- Publisher: MixWave
- Product: Avenged Sevenfold – Brooks Wackerman
- Release: ARCADiA
- Requirements: Kontakt v6.6.1 or higher
Every rock and metal producer knows the struggle. Crafting drum tracks that are powerful, articulate, and punchy enough to compete with modern records is one of the most challenging hurdles in music production. It requires a world-class drummer, a perfectly tuned kit, an acoustically pristine room, and a master engineer behind the console. Without those elements, you spend countless hours trying to force life into flat samples, leaving your creativity on hold.
What if you could bypass the struggle entirely? Imagine loading a single instrument and instantly harnessing the raw power, precision, and signature tone of one of modern metal’s most iconic drummers.
Introducing MixWave: Avenged Sevenfold – Brooks Wackerman. We’ve partnered with the powerhouse behind the multi-platinum titans to meticulously capture the exact drum sound that has driven their biggest hits. This isn’t just a collection of samples; it’s a complete, mix-ready drum arsenal, finely tuned by the pros and ready to drop directly into your session.
“I’ve never been more floored by a drum library right out of the gate… I literally started laughing. Taylor Larson has lost his mind because if he keeps this up nobody will ever have to hire him again.”
Brandon Paddock (The Used, Panic at The Disco, Avril Lavigne)
Instant Power: Mix-Ready Drums, Right Out of the Box
Your time is better spent writing, not endlessly tweaking EQs and compressors. That’s why this library was engineered to sound incredible from the moment you load it. Performed by Brooks Wackerman and mixed at the legendary MixWave Studios, these drums are packed with the punch, clarity, and aggression you need to build a professional-sounding track in minutes.
Want to sculpt the sound yourself? No problem. With one click, you can bypass the mix and access the completely raw, unprocessed samples, giving you the ultimate flexibility to shape Brooks’s kit to your exact taste.
Your Command Center for Total Control
At the heart of the instrument is a fully-featured and intuitive mixer that puts you in the engineer’s seat. Every channel has been laid out with a familiar feel, giving you complete control over your sound without a steep learning curve.
- Dial in your perfect sound with individual level, pan, and routing controls for every piece of the kit.
- Add space and depth with professionally pre-mixed reverb and FX sends, crafted to complement the kit perfectly.
- Finalize your groove using the built-in master channel effects, including a powerful compressor, surgical EQ, and rich tape and saturation models for that final layer of analog warmth and cohesion.
“MixWave drums are not only great for composing demos, but are more than capable of sounding amazing on a finished product. I’ve never really been satisfied with any virtual instrument for programming drums until now. Game changer for sure!”
Spencer Sotelo (Periphery, Nik Mystery)
The Arsenal: A Meticulously Sampled DW Collectors Kit
A great drum sound starts with a great drum kit. Brooks’s personal DW Collectors Series (Santa Monica) kit was sampled in exhaustive detail, capturing every nuance and articulation. This is the real deal—the foundation of the Avenged Sevenfold sound.
The Kit:
- Kick: 22 x 16” DW Santa Monica
- Snares:
- 14 x 6.5” DW Bell Brass
- 14 x 6.5” Black Brass
- 13 x 5.75” Beech
- 14 x 6.5” Raw Brass
- Octobans: 6 x 23.5”, 6 x 21”, 6 x 18.5”, 6 x 17.5”
- Toms: 10 x 8”, 12 x 8”, 13 x 9” Rack Toms; 16 x 16”, 18 x 16” Floor Toms
- Cymbals & FX: A vast array of 10 cymbals including 15” & 14” Hi-Hats, multiple crashes (19″, 18″, 20″ FX, 16″ Trash), two distinct rides, a 19″ China, and a 14″ Stack.
Built for the Modern Workflow
This library is designed to integrate seamlessly into your production process, no matter how you work.
- Kontakt Instrument: The library loads directly into Kontakt and is designed for the free Kontakt Player—no additional software purchase is necessary. It’s fully compatible with Native Instruments hardware for tactile control.
- Drum Replacement .TCI Files: For engineers working with live drums, we’ve included a full library of Slate Trigger files. Replace, layer, or blend these world-class samples with any live drum performance using the fully-mixed or completely raw .TCI files. It’s the ultimate tool for enhancing live recordings.
“I hear those MixWave plugins everytime one of my current, biggest mixes is played on the radio.”
Josh Wilbur (Korn, Lamb Of God, Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold)
Your New Gold Standard for Drums
Stop settling for lifeless drum sounds that hold your music back. This is more than a virtual instrument—it’s direct access to the sound, power, and feel of a drumming legend. Elevate your demos, finalize your mixes, and unlock a new level of creativity.
System Requirements:
- Runs in the free Kontakt Player or Kontakt (version 6.6.1 and above).
- Compatible with macOS 12-15 and Windows 10-11.
- Requires approximately 8 GB for the Kontakt Instrument and 2 GB for TCI files.
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