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Toontrack has announced the release of the Number 1 Hits EZX, a new expansion for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer.

The mission was as simple as it was bold; create a fusion between organic, electronic, high-tech and vintage – a sound library that covers classic sounds but carry them into the new decade, a collection a drums that would sit right away in any contemporary pop, dance, house or hip hop mix.

We ended up with Number 1 Hits, which is not only an EZX expansion for EZdrummer, its a bonafide hit-machine in itself. When sound designer Niklas Flyckt played the finished product for us, even we were amazed at how organic, pumping and throbbing it sounded.

Number 1 Hits EZX features

• Produced and mixed by Grammy® award-winner Niklas Flyckt (Britney Spears: “Toxic”).
• Instant drum production for contemporary pop, dance, house and hip hop music.
• Vintage machines – Modern sound.
• Sounds that offer endless combinations.
• Includes MIDI with matching kit presets.
• Instruments: Linn Drum Machine, Roland TR-909, Roland TR-808, Roland DR-55, Sound Master ST 305, some additional sounds from Niklas private library.
• Gear: SSL 9000J Console, AD Converter: Digital Audio Denmark ADDA 2402, Chandler LTD2, RCA BA25, Culture Vulture Anniversary Model, 1176 Bluestripe, AKG BX15 Spring Reverb, Echoplate 3.

The Number 1 Hits EZX is available to purchase for 69 EUR / $79.99 USD.

More information: Toontrack / Number 1 Hits EZX

Time+Space has announced that it is now shipping the Sontronics DM-1T, DM-1S and DM-1B, three condenser microphones designed specifically for drums.

The DM-1T and DM-1S are small-diaphragm pencil-style condenser mics designed to work on tom (DM-1T) and snare (DM-1S). With a cardioid polar pattern and switchable -15dB pad, the characteristics of each mic have been tailored to pick up those specific nuances from the different drums. Each mic comes with a metal drum mount and mic clip.

Meanwhile, the DM-1B is a large-diaphragm, end-fire condenser mic that can cope with up to 150dB (with the -15dB pad switched in) and comes in an aluminium flightcase. DM-1B is designed specifically for kick drum but also gives impressive results on bass instruments and bass guitar cabinets.

The mics are available to buy individually, allowing producers to build up their set with extra tom or bass mics, as suits their specific needs, and perhaps throwing in a Sontronics STC-1S or a pair of ORPHEUS as the ideal overheads, as their budget allows.

The DM-1T, DM-1S and DM-1B are all covered by SONTRONICS’ Lifetime Warranty and come with a free download of Toontrack’s EZdrummer Lite.

All three microphones are available now from UK distributor Time+Space and authorised dealers, priced at £119.99 each for the DM-1T and DM-1S; the DM-1B is £299.99 GBP.

More information: Time+Space

Time+Space has announced it is now shipping the KeyControl 49XT, a versatile and robust 49-key aluminium case keyboard by ESI.

Following the release of their new 25-note keyboard controller in the Autumn, German audio hardware specialist ESI has released the KeyControl 49XT.

Boasting an aluminium case, plug n play capability with no extra power supply required, the KeyControl 49XT is particularly perfect for use on the road and live on stage.

What’s more, as with most ESI hardware, the 49XT KeyControl 49 XT is shipped together with the full version of Cubase LE 5 from Steinberg AND Toontrack’s EZdrummer Lite software – making this an incredible value bundle!

KeyControl 49XT features

• 49-note full-size, velocity-sensitive keyboard.
• Aluminium case with high glossy white side panels.
• Pitch bend wheel.
• Modulation fader.
• Edit buttons for advanced programming.
• Sustain foot pedal input.
• Octave buttons to extend keyboard range.
• 4 endless encoders, programmable.
• Powered via USB (no power adapter required).
• Works with Windows 7 / Vista / XP & Mac OS X.

Available now from Time+Space and selected retailers for RRP: £111 GBP / 129 EUR.

More information: Time+Space

Slam Tracks has announced the release of Metal MIDI Drum Loops Groove Pack 1, a collection of metal MIDI drum loops for classic and modern metal styles.

Metal MIDI Drum Loops Groove Pack 1 showcases the ferocity, attitude, and speed your music needs to create aggressive metal tracks. Double kicks on speed, double-times, half-times, syncopated or straight, the beast has been unleashed, and is ready to inspire your next metal track.

Styles range from classic trash to contemporary metal, influenced by a top-shelf list of metal drummers like Lombardo, Hoglan, and Travis. So, get ready for true metal. Hundreds of grooves that cover the metal genre with natural feel and aggression – ready to drag and drop into the drum VI of your choice.

Push your next metal project to the max with the new Metal MIDI Drum Loops Groove Pack 1 from Slam Tracks.

Slam Tracks Metal MIDI Drum Loops and Fills 1 Pack features

• 750+ MIDI drum loops for modern and classic metal styles.
• Fast, loud and aggressive two, four and eight measure MIDI loops.
• Tempos from 60 to 200 BPM.
• 1, 2, 4 and 8 measure grooves.
• Straight and triplet-based groove patterns.
• Outstanding feel and realism.
• All loops recorded and played live – not quantized.
• Standard MIDI format – General MIDI for use in: Addictive Drums, BFD, BFD2, Battery, EZdrummer, Superior and Superior 2, and more.
• Optimized for 1 Kick, 1 Snare, 2 Rack Toms, 2 Floor Toms, 1 Hihat, 3 Crash Cymbals, 2 Chinas and 1 Ride Cymbal.

Metal MIDI Drum Loops Groove Pack 1 is available to purchase as a download for $19.95 USD.

More information: Slam Tracks / Metal MIDI Drum Loops Groove Pack 1

Time+Space has announced the release of the DM-1B, DM-1T and DM-1S, three new microphones for drums by Sontronics.

Six years after Sontronics was founded, the British mic brand has moved further into application-specific miking with the release of three condenser microphones designed specifically for drums: the DM-1T, DM-1S and DM-1B.

Sontronics DM condenser mics

• The DM-1T and DM-1S are small-diaphragm pencil-style condensers designed to work on tom (DM-1T) and snare (DM-1S). With a cardioid polar pattern and switchable -15dB pad, the characteristics of each mic have been tailored to pick up those specific nuances from the different drums. Each mic comes with a metal drum mount and mic clip.
• The DM-1B is a large-diaphragm, end-fire condenser mic that can cope with up to 150dB (with the -15dB pad switched in) and comes in an aluminium flightcase. DM-1B is designed specifically for kick drum but also gives impressive results on bass instruments and bass guitar cabinets.

Designed from scratch by Sontronics founder and MD, Trevor Coley, these new mics represent more than two years of research, development and field testing. “Many of our existing mics work brilliantly on drums,” explains Coley, “but I felt that it was about time we made some dedicated mics for drummers and percussionists. I spent a long time researching how each component of a drum kit responded when struck – kick beater attack, kick thump, snare rattle, resonance, boominess and so on – and optimised each mic’s frequency response to deliver a great result with little or no EQ.”

As is usual with all Sontronics mics, the DM-1T, DM-1S and DM-1B have been tested to destruction before launch, so you can be sure they’ll perform perfectly, whether in studio or live sound applications. “The first prototypes were tested by various session drummers and producers,” says Coley, “including producer Flood (U2, The Killers, Arctic Monkeys) at Battery Studios, who discovered that DM-1B also gives great results on bass guitar cabs!”

The DM-1T, DM-1S and DM-1B are all covered by SONTRONICS’ Lifetime Warranty and come with a free download of Toontrack’s EZdrummer Lite. All three microphones are available for pre-order now and will be in the shops late February.

DM-1T and DM-1S will each cost around £119.99 GBP, the DM-1B will cost £299.99 GBP.

More information: Sontronics at Time+Space

Platinum Samples has released Bobby Jarzombek Metal MIDI Groove Library, a collection of drum grooves.

This multi-format collection includes grooves formatted for BFD2®, BFD Eco®, EZDrummer®, Superior Drummer®, Addictive Drums®, Cakewalk® Session Drummer™ as well as General MIDI Standard MIDI Files which can be used with any GM compatible drum software or hardware — this includes drum machines and synthesizers which have drum sounds.

Platinum Samples are one of the foremost producers of drum samples in the world, with over 50 years of experience in the professional music industry. The Bobby Jarzombek Metal MIDI Groove Library was recorded over a two-day session by Bobby Jarzombek on a Yamaha DTXtremeIII Special electronic drum set.

Bobby Jarzombek Metal MIDI Groove Library features

• Played by Bobby Jarzombek (Halford, Spastic Ink).
• Over 1,670 MIDI files (over 3,430 bars of unquantized grooves).
• Formatted for BFD2®, EZdrummer®, Superior Drummer®, Addictive Drums®, Cakewalk® Session Drummer™ & ^*General MIDI Standard MIDI Files (all included).
• Includes 24 complete Metal & Rock performances performed by Bobby Jarzombek.
• Includes stadium endings.
• Played in 4/4 with straight, triplet & swing feels in tempos ranging from 92 to 298 BPM.

The Bobby Jarzombek Metal MIDI Groove Library is available to purchase for $40 USD.

More information: Platinum Samples / Bobby Jarzombek Metal MIDI Groove Library

^*Works with all VST, Core Audio & GM compatible drum software and hardware .