authentic drum library with original New Orleans groove, recorded on location in the cradle of jazz
two separate libraries: "Traditional" with historical instruments and "Artist" with modern kits from the 1950s onwards
a total of five drum kits that reflect the development of the New Orleans sound over a century
Original drum set from the archives of the New Orleans Jazz Museum including rare "sock cymbals" - an early forerunner of the hi-hat
additional bass drums, including one directly from the stage of the legendary Preservation Hall
two rare snares, including an antique Parade snare with a characteristically dark, dry sound
hand-picked percussion collection with typical instruments such as washboard, cowbells, bottle, pandeiro and a unique "junk" hi-hat
Recorded by session drummer and groove specialist Terence Higgins, known from numerous jazz and funk productions
produced and recorded by sound engineer Misha Kachkachishvili at the renowned Esplanade Studios in New Orleans
Authentic room acoustics thanks to recordings in Louisiana's largest studio
Combination of vintage charm and modern sound aesthetics for jazz, funk, soul, R&B and roots music
Extensive selection of ready-to-mix presets for quick results in any production situation
MIDI library with grooves and fills recorded by Terence Higgins included for instant inspiration
compatible with EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 - one of these licenses is required to use the New Orleans EZX
Note: This product is supplied as a license code. No box, no data carrier or similar. Please inform yourself about compatibility with your system, registration, download etc. on the manufacturer's website BEFORE purchasing. Registered software cannot be exchanged.
Structure of the Bayou Kit
The soul of the drums: A trip to New Orleans
When it comes to the origins of groove, swing and funk, there is no way around New Orleans. This is where the drum set as we know it today was born. It was here that African, Caribbean, French and Creole rhythms merged into a pulsating musical language that gave birth to jazz and funk. With the New Orleans EZX, Toontrack brings this unmistakable spirit directly into your studio - authentically captured under the direction of Terence Higgins (Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), one of the most sought-after drummers in town.
Authentic sound from the capital of rhythm
No expense was spared for this EZX: the recordings were made in the legendary Esplanade Studios in the heart of the Tremé district. The studio is housed in a former church from the early 20th century and offers impressive acoustics with over 3,400 square feet and ceilings up to 8 meters high. To capture the characteristic sound of New Orleans, the drums were partially separated with gobos - creating a lively, yet close spatial sound that immediately inspires.
Two worlds: Tradition meets modernity
The New Orleans EZX consists of two extensive drum libraries - Traditional and Artist - and combines over a century of drum history in five unique kits.
Traditional: Historic instruments, including an original set from the archives of the New Orleans Jazz Museum, rare "sock cymbals " - an early forerunner of the Hi-Hat -, antique parade snares and even a bass drum straight from the stage of the legendary Preservation Hall. The Set is complemented by characteristic percussion such as washboard, cowbells, bottle, pandeiro and a handmade "junk" hi-hat for the typical swampy sound.
Artist: Modern kits inspired by sounds from the 1950s onwards, ideal for soul, R&B and funk - perfectly matched to current productions that still have their roots in traditional grooves.
The groove is alive: mix-ready presets & MIDI by Terence Higgins
To get you started right away, the New Orleans EZX comes with an extensive selection of mix-ready presets developed by award-winning producer Misha Kachkachishvili. In addition, an extensive MIDI library with authentic grooves and fills by Terence Higgins provides the perfect foundation - whether classic jazz, second line beats or modern funk rhythms.
Equipped for every style
From thundering, open-sounding vintage bass drums to dark, paper-like snares and unique percussion sounds: this Library is an indispensable tool for anyone who wants to produce songs with soul, history and groove. Whether jazz, soul, funk or modern roots music - with the New Orleans EZX you can bring the unmistakable sound of the southern states directly into your DAW.
The mixer and preset environment in EZDrummer3
System requirements:
Windows:
17 GB free hard disk space (plus another 17 GB required during download)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
Windows 7 or newer (64-bit)
Installed version of EZdrummer 3.1.1 or higher or Superior Drummer 3.4.1 or higher required
macOS:
17 GB of free hard disk space (plus an additional 17 GB required during download)
4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
macOS 10.10 or newer
Installed version of EZdrummer 3.1.1 or higher or Superior Drummer 3.4.1 or higher required
