwig Super Classic - 3-ply maple with reinforcements rings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJungle Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid kit with a Premier kick and Percussion Plus conga floor tom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMicrophones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere’s an overview of the mics used and roughly how they were placed around the kits and in the studio room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick In: AKG D12 alt. Audix D6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick Out: JZ AMV-MKII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare Top: Sennheiser MD 441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnare Bottom: Aston Stealth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKick Snare: Shure SM57\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide Snare: Sennheiser MD 441\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-Hat: Neumann KM 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Tom 1: Audio-Technica ATM25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Tom 2: Audio-Technica ATM25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Tom 1: Sennheiser MD 421\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloor Tom 2: Sennheiser MD 421\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide: Neumann KM 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOH: Neumann U 87\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono Kit: Neumann U 47\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmbience: AEA R44 (Blumlein pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono Ambience: ADK Z-Mod Z49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrash: AKG C414\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVox: Sennheiser e906\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorns: sE Electronics R1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Mixer \u0026amp; The Presets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the presets, Peter Chapman used his years of experience making hard-hitting drum \u0026amp; bass records, giving you a set of mixes that crank the standout features of this EZX to the max.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the raw and organic qualities of the acoustic kits with cutting-edge mixing and layering, you’ll have sounds that span everything from punchy and tight to massive, explosive and room-filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral presets feature an overall Tuning section, allowing you to precisely tweak the tuning of key kit components like snares, kicks and toms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany presets also include an on\/off switch for Envelope control, giving you the option to choose between a tighter decay or the original tails of each drum in the room ambience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAside from that, each preset has its own set of controls for adjusting master bus settings, plate reverb and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, every macro control is MIDI learnable, giving you endless options for creating organic mixes that flow with the vibe of your tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toontrack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68281991102687,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/5173\/6636\/files\/Drum_and_Bass_EZX.png?v=1792765974","url":"https:\/\/pluginfox.com\/products\/toontrack-ezx-drum-bass","provider":"PluginFox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}