
SD3's sounds are huge, detailed, and exceptionally captured. It's hard to think of anything to say that hasn't already been said. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but at some point I decided to go whole hog and step up to what everyone seems to agree is the Big Daddy of drum software, Superior Drummer 3. I've used a few of the most noteworthy drum VSTis out there, including Modern Drummer from NI, Addictive Drums 1 and 2, and Steven Slate Drums 5 and 5.5. Expandable with Toontrack SDX / EZX expansion.Professionally drummed MIDI library with 1640 grooves and fills.Integrated tracker enables extensive audio-to-MIDI conversion based on "instrument recognition AI".Scalable mixer with 35 effects such as filter, equalizer, compressor, gate, transient processing and detailed adjustable bleed between the channels.Tap2Find function with comfortable search.Integrated groove sequencer with grid editor.Tunable drums and cymbals with natural attack, reverse playback and pitch envelope.Additionally about 350 electronic drums as well as percussions.6 drum kits by Ayotte, Gretsch, Pearl, Premier, Ludwig and Yamaha as well as additional Snares, Kicks and Cymbals.Over 230 GB of natural drum samples without effects.Recorded in 11.1 surround by George Massenburg in Galaxy Studios.Based on meticulously recorded samples of high quality drums.This is the definitive tool for percussive sound design.Virtual Drum Production Studio (Download) It bridges the gap between acoustic and electronic and lets you venture off into completely new sonic landscapes. Combining the creative power of the sounds, the ambiences and the extensive set of features, Superior Drummer 3 is more than just a drum sampler – it’s a bottomless well of creativity. The idea with Superior Drummer 3 is to let you step into a virtual studio with the best possible raw material and mix options at your disposal to create drum sounds in an environment where only your imagination sets the limits. ► A CREATIVE PLAYGROUND WHERE NO RULES APPLY New and improved scalable interface with detachable windowsĮdit Play Style, Tap2Find, Song Creator and Song Track features as well as improved workflow and search functionalityĭAW automation for built-in macro controls 350 vintage and classic drum machine sounds Playback in stereo or up to 11 channel surround systemsĪpprox. Recorded with an additional eleven separate room microphones set up in a surround configuration for a complete immersive experience In excess of 230 GB of raw, unprocessed sounds in 44.1 kHz/24 bit Welcome to the future of drum production. With Superior Drummer 3, you are in total control. Building on the legacy of its predecessor, Superior Drummer 3 was redesigned from the ground up to introduce a completely new and improved workflow, countless added features and an unequalled amount of raw sound material.
