Essential Information About Steven Slate Drums - Chris Lord-Alge (CLA) Expansion Software
- Recorded at OCEAN Studios and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge using his signature processing chains for a "mix-ready" sound.
- 12 kit presets derived from world-class drum sets, featuring consistent and punchy sample layers.
- Compatible with Steven Slate Drums (SSD) and the Steven Slate TRIGGER replacer/enhancer for production or editing.
- SONY reverb layer printed on kicks and snares for the typical CLA punch and depth.
Purpose of Steven Slate Drums - Chris Lord-Alge (CLA) Expansion
Designed for rock, pop, punk, or metal producers and mixers, this sound library delivers drums with a strong character, ready to fit into dense mixes without heavy processing. Use it in SSD to program realistic grooves or in TRIGGER to replace/enhance acoustic takes while retaining Chris Lord-Alge's signature impact.
Main Features
CLA Signature Capture and Mixing
The kits were recorded at OCEAN Studios and mixed in Chris Lord-Alge's Los Angeles control room, using the same analog and digital chains as on his records. The result offers sharp transients, solid low end, and controlled cymbals.
Ready-to-Use Kits
The 12 kit presets cover aesthetics ranging from radio-friendly rock to modern hard-hitting styles. Each element is balanced to layer easily within busy arrangements, reducing sound design time.
SSD and TRIGGER Integration
Load the kits into the SSD player for MIDI composition, or use TRIGGER to align samples with your live drum tracks. The workflow remains fast, reliable, and precise whether programming or replacing.
Iconic Built-In Reverb
A layer from the famous SONY reverb is printed on kicks and snares to provide the "radio-ready" breadth and cohesion without needing additional processing.
Technical Specifications
Included Content
- 12 Drumkit Presets mix-ready
- 12 snares, 11 kicks, 5 toms
- 1 hi-hat, 4 crashes, 1 ride
- SONY reverb layer printed on kicks and snares
- Multiple articulations on snares
Features
- Recorded and mixed by Chris Lord-Alge for the classic CLA sound
- "Mix-ready" sound library with full control via SSD/TRIGGER
- Simple and fast installation through the Steven Slate manager
- Optimized for MIDI programming and acoustic take replacement/enhancement
System Requirements
- Requires Steven Slate Drums (SSD) player or Steven Slate TRIGGER installed (expansion product, not standalone)
- Mac or PC, DAW compatible with formats supported by SSD/TRIGGER
- Available disk space for sample installation
Supported Formats
- Operates via host plug-in SSD or TRIGGER in AU/VST/AAX 64-bit formats according to your digital audio workstation
Usage
- SSD Only Player: playback and programming of complete kits
- Steven Slate TRIGGER: precise replacement and enhancement of recorded drum tracks
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