Although the origin of the term “jazz” is still up for debate, the leading candidate for its source is “jasm,” a word dating back to 1860 that relates to spirit, energy and vigour. Whether this is the true origin or not, those descriptive words are hallmarks that go together with jazz just as much today as they have through its entire history. The heritage of jazz and its impact on music as we know it is monumental. Arguably, no style of music has managed to seep through cultural tiers, outlive fads and trends or historically been more seminal in spawning great instrumentalists such as jazz has. Quite simply, it’s in our DNA and is the common thread in the fabric of our musical history.
This EZX is an homage to jazz on a whole and, in particular, the golden big band era. This did not only produce some of the most iconic artists in recorded history but also immortalised drumming as more than part of the rhythm section – it brought it to stage centre. The Big Band EZX brings you two kits from the swing era of the ’30s and ’40s, both handpicked and tailored to provide an authentic slice of what the big band sound was and, indeed, still is. Expect two fundamentally different kits covering the entire tonal range from the round, warm and intimate to the thunderous, explosive and fiercely energetic – just like the genre itself.
Can you hear it? That steady rattle of the snare, the sizzling melody of the ride and the subtle, round boom of the large open bass drum? Welcome to the Big Band EZX, which will enable you to produce the timeless swing that has been the epitome of jazz for close to a century and a half.
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
- Two complete kits from the 1930s-1940s era
- Recorded at Capitol Studios by legendary producer/engineer Al Schmitt
- Includes kit configurations recorded with sticks and brushes as well as with snare wires on and off
- Mix-ready presets tailored for a big band-inspired sound
- Includes a selection of big band-inspired MIDI drum grooves
EZX AND SDX.
– WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
The Big Band EZX comes with two mix-ready drum sets, both derived from the five kits featured in the Decades SDX. The EZX is best described as a slimmed down version of the SDX, both in terms of number of instruments, available articulations, microphones and mixer channel options. The EZX was produced to provide a specific type of mix-ready sound while the SDX, in addition to its large pool of presets, features raw and unprocessed drum tones covering the entire scope of Al Schmitt’s illustrious career.
Looking for an instant big band sound – go for the EZX. Looking for all the options you need to mix, match and design the kits of your wildest dreams – go for the SDX.
DECADES SDX.
Works with:
Superior Drummer 3
Size: approx. 99 GB | Kits: 5 (plus additional instruments)
BIG BAND EZX.
Works with:
EZdrummer 2 and Superior Drummer 3
Size: 3 GB | Kits: 2
INSTRUMENT LIST
KIT 1
BALLROOM SWING KIT
(SAMPLED WITH WIRES ON AND OFF)
KICK
14×26” Slingerland Radio King 1940s
SNARE
5.5×14” Slingerland Radio King 1930s
RACK TOM 1
9×13” Slingerland Radio King 1940s
Rack TOM 2
12×14” Slingerland Radio King 1940s
FLOOR TOM 1
16×16” Slingerland Radio King 1940s
HI-HAT
14” Zildjian Avedis 1940s
(sampled with sticks and brushes)
RIDES
22” Zildjian Avedis Hollow Block Stamp 1950s
(sampled with sticks and brushes)
21” Istanbul Agop 30th – Frank Gegerle
(with sizzle-chain)
CYMBAL POSITION 1
17” Murat Diril MDB Series Crash
(sampled with sticks and brushes)
KIT 2
BROADWAY KIT
(SAMPLED WITH STICKS AND BRUSHES)
KICK
14×26” Leedy Calfskin 1930s
SNARE
6.5×14” Ludwig & Ludwig 1930s
RACK TOM 1
8×11” Ludwig & Ludwig Calfskin 1930s
RACK TOM 2
9×12” Ludwig & Ludwig Calfskin 1930s
FLOOR TOM
16×16” Ludwig & Ludwig Calfskin 1930s
CYMBAL POSITION 2
10” Zilco Splash
CYMBAL POSITION 3
18” Bosphorus Master Series Crash
(sampled with sticks and brushes)
ADDITIONAL DRUMS
KICK
14×26” Leedy Calfskin 1930s (dampened)
SNARE
5.5×14” Leedy Reliance 1950s
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
- 3 GB free disk space, 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
- A working EZdrummer 2.1.8 or Superior Drummer 3.1.4 (or above) installation.
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