THE VINTAGE SETUP. INSTRUMENT LIST.

The vintage library is based around two classic Ludwig kits and recorded through
an extremely rare REDD.51 console. In fact, the example in British Grove Studios’
possession is the only known available in the world.

Kits:
Ludwig 1960s
Ludwig Vistalite

Vintage Setup 1 (60’Ss Ludwig)

Cymbals:
Hi Hat – Sabian HHX Manhattan 14inch
Ride – Sabian Bolt Crossover 21inch
Crash (Position 2) – Paiste Giant Beat 18inch
Crash (Position 3) – Sabian Artizan Bolt 18inch

Toms:
Hi Tom – Ludwig 60’s 12×8 (Aquarium Modern Vintage Medium Skins)
Low Tom – Ludwig 60’s 14×14 (Aquarium Modern Vintage Medium Skins)

Kick:
Ludwig 60’s 20×14 (Power Stroke 3 Clear)
Gretsch Catalina Club 26×16 (Power Stroke 3 Coated Skin)

Snare:
Ludwig 400 14×5 (Remo Coated Control Sound Skins)
Gretsch Crome on Brass 14×6.5 (Coated Ambassador Skin)

Vintage Setup 2 (Ludwig Vistalite)

Toms:
Ludwig Vistalite 12×8 (Remo Pinstripe)
Ludwig Vistalite 16×16 (Remo Emperor)

THE STUDIO SOUND. Kick:

Ludwig Vistalite 22×14 (Aquarian Super Kick 2 Skin)
The drums for EZdrummer 2 were recorded at one of the most meticulously
built recording facilities in the world; Mark Knopfler’s British Grove Studios in
London, England. Combining some of the most sought-after and rare vintage
consoles, outboard effects and microphones with the best of the best in state
of the art recording technology, the studio serves as a perfect combination of
how old and new can come together in perfect harmony.

THE ENGINEER.
The sounds were recorded by a true industry great; the multi award-winning
Chuck Ainlay. Having engineered in excess of 200 albums, worked with some
of the world’s biggest recording artists of all time and been involved in
numerous gold or multi-platinum releases, his track record speaks for itself.
Some of the most notable collaborations in Chuck’s impressive career include
Willie Nelson, Dixie Chicks, Dire Straits and Travis Tritt. To name a few.