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New Orleans Drum Library featuring 5 kits, percussion, mix presets and MIDI grooves for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3.  All product info

£ 62.00
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Toontrack New Orleans EZX License Code

Drum library featuring five New Orleans kits, percussion and MIDI grooves

  • An authentic drum library featuring the original New Orleans groove, recorded on location in the cradle of jazz
  • Two separate libraries: ‘Traditional’ featuring historical instruments and ‘Artist’ featuring modern kits from the 1950s onwards
  • A total of five drum kits that trace the evolution of the New Orleans sound over a century
  • Original drum set from the archives of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, including rare ‘sock cymbals’ – an early precursor to the hi-hat
  • Additional bass drums, including one taken directly from the stage of the legendary Preservation Hall
  • Two rare snare drums, including an antique parade snare with a characteristic dark, dry sound
  • A hand-picked collection of percussion instruments, including typical items such as a washboard, cowbells, a bottle, a pandeiro and a unique ‘junk’ hi-hat
  • Recorded by session drummer and groove specialist Terence Higgins, known for his work on numerous jazz and funk productions
  • Produced and recorded by sound engineer Misha Kachkachishvili at the renowned Esplanade Studios in New Orleans
  • Authentic room acoustics thanks to recordings made in Louisiana’s largest studio
  • A combination of vintage charm and modern sound aesthetics for jazz, funk, soul, R&B and roots music
  • Extensive selection of mix-ready presets for quick results in any production situation
  • Includes a MIDI library featuring grooves and fills played by Terence Higgins for instant inspiration
  • Compatible with EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 – one of these licences is essential for using the New Orleans EZX


Please note: This product is supplied as a licence code. No box, no disc or similar. Please check the manufacturer’s website BEFORE purchasing for information on compatibility with your system, registration, download, etc. Registered software cannot be exchanged.

Toontrack New Orleans EZX Bayou Kit featuring an acoustic drum kit and microphone setup in the recording studio
Structure of the Bayou Kit

The Soul of the Drum Kit: A Journey to New Orleans

When it comes to the origins of groove, swing and funk, there’s no getting away from New Orleans. This is where the drum kit, as we know it today, was born. Here, African, Caribbean, French and Creole rhythms fused into a pulsating musical language that gave rise to jazz and funk. With the New Orleans EZX, Toontrack brings this unmistakable spirit straight into your studio – authentically captured under the guidance of Terence Higgins (Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), one of the city’s most sought-after drummers.

Toontrack New Orleans EZX Drum Library featuring a virtual New Orleans drum kit and percussion in EZdrummer 3

Authentic sound from the capital of rhythm

No expense was spared for this EZX: the recordings were made at the legendary Esplanade Studios in the heart of the Tremé district. The studio is housed in a former church dating from the early 20th century and, with over 3,400 square feet and ceilings up to 8 metres high, offers impressive acoustics. To capture the characteristic sound of New Orleans, the drums were partially isolated using gobos – creating a lively yet intimate spatial sound that is instantly inspiring.

Two worlds: tradition meets modernity

The New Orleans EZX comprises two extensive drum libraries – Traditional and Artist – and brings together over a century of drumming history in five unique kits.

  • Traditional: Historical instruments, including an original set from the archives of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, rare ‘sock cymbals’ – an early precursor to the hi-hat –, antique parade snares and even a bass drum straight from the stage of the legendary Preservation Hall. The set is complemented by characteristic percussion such as a washboard, cowbells, a bottle, a pandeiro and a handcrafted ‘junk’ hi-hat for that typical swampy sound.
  • Artist: Modern kits inspired by the sounds from the 1950s onwards, ideal for soul, R&B and funk – perfectly suited to contemporary productions that nevertheless have their roots in the traditional groove.
Toontrack New Orleans EZX featuring a virtual drum kit in the EZdrummer 3 interface, as well as MIDI grooves and mixer controls

The Groove Lives On: Mix-Ready Presets & MIDI by Terence Higgins

To help you get started straight away, the New Orleans EZX includes an extensive selection of mix-ready presets, developed by the multi-award-winning producer Misha Kachkachishvili. In addition, an extensive MIDI library featuring authentic grooves and fills by Terence Higgins provides the perfect foundation – whether it’s classic jazz, second line beats or modern funk rhythms.

Equipped for every style

From thunderous, open-sounding vintage bass drums to dark, paper-like snares and unique percussion sounds: this library is an indispensable tool for anyone looking to produce songs with soul, history and groove. Whether it’s jazz, soul, funk or modern roots music – with the New Orleans EZX, you can bring the unmistakable sound of the American South straight into your DAW.

Toontrack New Orleans EZX Mixer and Preset view in EZdrummer 3 with channel strips, effects and MIDI grooves
The Mixer and Preset view in EZdrummer 3 with channel strips, effects and MIDI grooves

System requirements:

Windows:

  • 17 GB free hard disk space (plus a further 17 GB required during the download)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
  • Windows 7 or later (64-bit)
  • An installed version of EZdrummer 3.1.1 or later, or Superior Drummer 3.4.1 or later, is required

macOS:

  • 17 GB free hard disk space (plus a further 17 GB required during the download)
  • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
  • macOS 10.10 or later
  • Requires an installed version of EZdrummer 3.1.1 or later, or Superior Drummer 3.4.1 or later
Toontrack New Orleans EZX MIDI Browser in EZdrummer 3 with groove list, filter options and song track bar
MIDI browser in EZdrummer 3 with groove list, filter options and song track bar

Features:

  • Manufacturer: Toontrack
  • Software type: Add-On/Expansion
  • Version: Full version
  • Plattform: Mac/PC
  • Supported plug-in formats: VST/AU/AAX
  • Boxed: No
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£ 62.00