Toontrack drops Visconti's Drumopolis SDX

Eight drum kits channeling decades of legendary rock production just landed inside Superior Drummer 3.

Drumopolis SDX production team

• Drumopolis SDX was helmed by Grammy-winning producer Tony Visconti.
• Liam Nolan handled engineering duties at London's Metropolis Studios.
• Stephen Gilchrist performed all the drum sampling sessions.

Recording setup at Metropolis

• Two distinct Studio A spaces were captured: the main room and an iso booth.
• Lively, edgy kits reflecting Visconti's Bowie-era work filled the main room.
• Grittier tones chasing Thin Lizzy and T. Rex vibes came from the booth.
• A stereo ribbon mic grabbed natural reverb from the adjacent stone room.

What ships in the box

• Eight full kits pack 11 kicks, 13 snares, 34 toms, and 22 cymbals.
• Over 70 mix-ready presets were crafted by Visconti, Nolan, and Toontrack.
• Gilchrist contributed a tailored MIDI library of grooves and fills.
• Rock coverage spans glam, classic, alternative, art, and prog styles.

Pricing

• Drumopolis SDX runs $179 for Superior Drummer 3.