Toontrack has dropped Metal Machine 2 EZX for $89, giving metal producers a fresh set of drum sounds for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3. Andy Sneap handled the recording and production work at Backstage Recording Studio, with a focus on heavy music across several styles.
Three full drum setups cover the sound of metal from the 1990s, 2010s, and 2020s. That gives users a range of tones for classic riffs, modern metal tracks, prog, and extreme stuff. Each kit draws from a different era rather than sticking to one sound.
Carcass drummer Dan Wilding was behind the drums for the sample recordings. He also played the MIDI patterns and fills that come with the pack, giving producers ready-made parts to use in their tracks.
The gear list gets quite detailed. Users get seven bass drums, 12 snare options, 15 toms, four octobans, 19 cymbals, and three hi-hat sets. Plenty of pieces to swap around when building a kit.
Mix options are a big part of the deal as well. Sneap and Toontrack's audio crew made over 25 presets, and some add extra one-shot hits on top of the recorded drums. Handy for anyone chasing a more processed drum tone.
Longtime users may recall the first Metal Machine EZX from 2011. Rather than replace that pack, this release sits beside it as a separate library.
Compatibility has a catch. EZdrummer needs version 3.1.2 or newer, while Superior Drummer users must have at least version 3.4.4 installed.
Three full drum setups cover the sound of metal from the 1990s, 2010s, and 2020s. That gives users a range of tones for classic riffs, modern metal tracks, prog, and extreme stuff. Each kit draws from a different era rather than sticking to one sound.
Carcass drummer Dan Wilding was behind the drums for the sample recordings. He also played the MIDI patterns and fills that come with the pack, giving producers ready-made parts to use in their tracks.
The gear list gets quite detailed. Users get seven bass drums, 12 snare options, 15 toms, four octobans, 19 cymbals, and three hi-hat sets. Plenty of pieces to swap around when building a kit.
Mix options are a big part of the deal as well. Sneap and Toontrack's audio crew made over 25 presets, and some add extra one-shot hits on top of the recorded drums. Handy for anyone chasing a more processed drum tone.
Longtime users may recall the first Metal Machine EZX from 2011. Rather than replace that pack, this release sits beside it as a separate library.
Compatibility has a catch. EZdrummer needs version 3.1.2 or newer, while Superior Drummer users must have at least version 3.4.4 installed.
