THE MODERN SETUP. INSTRUMENT LIST.

The modern library includes drum selections from DW, Gretsch, Yamaha, Ludwig, Sonor,
Tama and Brady, all recorded through Neve 88R and EMI TG12345 consoles as well as
various chains of vintage and modern outboard.

Kits:
DW Collector’s Maple
Yamaha 9000
Gretsch USA Custom

Hats:
14” Sabian HHX Groove Hats
14” Paiste Giant Beat

Rides:
20” Sabian Vault Artisan
20” Paiste 2002

Crashes:
SETUP 1
16” Sabian HHX Evolution, Pos1
17” Sabian AAX Xplosion Fast Crash, Pos2
20” Sabian HHX Evolution Ozone Crash, Pos3
17” Sabian HHX Xtreme Crash, Pos5

SETUP 2:
16” Paiste Twenty Thin Crash, Pos1
17” Paiste Giant Beat, Pos2
19” Paiste Full Crash, Pos3
18” Sabian HHX Xtreme Crash, Pos5

Toms:
DW Collector’s Maple 8x10”, 9x12”, 10x13”, 16×16”, 16x18” (Remo Clear Pinstripes)
Yamaha 9000 8x10”, 8x12”, 9x13”, 11x14”, 13x15” (Emperor Coated)
Gretsch 9x12”, 14×14”, 16×16” (Emperors Coated)

THE STUDIO SOUND. Snares:

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.
5x14” Ludwig 400 Chrome on Aluminium (Remo Coated Control Sound)
5x14” Ludwig 400 Chrome on Aluminium Dampened (Remo Coated Control Sound)
6.5x14” Sonor Cast Bronze (Remo Emperor X)
6.5x14” Sonor Cast Bronze Dampened (Remo Emperor X)
8x14” Pearl Vinnie Paul Signature Maple (Evans HD)
6.5x14” Brady Jarrah block snare (Remo Coated Control Sound)
6.5x14” Brady Jarrah block snare Dampened (Remo Coated Control Sound)
6.5x14” Brady Jarrah block snare Upside Down (Remo Coated Control Sound)
6.5x14” Tama Artist Carbonfibre Damped (Ambassador Coated)
6.5x14” Tama Artist Carbonfibre Semi Damped (Ambassador Coated)
6x13” DW Edge (Ambassador Genero Coated)
6x14” Gretsch US Custom Chrome over Brass (Coated Ambassador)
6x14” Gretsch US Custom Chrome over Brass Dampened (Coated Ambassador)
Kicks:
18x22” DW Collector’s Maple (Plastic & Felt beater, Remo Powerstroke 3 heads)
18x22” DW Collector’s Maple Open (Felt beater)
16x24” DW Collector’s Maple (Plastic & Felt beater, Remo Powersonic heads)
16x22” Yamaha 9000 (Plastic & Felt beater, Evans EQ3)
16x26” Gretsch US Custom (Plastic & Felt beater, Power Stroke 3 Coated)