{"product_id":"toontrack-ezx-metal-machine-2","title":"Toontrack EZX: Metal Machine 2","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Bxyouo4mZcA\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, Andy Sneap defined modern metal drum sounds with his now-iconic Metal Machine EZX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, a decade and a half later, he returns to redraw the blueprint - in his own studio, on his own gear and with an entirely new, handpicked selection of kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal Machine 2 is a collection built from the ground up to deliver the precision, power and unmistakable punch that have kept Sneap at the forefront of metal production since the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 features kits from three distinct decades, each with its own tonal identity - from the massive 1990s six-tom kit, bolstered by four octobans, to the darker, more subdued character of the 2010s set and the razor-sharp attack and piercing tone of the pristine 2020s kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to that a whopping 15 snare drums and a wide variety of cymbals, and you have a vast palette of drum tones ready to tackle anything you throw at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's old-school heavy metal, the intricate arrangements of progressive metal or the relentless brutality of death metal in all its forms, this EZX has you covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drums were sampled by Carcass drummer Dan Wilding, who also contributed a foundational collection of drum MIDI spanning a broad spectrum of grooves and fills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more than 25 included mix presets were crafted by Andy Sneap and the Toontrack sound design team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to making use of the full toolbox of compressors, EQs, reverbs and effects available behind the scenes in the software, several presets also feature carefully blended layers of one-shot samples - giving you mix-ready sounds with the weight, attack and clarity to cut through any wall of guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGot the original Metal Machine EZX? Then this is a no-brainer, not an upgrade that renders its predecessor obsolete, but a companion that brings the story full circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew to Andy Sneap's drum sounds? Start here and work your way back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSounds from one of the most vital forces in metal production, at your fingertips. Fire up that machine and get back to the grind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree complete kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for traditional to modern, progressive and extreme metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered and produced by Andy Sneap (Judas Priest, Amon Amarth, Dream Theater)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecorded at Sneap's own Backstage Recording Studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA total of 5 kicks, 15 snares, 15 toms, 4 octobans, 19 cymbals and 3 sets of hi-hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSampled by Dan Wilding (Carcass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 25 mix-ready presets, some with layers of additional samples for extra attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a basic collection of MIDI grooves and fills by Dan Wilding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAndy Sneap - The Architect of Modern Metal Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 100 albums in, Andy Sneap still makes an indelible impression on every project he touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than three decades, his unique blend of precision, power and uncanny clarity has helped define the sound of modern metal as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArguably one of the most influential metal producers, engineers and mixers of our time, Sneap's impact extends well beyond the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2018, he's also been lighting up stages worldwide as a touring guitarist for Judas Priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDan Wilding - Extreme Groove Machine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrumming since the age of 10, Dan Wilding has built an impressive career and established himself as one of today's most respected drummers in metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest known as a permanent member of legendary death metal pioneers Carcass since 2012, he has also collaborated, toured and recorded with artists such as Aborted, Heaven Shall Burn and Kai Hansen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining blistering speed, technical precision and an unmistakable sense of groove, Dan has carved out a signature style that is as powerful as it is versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMonarch Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePearl Masters (1990s) - 4-ply maple with reinforcement rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded with drumsticks and snare wires on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrimson Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTama Starclassic (2020s) - Walnut\/birch (4-ply Birch + 2-ply American black walnut)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded with drumsticks and snare wires on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBlizzard Kit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTama  Starclassic (2010s) - Maple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded with drumsticks and snare wires on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Instruments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Kick drums - Tama, Pearl, and DW.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 Snares - Tama, Pearl, Ludwig, VK, and Yamaha.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 Rack Toms - Tama and Pearl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Floor Toms - Tama and Pearl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Octobans - Pearl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Hi-hats - Zildjian and Paiste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Rides - Zildjian and Paiste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Crashes - Zildjian, Paiste, and Meinl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 Splashes - Sabian, Zildjian, and Paiste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 Chinas - Zildjian, Paiste, and Meinl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Cowbell - LP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toontrack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68281556467935,"sku":"TT769SN","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/5173\/6636\/files\/Metal_Machine_2_EZX.png?v=1792761087","url":"https:\/\/pluginfox.com\/products\/toontrack-ezx-metal-machine-2","provider":"PluginFox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}