Toontrack released Modern Gospel Grooves, a new drum pattern collection for their EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 software. Calvin Rodgers performed all the beats and fills after working with famous artists like Aretha Franklin and Kirk Franklin. This marks his second drum pack for the company after creating the Gospel EZX sample library. Musicians can buy the digital collection for $29 to add authentic gospel rhythms to their songs. The pack focuses entirely on current gospel music styles rather than traditional approaches.
Rodgers brings decades of recording and touring experience to these drum patterns. He has played with The Isley Brothers, Marvin Sapp and many other gospel legends throughout his career. The collection captures everything from simple pocket grooves to complex fusion-style beats. Each pattern shows his precise technique and deep understanding of gospel rhythm traditions. The drummer's performance style emphasizes both power and subtlety across different musical contexts.
The pack contains more than 500 individual drum files that musicians can drag into their projects. Tempos range from 55 beats per minute up to 216 for different song needs. The patterns work in both 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures with straight, shuffle, halftime and swing feels. Toontrack organized the grooves into song sections like verses, choruses and bridges. The collection serves producers who want authentic gospel, R&B and soul drum sounds for their recordings.
Rodgers brings decades of recording and touring experience to these drum patterns. He has played with The Isley Brothers, Marvin Sapp and many other gospel legends throughout his career. The collection captures everything from simple pocket grooves to complex fusion-style beats. Each pattern shows his precise technique and deep understanding of gospel rhythm traditions. The drummer's performance style emphasizes both power and subtlety across different musical contexts.
The pack contains more than 500 individual drum files that musicians can drag into their projects. Tempos range from 55 beats per minute up to 216 for different song needs. The patterns work in both 4/4 and 6/8 time signatures with straight, shuffle, halftime and swing feels. Toontrack organized the grooves into song sections like verses, choruses and bridges. The collection serves producers who want authentic gospel, R&B and soul drum sounds for their recordings.
