- Publisher: Toontrack
- Product: State of the Art SDX
- Release: P2P
- Format: SDX Sound Expansion
- Requirements: Superior Drummer 3.3.7 or above
Imagine having a drum recording engineered by one of the most decorated and influential sound engineers in music history. The Toontrack State of the Art SDX isn’t just a sample library—it’s a masterclass in sonic excellence, meticulously crafted by Grammy Award-winning engineer Elliot Scheiner.
Why State of the Art SDX is Revolutionary
- Legendary Engineering: Created by Elliot Scheiner, with 8 Grammy Awards and 91 platinum records
- Pristine Recording Environment: Captured at the renowned Clubhouse Recording Studios in Upstate New York
- Unprecedented Sonic Diversity: Seven meticulously curated vintage-to-modern drum kits
- Comprehensive Production Tools: Includes over 80 mix-ready presets and extensive MIDI groove library
The Sonic Palette: Seven Meticulously Crafted Drum Kits
Kit Highlights
- The Craftsman Kit: Craviotto Ash – Vintage meets modern acoustic perfection
- The Firebird Kit: Yamaha PHX – Contemporary drum-making at its finest
- The Teardrop Kit: Sonor Vintage – Classic 50s-70s tones with modern stability
- Additional Kits: Spanning multiple eras and musical styles
Technical Specifications
- Total Drum Configurations: 7 complete kits
- Recording Environments:
- Live Room
- Studio Iso
- The Library
- Sampling Techniques:
- Recorded with drumsticks
- Alternate brush recordings
- Specialized microphone setups
Beyond Just Samples: A Complete Production Toolkit
Included Resources
- Presets: 80+ broadcast-ready drum mixes
- MIDI Library: Extensive grooves and fills inspired by Elliot Scheiner’s legendary career
- E-Drummer Optimization: 34 specialized presets for electronic drum setups
Technical Requirements
- Compatible With: Superior Drummer 3.3.7 or above
- Storage: 84 GB hard drive space
- RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
Why Producers and Engineers Choose State of the Art SDX
State of the Art SDX isn’t just another sample library—it’s a masterpiece of audio engineering. Each drum hit captures decades of professional experience, offering producers an unparalleled sonic foundation for any genre.
Perfect For:
- Professional music production
- Film and TV scoring
- Game audio design
- Live performance backing tracks
- Electronic and acoustic music genres
Elevate Your Sound Today
Transform your productions with drum sounds that have shaped Grammy-winning records. The State of the Art SDX represents the pinnacle of acoustic drum sampling.
Hear the Difference, Feel the Legacy
When legendary engineer Elliot Scheiner says, “I so enjoyed creating my own ideas of what I thought people would wanna hear,” you know you’re getting something extraordinary.
