Although the origin of the term "jazz" is still debated, the leading candidate for its origin is "jasm," a word dating back to 1860 that evokes spirit, energy, and vigor. Whether this origin is true or not, these descriptive words are characteristics that characterize jazz today, as they have throughout its history. The legacy of jazz and its impact on music as we know it are monumental. Perhaps no musical style has successfully crossed cultural boundaries, survived fads and trends, or been as seminal as jazz in producing great instrumentalists. Quite simply, it is ingrained in our DNA and constitutes the common thread of our musical history.
This EZX is a tribute to jazz as a whole, and more specifically to the golden age of the big band. This genre not only produced some of the most iconic artists in history, but also immortalized the drum set, placing it at the center of the stage. The EZX Big Band offers two kits from the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, carefully selected and designed to offer an authentic glimpse of what the big band sound was and still is. Expect two fundamentally different kits, spanning the entire sonic spectrum, from round, warm, and intimate to thunderous, explosive, and fiercely energetic, just like the genre itself. Features: - Expansion pack for Toontrack EZ Drummer and Superior Drummer - Swing and Big Band era drum kits for an authentic big band sound - Recorded by Al Schmitt at Capitol Studios, Hollywood / Los Angeles - Two complete 1930s/1940s drum kits in four different configurations (Slingerland & Leedy / Ludwig & Ludwig) - Four bass drums, five snare drums, six toms, two hi-hats, and three cymbals - Played with brushes, sticks, and no snare drum - 15 mix-ready mixing presets - MIDI files included
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