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Toontrack EZX Claustrophobic

Description

The Essentials to Know About Claustrophobic EZX Software

  • Ultra-dry drums and percussion: recorded in a heavily dampened room for a clean, tight sound that is easy to place in a modern mix.
  • "Beat-driven" orientation: ideal for hip-hop, contemporary pop, dance, and R&B productions where rhythmic precision is central.
  • Ready-to-play kits + extended options: several instant kit presets and a wide selection of alternative instruments (snares, kicks, cymbals, etc.).
  • Premium mix included: complete preset library with mixes by STS9, Richard Devine, DJ AmpLive, sub-ID, and Count Bass D.

What Claustrophobic EZX Is For

Claustrophobic EZX is a drum expansion designed to build current, clean, and percussive grooves, with a "close & tight" aesthetic particularly suited to dense arrangements. Its highly controlled character helps achieve incisive kicks, precise snares, and percussion elements that cut through the rhythm without overwhelming the spectrum. Whether you're producing a minimal beat, syncopated pop, modern R&B track, or a dance foundation, this library allows you to work quickly while maintaining a sharp sonic signature.

Main Features

A dry recording for a modern mix

Recorded in a heavily dampened room, Claustrophobic EZX emphasizes attack, clarity, and resonance control. The result: a very "focused" sound that integrates easily behind an 808, above a synth bass, or in a richly layered pop production, without requiring heavy correction.

Instant kits and great assembly flexibility

The expansion offers several kit presets designed for quick starting, plus a selection of optional instruments to adjust the color: snare swaps to vary character (dry, cracking, more body), kick choices to reinforce impact, and alternative cymbals to adapt the energy of the chorus or the subtlety of a verse.

Integrated percussion to enrich the groove

Beyond drums, Claustrophobic EZX includes percussive elements perfect for "dressing" a beat: hand layers, metallic textures, accents, and shaker. These additions allow for dynamic creation (ghost notes, offbeats, short fills) and strengthen a track's rhythmic identity without multiplying external sources.

Mix presets by artists and sound designers

To speed up workflow, a complete library of mix presets is provided. Processing chains rely on high-end outboard gear to quickly achieve polished sounds: punch and presence for club styles, a more controlled image for modern pop, or more experimental textures depending on the chosen preset.

Included MIDI library for faster composition

The included MIDI library facilitates building patterns, transitions, and variations. You can start from a groove, adapt it to your tempo, quantize it more or less, then personalize it by playing with velocity, placements, and orchestration between drums and percussion.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility

  • Product type: expansion pack (EZX)
  • Required software: compatible with EZdrummer and Superior Drummer

Content and presets

  • Kit presets: several instant kit presets
  • Mix presets: complete preset library
  • Mix presets by: STS9, Richard Devine, DJ AmpLive, sub-ID, Count Bass D
  • MIDI library: included

Included instruments and options

  • Optional instruments: wide selection of snares, kicks, and cymbals available
  • Percussive elements: hand claps, foot stomps, snaps, bells, triangle, chimes, tambourine, shaker, bell

Sound positioning

  • Recording: recorded in a heavily dampened room
  • Processing: mixed via high-end outboard chains
  • Recommended styles: hip-hop, modern pop, dance, rhythm-focused R&B
Brand reference number: TT112
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