Toontrack Drumopolis SDX [SDX Sound Expansion]

• Product: Drumopolis SDX
• Publisher: Toontrack
• Format: SDX Sound Expansion
• Requirements: Superior Drummer 3.4.1 or later
• Source: toontrack.com/product/drumopolis-sdx

Toontrack Drumopolis SDX is a premium drum expansion for Superior Drummer 3 produced with Tony Visconti, featuring eight fully sampled kits with a wide range of kicks, snares, toms, cymbals, and hi-hats. It offers mix-ready presets and tailored MIDI grooves, empowering producers to create rich, dynamic drum tracks across rock and related styles.

Eight Legendary Drum Kits Produced by Tony Visconti

Toontrack Drumopolis SDX is an expansion library for Superior Drummer 3, crafted in collaboration with legendary producer/engineer Tony Visconti (known for his work with David Bowie, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy, and more). It brings eight complete, meticulously recorded drum kits — each reflecting tonal characters tied to Visconti’s storied career — into your virtual drum productions.

The kits were recorded at Metropolis Studios in London, UK with drummer Stephen Gilchrist and engineer Liam Nolan, using detailed multi-microphone setups, ambient captures, and room perspectives that offer both modern punch and classic acoustic nuance.

Rich Kit Content And Sonic Variety

Drumopolis SDX includes a total of:

• 8 complete drum kits
• 11 kick drums
• 13 snare drums
• 34 toms
• 22 cymbals
• 4 hi-hat sets

These components give you an expansive palette of tonal options suitable for a broad range of rock-oriented styles — from classic and glam to alternative, art rock, and progressive grooves.

The additional room and ambience mics captured alongside the close kits add depth, spatial realism, and mix flexibility, letting you tailor the drum sound from intimate close-up to expansive room presence.

Mix-Ready Presets And MIDI Library

Drumopolis SDX ships with 70+ mix-ready presets crafted by Visconti, Nolan, and the Toontrack design team, giving you professional starting points for different musical contexts. A comprehensive collection of tailored MIDI grooves and fills recorded specifically for these kits is also included, speeding up the creative process when building drum parts or arranging tracks.

Seamless Integration With Superior Drummer 3

As an SDX expansion, Drumopolis requires Superior Drummer 3 (version 3.0+) as a host — it cannot be used standalone or in EZdrummer. Once installed via Toontrack’s Product Manager, the library integrates into SD3’s browser, mixer, and routing environment, giving full access to SD3’s deep editing, effects, and performance features.

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Tony Visconti’s Drumopolis SDX – The Making Of

In this behind-the-scenes feature, legendary producer Tony Visconti and the Toontrack team take you inside the recording sessions for Tony Visconti’s Drumopolis SDX.

Discover how this cinematic drum expansion for Superior Drummer 3 was crafted — from studio setup and mic techniques to performance philosophy and sound design. The video also includes audio demos, production insights, and a closer look at what makes Drumopolis SDX a standout release from Toontrack.

Watch below for an exclusive inside look at the making of Drumopolis SDX.