For EZdrummer and Superior Drummer, Toontrack released its new drum sample library called The Classic EZX.

The Classic EZX is a contemporary sounding drum library that combines modern recording techniques with the sound of a classic Helios recording console, which has shaped the production on albums by bands such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and many others. According to Toontrack, The Classic EZX will sit right in any mix, whether it's for a "slamming" '70s rock song or the slim and tight contemporary pop.

Along with the Helios, this drum library features instruments from three drum brands: Yamaha, Noble & Cooley, and Craviotto. The Classic EZX was recorded using two different setups -- one contemporary multi microphone and one with only four microphones. Toontrack notes that this setup is what helped shape the unique and organic production on many big albums of the '70s, a sound that is making a big-time comeback.

The Classic EZX was produced by Peter Henderson (Paul McCartney, Rush, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Tina Turner, Ringo Starr) and Chris Whitten (Edie Brickell, The Waterboys, Paul McCartney).

The collection comes with two extensive libraries played by Peter Fredlander and Chris Whitten. The Fredlander library is organized into different songs with variations of 4- to 8-bar building blocks. Each song also features a Jamtrack of the full song from start to finish. Likewise, the Whitten library offers Whitten's patented groove and revisits some of the greatest hits of his recording and touring history.

What's included in The Classic EZX?

The Kits:

• Noble & Cooley Horizon Series:
  - 8 x 10", 9 x 12", 10 x 14" and 14 x 16" Concert Toms, 16 x 24" bass drum
  - Toms fitted with Remo CS Black Dot batters, then Evans G2 Coated batters


• Yamaha 9000 Series Recording Custom:
  - 8 x 10", 9 x 12", 10 x 13" mounted toms, 16 x 16" floor tom, 16 x 22" bass drum
  - Toms fitted with Remo Coated Ambassador batters


• Craviotto Ash, Single-ply kit
  - 9 x 13" mounted tom, 16 x 16" and 16 x 18" floor toms
  - Remo Coated Ambassador batters. 14 x 22" Bass drum

Snares:

• 7 x 14" Craviotto single-ply maple snare drum
• 5 x 14" Noble & Cooley Classic, single-ply maple snare drum
• 6.5 x 14" Ludwig Supraphonic (1970s), in two separate tunings
• 6.5 x 14" Ludwig & Leedy brass snare drum (1940s)

Hi-Hats:

• 14" K Zildjian
• 15" A Zildjian Hi Hats (1970s)
• 14" Paiste Formula 602 Heavy Hihat (blue label)

Rides:

• 22" K Zildjian Custom Dark Ride
• 22" Paiste Formula 602 Heavy Ride (blue label)

Crashes:

• 18" K Zildjian Constantinople Crash
• 19" K Zildjian Dark Thin Crash
• 20" K Zildjian Crash Ride
• 20" Zildjian EAK Crash Ride
• 16" Sabian Evolution HHX Crash
• 18" Crash Sabian Evolution HHX

Splashes:

• 6" A Zildjian Splash
• 8" K Zildjian Splash
• 10" K Zildjian Splash

Toontrack's The Classic EZX is now available for $89. For more details, visit toontrack.com.