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

Kick drums:
14x20” Ludwig 60’s (Power Stroke 3 Clear)
14x20” Ludwig 60’s Open (Power Stroke 3 Clear)
14x22” Ludwig Vistalite (Aquarian Super Kick 2 Skin)
16x26” Gretsch Catalina Club (Power Stroke 3 Coated Skin)

Snare drums:
5x14” Ludwig 400 (Remo Coated Control Sound Skins)
5x14” Ludwig 400 Dampened (Remo Coated Control Sound Skins)
6.5x14” Gretsch Crome on Brass (Coated Ambassador Skin)
6.5x14” Gretsch Crome on Brass Dampened (Coated Ambassador Skin)

Rack toms:
8x12” Ludwig 60’s (Aquarium Modern Vintage Medium Skins)
8x12” Ludwig Vistalite (Remo Pinstripe)

Floor toms:
14x14” Ludwig 60’s (Aquarium Modern Vintage Medium Skins)
16x16” Ludwig Vistalite (Remo Emperor)

Hi-Hat:
14” Sabian HHX Manhattan

Crash cymbals:
18” Paiste Giant Beat, Pos2
18” Sabian Artizan Vault, Pos3

THE STUDIO SOUND. Ride:

21” Sabian Vault Crossover

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.