SD2 packs a wallop where it counts, big dramatic drums. One thing to note is the iLok security key requirement, which makes the set a little less convenient for mobile rigs.
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In UseThe installation was glitch-free on my Mac OS 10.5 desktop. Recommended configuration includes a DVD drive, Core 2 Duo, 2.5 GHz or faster, 2 to 4GB RAM and XP SP2, Vista or Mac OS 10.4 or later. Copy protection requires an iLok security key. Play offers a stand-alone functionality and is compatible with VST, ASIO and DirectSound on Windows and VST, Audio Units and Core Audio on Mac OS. Wideness can be minimized for precise sound placement and the 64-bit architecture is compatible with 32-bit operating systems. The Play interface includes convolution reverb, delay and disk streaming management. SD2 uses the proprietary 64-bit Play engine rather than third party plug-in players. SD2 has the ‘Earthquake Ensemble’, which is eleven musicians hitting huge, large and sometimes smaller drums in unison in EASTWEST studio 1.” This was six musicians hitting large drums in unison in a warehouse. Producer, Nick Phoenix explains, “SD1 had a cool patch called ‘Thunder Ensemble’.
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SD2 expands on the ensemble samples that were the hallmark of SD1.
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There are rhythmically "glitched" drones, ambient low sounds, “Godzilla Hits,” “psychotic” effects, swooshes, stutters, clicks, clangs and “Rumpfs,” oh my. There are ethnic drums, such as custom congas and bongos, Indonesian bongos, Malaysian djembe, Nepalese two-headed drum, Dholak, timbales, udu. Included are toms, cymbals, kits, ethnic metals, small gongs, waterphone, spring drums, brake drums, a metal bridge and whale drum. Quantum Leap reports that SD2 was recorded using vintage Neumann mics and Meitner A/D converters. The drums were recorded at the new EASTWEST Studio 1 (formally United-Western).
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FeaturesOver 12GB of new samples, with the exception of the Metallica “Black” drum kit from Ministry of Rock.