Hertz Instruments has announced the release of a new expansion pack for its updated virtual drum instrument.

The Grand Rock Kit Expansion pays tribute to the iconic sounds of rock’s golden era, drawing inspiration from legendary bands like Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Rage Against the Machine.

Designed with user convenience in mind, this expansion offers a collection of meticulously crafted presets for instant use in your recordings, eliminating the need for extensive post-processing.

Loaded with both classic rock drum tones and innovative space simulations in the FX section, this expansion stands out from others in the Hertz Drums library. With the ability to adjust space simulations for each instrument using SHIFT+FX keys, you can customize your sound with three distinct spatial effects.

The expansion is available to purchase for 94.99 EUR. It requires the newly updated Hertz Drums 2.0 for Windows and Mac (VST3, AU and AAX).

Changes in Hertz Drums v2.0

  • Standalone mode, use Hertz Drums without a DAW.
  • New scaling option allows you to scale the plugin size up to 2x bigger or smaller.
  • New Drum Kit. The Cowbell and Tambourine channels have been removed, while a new instrument with 6 extra pads was added (pads 5 and 6 contains settings for old Tambourine and Cowbell channels).
  • New graphic for each drum pack.
  • New Humanise section for each instrument. You can change volume, pitch and velocity and make your playback even more natural.
  • New mapping. Added extra articulations for toms, crashes and hi-hat (only where these articulations are available).
  • Improved performance. Changed playback for more realistic effect and improved performance with less CPU required.
  • Use Hertz Drums fully without an internet connection (only required during activation of your license, installing updates and adding libraries).

The update is free for all existing users. New customers can purchase Hertz Drums 2 for 49.99 EUR.

Note that you can get a 10% discount on a purchase at the Hertz Instruments store with coupon code REKKERD at the checkout.

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