Decades SDX

Decades SDX is a sound library expansion for Superior Drummer 3 recorded at legendary Capitol Studios by one of the most prolific audio craftsmen of our time: Al Schmitt. Also available as of today is the Big Band EZX, an all-new expansion for EZdrummer 2 featuring two of the kits from the Decades SDX but tailored for a mix-ready big band-inspired sound.

About Al Schmitt
With a career that took its start in the mid-'50s and with 727 recordings, 160 gold/platinum albums, 23 Grammy Awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to his name, Al Schmitt is undoubtedly one of the most awarded and prolific audio craftsmen of our time. His hands and ears have literally shaped our collective music history. From now immortal icons like Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra and Sam Cooke to Madonna, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Barbara Streisand and Paul McCartney – Al has worked with them all.

The Decades SDX was recorded at Capitol Studios and comes with five drum kits, all handpicked to represent a specific sound or era in Al's career. Expect a palette of immaculate drum sounds encapsulating not only a lifetime of experience working at the apex of the industry, but just as much a personal and reflective collection of kits that in a way represents his entire body of work. From jazz and big band to rock, fusion, pop, funk and AOR – the Decades SDX covers all the styles that can be traced back to Al's illustrious lifetime achievement.

Feature Spotlight:

• Produced by 23-time Grammy Award-winning engineer/mixer Al Schmitt.
• Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
• Five (5) kits.
• 12 snares, nine (9) kicks as well as a broad collection of hi-hats and cymbals.
• Includes several iconic original instruments, like the original snare drum used by Jeff Porcaro on Toto's "Rosanna" as well as Steve Ferrone's personal drum kit.
• Brushes and/or mallets available on select kits/instruments.
• Drums from the 1920s through the late 1990s.
• Recorded with an additional seven room microphones for playback in stereo up to 9.1 systems.

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