Toontrack has introduced a new expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 by drummer Terence Higgins (Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band) and multi-award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Misha Kachkachishvili (Jon Batiste, Ziggy Modeliste, Smokey Robinson). This release marks the 70th title in Toontrack’s massive collection of EZXs.
The New Orleans EZX captures an all-encompassing drum library under the supervision of one of the city’s foremost experts on drumming, gear and groove.
The New Orleans EZX was sampled by Terence Higgins himself and recorded by multi-award-winning engineer, producer and mixer Misha Kachkachishvili at his Esplanade Studios, one of the absolute hubs of today’s New Orleans recording circuit. Located in the vibrant Tremé neighborhood and housed in a completely remodeled 14,000-square-foot early 1900s church, it’s the largest recording studio in Louisiana.
The main recording room in Studio A alone boasts a staggering 3,400-square-foot space with ceilings up to 26 feet high. Naturally, the ambience is awe-inspiring. For this recording, however, the drums were partially sectioned off using gobos to create a lively yet viscerally close feel.
New Orleans EZX features
- Five kits inspired by traditional to more modern New Orleans-style music.
- Great for anything from traditional jazz to blues, soul and funk.
- Kits spanning early 1900s pieces to modern-day, including rare historical percussion.
- Sampled by session drummer and award-winning recording artist Terence Higgins (Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band).
- Recorded by multi-award-winning engineer/producer/mixer Misha Kachkachishvili.
- Features two setups of kits configured as separate libraries: Traditional and Artist.
- Includes a handpicked collection of traditional and rare percussion such as a washboard, bottle and more.
- Features mix-ready presets for a broad range of sounds.
- Includes a library of MIDI, performed by Terence and unique to the product.
The EZX is available to purchase for $89 USD / 89 EUR at the Toontrack store and from distributors PluginFox and Best Service.