Summary

Drumology EZX is a sound expansion pack for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3, featuring four distinct drum kits representing the characteristic sounds from four decades: 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. It was recorded by session drummer Jeremy Stacey and engineer Paul Stacey at Livingston Studios in London.

Features

• Four complete drum kits handpicked from Jeremy Stacey's collection, each embodying the evolution and influence of its decade.
• Kits cover tonal styles from tight and muffled to open and thunderous, reflecting the unique sound characteristics of each era.
• Recorded using period-appropriate gear and era-specific microphone techniques for authentic vintage sound.
• Each kit includes mix-ready presets capturing key sounds of each decade for immediate use or further customization.
• The expansion also provides a basic collection of MIDI grooves played by Jeremy Stacey.
• Suitable for vintage and modern genres including pop, fusion, rock, and grunge.

Background

Jeremy Stacey is a renowned session drummer known for working with artists like Sheryl Crow and Robbie Williams and possessing an extensive collection of vintage drum kits. His brother Paul Stacey, a producer and engineer with credits including Oasis and The Black Crowes, engineered the recordings. The chosen studio and recording techniques emphasize the natural tonal properties of the drums.

Kits Included

• 1960s: Ludwig Super Classic kit with mahogany/poplar/maple shells and classic Zildjian cymbals.
• 1970s: Pearl Phenolic kit featuring several rack and floor toms, with Istanbul cymbals.
• 1980s: Yamaha Recording Custom kit in hot red finish with Paiste 2002 cymbals.
• 1990s: Tama Starclassic kit in White Pearl Diamond finish (details truncated in source).

Requirements

This expansion requires EZdrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3 as host software.