Toontrack EZX: Fusion

Enter The Fusion Universe

Big, resonant and articulate kits ideal for anything from classic to modern fusion.

In fusion, where jazz, rock and funk seamlessly blend with an eclectic mix of other styles, the drums are, and have always been, the definitive heartbeat.

This EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 aims to unravel some of the defining mile markers in the genre’s history and provide you with the ultimate collection of tailored drums.

If you're looking for big, resonant kits that can handle the entire dynamic range from the subtle to the explosive and offer tones covering the bright, crisp, earthy and warm, this EZX is for you.

Further, with the kits boasting seven toms each, extras such as side snares, octobans, cowbells, a gong bass drum, several extra kit pieces and a breadth of cymbals ranging from 6-inch splashes to 24-inch rides, stacks and chinas, this is an EZX that covers an enormous width.

In many ways, that's just like the genre itself.

Ready to make some songs where the drums do way more than just keep time?

Enter the fusion universe.

The Fusion EZX was recorded by engineer Stefano Civetta (Nile Rogers, Ed Sheeran, Earth, Wind and Fire) and drummer Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Keith Emerson, Billy Sheehan) at School Farm, a brand new state-of-the-art studio in Essex, England.

With its SSL Duality console, stellar mic locker, 24 channels of Neve preamps and, most importantly, spacious but not overpoweringly reverberant live room, it was the perfect choice for capturing the vibrant energy of the drums in this EZX. In total, four unique kits are included, each handpicked, tuned and curated to offer its own niched tone and flair to the project.

To add, one of the kits was recorded with two different drum head setups, essentially giving you a total of five completely different flavors of tone.

In addition to the kits, a wealth of mix-ready presets as well as a collection of drum grooves and fills are provided, allowing you to instantly get going producing drum parts that perfectly pair Pete’s lock-tight drumming with Stefano's impeccable high-fidelity engineering.

Beyond the scope of songwriting and music production, this EZX was also designed with the e-drummer in mind, offering tailored presets with balanced starting points and optimal settings for e-drum use.

Featuring all the traits you’d expect in an EZX labeled fusion but just as adaptable beyond any boundaries a genre may suggest, this is an expansion for limitless experimentation and exploration.

Features

• Big, resonant and articulate kits ideal for anything from classic to modern fusion
• Four unique 7-tom kits (out of which one was recorded with two different drum head setups)
• Featuring extras such as side snares, octobans, cowbells and a gong bass drum
• A total of 17 cymbals, 10 bass drums, and 14 snares
• Toms encompassing sizes from 8 to 18 inches
• Sampled by drummer Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Keith Emerson, Billy Sheehan)
• Engineered by Stefano Civetta (Nile Rogers, Ed Sheeran, Earth, Wind and Fire)
• Featuring all the traits you'd expect in an EZX labeled fusion but just as adaptable beyond
• Recorded at School Farm Studios in Essex, England
• Features mix-ready presets for a broad range of sounds
• Offers tailored solutions for e-drummers with custom presets