The Modern Metal EZX was recorded by engineer/mixer/producer Will Putney at his own Graphic Nature Audio studios in New Jersey. Featuring five carefully captured kits, each handpicked for their unique tonal qualities, paired with Will Putney’s raw but still sonically immaculate production style, this EZX paints a unique document of hard-hitting, aggressive-sounding drums with a tangible edge, nerve and energy.
In addition to the kits and the large assortment of cymbals, extra kicks and snares, the Modern Metal EZX also includes a comprehensive library of presets as well as a selection of MIDI grooves and fills designed for anything from heavy rock to death metal, hardcore and progressive metal.
Ultimately, the Modern Metal EZX presents the embodiment of modern metal drums at their finest – fit for anything from hardcore to metal and any subgenre descriptor that may be wedged in between.
FEATURE SPOTLIGHT
- Recorded and produced by Will Putney at his Graphic Nature Audio studios in New Jersey
- Sampled by Billy Rymer (Dillinger Escape Plan)
- Includes five individual kits
- Several extra kicks and snares as well as a wide range of cymbals
- Kits and tones designed for every facet of modern metal
- Features custom presets engineered by Will Putney
- Includes a collection of MIDI for anything from heavy rock to brutal death metal
THE DRUMS.
From big and beefy to short and snappy – the Modern Metal EZX covers
the entire scope of metal drum tones.
THE BIG AND BEEFY KIT.
“This particular kit was one I had sought out for a LONG time. I really love the depth of the drums on this one, especially the deep toms. It’s a studio staple that has been used on countless of my favourite records and one of my favourite workhorse kits. Really shines for hard rock and groove-based hardcore and metal.” Will Putney
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Recording Custom 9000
Year: 1990s
Shell construction: Birch w/ Yess mounts
Shell finish: Reversed Starburst
Tool(s) recorded: Drumsticks
KICK
Size: 16×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARE
Brand: TAMA
Model: Bell Brass
Year: 2016
Shell construction: Cast Brass
Shell finish: Brass
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 77 Coated Clear Dot
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
RACK TOM 1
Size:9×10″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated w/ Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
RACK TOM 2
Size: 10×12″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated w/ Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 1
Size: 12×14″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated w/ Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 2
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated w/ Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
THE DENSE AND DEEP KIT.
“This kit really surprised me, the thickness and smooth low-end projection is quite impressive. The longer depth of the kick drum gives it a presence unlike the other drums I own. t was initially the underdog at the studio, but in the past few years this one’s won a LOT of shootouts.” Will Putney
Brand: Drumcraft
Model: Series 8
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Electric Black
Tool(s) recorded: Drumsticks
KICK
Size: 20×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARE
Brand: Drumcraft
Model: Series 8
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Natural Maple
Size: 6×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 77 Coated Clear Dot w/ Snareweight brass damper and Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
RACK TOM 1
Size: 9×12″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 1
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
THE PUNCHY AND BALANCED KIT.
“This is an interesting take on studio standard using metal instead of go-to tone woods. Steel makes for unique overtones, and this kit’s definitely helped me create some surprisingly fat yet punchy drums, almost as if some space has been created with different resonance points to let the attack shine. It sits really well in a mix, and with the right drummer behind this thing, it’s incredibly even-sounding.” Will Putney
Brand: TAMA
Model: Sound Lab Project
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Steel
Shell finish: Matte Black
Tool(s) recorded: Drumsticks
KICK
Size: 16×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARE
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Acrolite
Year: 1970’s
Shell construction: Ludalloy
Shell finish: Brushed Aluminium
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound X Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
RACK TOM 1
Size: 9×13″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 1
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
THE SHORT AND SNAPPY KIT.
“This is a go-to for the faster metal drummers. I really like this one for dryer and more in-your-face style productions, when the drums need to come and go as fast as possible while maintaining a dense character. The classic maple vibe works on other levels too, so don’t be afraid to rebalance the ambience for another extremely useable rock style production.” Will Putney
Brand: DW
Model: Collector’s
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Satin Sunburst
Tool(s) recorded: Drumsticks
KICK
Size: 18×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARE
Brand: TAMA
Model: Bell Brass
Year: 2016
Shell construction: Cast Brass
Shell finish: Brass
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 77 Coated Clear Dot
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
RACK TOM 1
Size: 8×10″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
RACK TOM 2
Size: 9×12″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 1
Size: 12×14″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 2
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
THE WARM AND WOODEN KIT.
“This line of drums is probably one of the most recorded kits at the studio. A lot of drummers I’ve worked with choose this kit for their own setup, and rightfully so. It has great organic warmth and decay with a modern attack and punch, really the best of both worlds and a parallel to my favourite production style.”
Will Putney
Brand: TAMA
Model: Starclassic Performer
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Birch / Bubinga
Shell finish: White Oyster Lacquer
Tool(s) recorded: Drumsticks
KICK
Size: 16×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARE
Brand: DW
Model: Performance Steel
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Chrome over Steel
Shell finish: Chrome
Size: 8×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 77 Coated Clear Dot
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
RACK TOM 1
Size: 9×12″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 1
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
FLOOR TOM 2
Shell finish: Molten Satin Brown Burst
Size: 16×18″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
CYMBALS.
HI-HATS
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom
Size: 14″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A New Beat
Size: 15″
RIDES
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Mega Bell Ride
Size: 21″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Medium Ride
Size: 22″
CRASHES
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Medium Crash
Size: 19″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Medium Crash
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Sweet Crash
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Custom Dark Crash
Size: 16″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Crash
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Sweet Crash
Size: 20″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Sweet Crash
Size: 19″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Cluster Crash
Size: 20″
CRASH RIDES
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Crash Ride Brilliant
Size: 21″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Crash Ride
Size: 21″
CHINAS
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Oriental China Trash
Size: 12″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom China
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Oriental China Trash
Size: 18″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K China
Size: 19″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Oriental Classic China
Size: 20″
SPLASHES
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Splash
Size: 10″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Oriental Trash Splash
Size: 8″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Custom Splash
Size: 8″
Brand: Zildjian
Model: Oriental Trash Splash
Size: 11″
SPOCK
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Custom Dark Crash / Oriental China Trash
EXTRA INSTRUMENTS
KICKS
Brand: Pearl
Model: Session Custom
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Tobacco Sunburst
Size: 18×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
Brand: TAMA
Model: Starclassic Performer EFX
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Birch
Shell finish: Red Sparkle Fade
Size: 16×24″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 4 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
Brand: Mapex
Model: Saturn V MH Exotic Wood
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Deep Water Maple Burl
Size: 18×20″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Ebony
Beater: Wood
SNARES
Brand: DW
Model: Collector’s
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Satin Sunburst
Size: 5.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Emperor X Coated w/ Snareweight brass damper and Moongel
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Pearl
Model: Vinnie Paul Signature
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: 6-Ply Maple
Shell finish: Snakeskin Wrap
Size: 8×14″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 77 Coated Clear Dot
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: DW
Model: Collector’s Exotic
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Maple
Shell finish: Twisted Paldao
Size: 7.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound X Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Orange County
Model: Stainless Steel
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Stainless Steel w/maple re-rings
Shell finish: Brushed Steel
Size: 6×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound X Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Black Beauty 1928
Year: 1928
Shell construction: Seamless Brass
Shell finish: Nickel over Brass
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear Snare Side
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Black Beauty
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Seamless Brass
Shell finish: Nickel over Brass
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound X Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
Brand: Mapex
Model: Warbird Chris Adler Signature
Year: 2010s
Shell construction: Maple/Walnut
Shell finish: Natural
Size: 5.5×12″
Batter head: Remo Controlled Sound Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy Snare Side
TOMS
Brand: TAMA
Model: Starclassic Performer EFX
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Birch
Shell finish: Red Sparkle Fade
Size: 10×12″
Batter head: Remo Emperor Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Brand: TAMA
Model: Starclassic Performer EFX
Year: 2000s
Shell construction: Birch
Shell finish: Black Sparkle
Size: 8×8″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Clear
Brand: Yamaha
Model: Recording Custom 9000
Year: 1990s
Shell construction: Birch
Shell finish: Reversed Starburst
Size: 11×13″
Batter head: Remo
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
- 3.7 GB free disk space, 4 GB RAM.
- A working EZdrummer 2.1.8 or Superior Drummer 3.2.0 (or above) installation.
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