Mix-ready drums, tailored for post-punk, dark rock and goth.
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Mix-ready drums, tailored for post-punk, dark rock and goth.
| ADD TO CARTThis EZX presents the perfect mosaic of drums for any production that calls for an extra bit of that grisly, ghastly and raw tint of dark rock, post-punk and goth. Where better to capture just that than in its very cradle, where pioneering acts like Bauhaus, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Cult and many others struck chords that moved enough air to not only start a wave but also shape an entire sub-culture in its backwash? Welcome to the Into the Dark EZX and Rockfield, the world-famous Welsh dairy farm-turned-into-studio that has played an immense role in rock as we know it.
The Into the Dark EZX was recorded by multiple award-winning producer/mixer Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Rammstein, Pixies, Royal Blood) and drummer Mat Hector (Iggy Pop, Gutterdämmerung). It comes with three full drum kits as well as a bespoke set of cymbals and extra instruments derived from the Fields of Rock SDX. With the drums, the broad collection of presets engineered by Tom Dalgety as well as the custom MIDI library by Mat Hector, expect to get immersed in a monochrome journey that encapsulates the entire dark rock greyscale – from the blaring, raw and rebellious tones of post-punk to the dark, gruesome and macabre hue of industrial-tinged new wave and goth.
Just like an image would appear one-dimensional without shadows, a proper rock song would fall flat without some true grit. Are you ready to head into the dark? Enter at your own risk.
With more than a decade at the helm of the console and an already impressive list of records under his belt, it was his production on Royal Blood’s self-titled debut that broke Tom Dalgety’s name onto the international producing scene. The album shot straight to the top of the charts in not only in Tom’s and the band’s native UK, but it also gained massive traction in the US. Shortly after release, it had accumulated platinum sales and earned Tom his 1st mainstream award, the “Breakthrough Producer of the Year” at the UK’s Music Producers Guild. From there on out, Tom has literally been racking up awards back to back. In 2016, he was nominated for “British Producer of the Year” at the BRIT Awards as well as a number 1 hit on the Billboard Rock Album chart with the “Popestar” EP by Ghost. Over the next few years, he was nominated a second time for “UK Producer of the Year” and scored a Swedish Grammis as well as two Grammy Award nominations for “Best Rock Song” and “Best Rock Album” for his work with Ghost.
Known for his organic-sounding productions, ingenious and off-kilter recording techniques as well as his deep-rooted love for the craft, Tom continues to work at the apex of the rock world producing records for the top acts of today’s scene.
Aside from being the longtime timekeeper for Iggy Pop, UK native Mat Hector and his hard-hitting and distinctly edgy groove has found its way onto the star-studded live rock/film show spectacle Gutterdämmerung, tracks by Japanese superstar Hotei and recently, UK’s indie wonder Razorlight. He’s also worked with electro pop icon Thomas Dolby, completing several US and world tours as well as many of his recent records. In addition to being an in-demand drummer for both session work and tours, Mat is also a respected educator and teacher – privately as well as at one of Europe’s most respected music colleges, The Academy of Contemporary Music in the UK.
No matter if a song calls for a pummeling rock groove or a laid-back trainbeat, Mat can adapt. In terms of drumming and artistic expression, he is the textbook definition of versatility.
Three drum kits as well as a selection of extra instruments
and cymbals.
Three drum kits as well as a selection of extra instruments
and cymbals.
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
Brand: Sonor*
Model: Sonorlite
Material: 12-ply 7mm birch (bass drum) and 9-ply 6mm birch (toms)
Finish: Natural Birch
Era: 1980s
TOOLS RECORDED
Drumsticks: Vater Keg 5B drumsticks
Kick drum beater: Low Boy felt beater
Sampled with snare wires on
KICK
Size: 17×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: Sonor with hole and KickPort
Tuning/treatment: Medium to low with KickPro pillow
SNARE
Brand: Sonor
Model: Phonic D506
Material: Seamless FerroManganese
Finish: Chrome
Era: 1980s
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Tuning/treatment: Low with four Snareweights
HIGH TOM
Size: 9×10″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonance head: Sonor Resonant
Tuning/treatment: Medium with damping ring
RACK TOM 1
Size: 10×12″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonance head: Sonor Resonant
Tuning/treatment: Medium with damping ring
RACK TOM 2
Size: 11×13″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonance head: Sonor Resonant
Tuning/treatment: Medium with damping ring
FLOOR TOM
Size: 17×16″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonance head: Sonor Resonant
Tuning/treatment: Medium with damping ring
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
TOOLS RECORDED
Drumsticks: Vater Keg 5B drumsticks
Kick drum beater: Low Boy felt and wood beaters
Sampled with snare wires on
KICK
Size: 22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Clear
Resonance head: None
Tuning/treatment: Medium low with pillow inside
SNARE
Brand: Ludwig
Model: Pioneer
Material: Brass
Finish: Chrome
Era: 1930s
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Tuning/treatment: Medium with Snareweight
HIGH TOM
Size: 8″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: None
Tuning/treatment: Medium
RACK TOM 1
Size: 10″
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: None
Tuning/treatment: Medium
RACK TOM 2
Size: 12”
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: None
Tuning/treatment: Medium
FLOOR TOM
Size: 16”
Batter head: Remo Pinstripe Clear
Resonance head: None
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
TOOLS RECORDED
Drumsticks: Vater Keg 5B drumsticks
Kick drum beater: Low Boy felt beater
Sampled with snare wires on
KICK
Size: 14×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
Resonance head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Smooth White
Tuning/treatment: Medium / Towel lightly touching batter and Resonance heads
SNARE
Brand: Ludwig
Model: 400 Supraphonic
Material: Chrome over Aluminum
Finish: Chrome
Era: 1970s
Size: 5×14″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Tuning/treatment: Medium/Low + Snareweight
RACK TOM 1
Size: 8×12″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Tuning/treatment: Medium
RACK TOM 2
Size: 9×13″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Tuning/treatment: Medium
FLOOR TOM
Size: 16×16″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonance head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Tuning/treatment: Medium
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
HI-HATS
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K/Z
Era: 1990s
Size: 14″
Brand: Istanbul
Model: 30th Anniversary
Era: 2020s
Size: 14″
RIDES
Brand: Istanbul Agop
Model: Traditional Heavy
Era: 2010s
Size: 20”
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K Constantinople
Era: 2000s
Size: 22″
CRASHES
Brand: Zildjian
Model: A Paper Thin
Era: 1990s
Size: 16″
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX Studio Crash
Era: 2000s
Size: 14″
Brand: Sabian
Model: AAX X-Plosion Crash
Era: 2000s
Size: 17″
Brand: Istanbul
Model: 30th Anniversary
Era: 2020s
Size: 18″
Brand: Istanbul
Model: 30th Anniversary
Era: 2020s
Size: 20″
CHINAS
Brand: Zildjian
Model: K
Era: 1990s
Size: 14″
Brand: Istanbul
Model: Traditional
Era: 2020s
Size: 18″
ADDITIONAL KICK DRUMS
Brand: Sonor
Model: SQ2
Material: Thin Maple
Finish: American Walnut
Era: 2010s
Size: 16×22″
Batter head: Powerstoke 3 Coated
Resonant head: Sonor Stock
Tuning/treatment: Medium with no muffling
Brand: Ludwig
Material: 3-ply Maple Re-Rings with Granitone paint
Finish: Champagne Sparkle
Era: 1970s
Size: 14×22″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
Resonant head: None
Tuning/treatment: KickPro pillow touching batter head
Brand: Ludwig
Material: 6-ply maple
Finish: Chrome
Era: 1970s
Size: 14×26″
Batter head: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
Resonant head: Ludwig Chrome w/hole
Tuning/treatment: KickPro drum pillow, towel on resonant head and felt strip on batter head
ADDITIONAL SNARE DRUMS
Brand: Sonor
Model: S-Classix
Material: Birch
Finish: Macassar Ebony
Era: 2000’s
Size: 5×12″
Batter head: Remo Renaissance Ambassador
Resonant head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Tuning/treatment: Medium with Snareweight
Brand: Pearl
Model: Super Gripper
Material: Brass
Finish: Lacquered Brass
Era: 1980s
Size: 6.5×14″
Batter head: Evans G2 Coated
Resonant head: Aquarian Classic Clear
Tuning/treatment: Medium with Snareweight
Brand: Pork Pie
Model: Maple
Material: Maple
Finish: Rosewood/Zebrawood veneer
Era: 2010s
Size: 7×13″
Batter head: Remo Ambassador Coated
Resonant head: Remo Ambassador Hazy
Tuning/treatment: Low
PERCUSSION
Cowbell
Brand: Percussion Plus
Size: 5″
*All other manufacturers’ product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Toontrack. See full notice here.
A portion of the material recorded for the Fields of Rock SDX was also configured as a separate EZX expansion, the Into the Dark EZX. In general terms, an EZX is best described as slimmed down version of an SDX, both in terms of number of instruments, available articulations, microphones and mixer channel options. An EZX is produced to provide a unique type of mix-ready sound while an SDX, in addition to its large pool of presets, features more raw and unprocessed drum tones. EZXs work with both EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 while SDXs are exclusive to Superior Drummer 3.
EZdrummer 3 or Superior Drummer 3 owner and looking for a mix-ready sound at the click of a button – go for an EZX.
Superior Drummer 3 owner looking for all the options you need to mix, match and design the kits of your wildest dreams – go for an SDX.
5 GB free disk space, 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended).
A working EZdrummer 2.2.2 (or above) or a Superior Drummer 3.2.6 (or above) installation.
