Download Toontrack Area 33 Origin SDX (MIDI)

Toontrack Area 33 Origin SDX (MIDI): The Area 33 SDX, widely considered the most comprehensive metal drum library, left the Thordendal/Bergstrand/Margarit team eager to delve even deeper. They sought to return to the origins, tracing back to the formative years when heavy metal was in its infancy. The result is the Area 33 – Origin SDX.

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Recorded in Fredrik Thordendal's personal studio 33 in Stockholm, Sweden, this SDX features five kits, each representing a crucial era in classic hard rock and heavy metal from the late 1960s to the 1980s. Beyond the conventional, two tom configurations were recorded for each kit, covering a spectrum from thunderous to tight and snappy. The recording process involved both traditional close-mic techniques and an additional set of microphones for each position – mono and stereo pairs. This allows for unprecedented flexibility in shaping drum mixes.

To capture the distinctive 33 drum room character, 11 ambience microphones, including seven in stereo, were employed. The chosen drum sets are not ordinary; they are rare and vintage treasures, adding an extra layer of uniqueness to the SDX. This project is a testament to the passion of a group of drum enthusiasts given the freedom to explore, resulting in an SDX rooted in classic rock and heavy metal but transcending genre limitations. It's a library born out of pure love for drums and the rich sound they produce.

Fredrik Thordendal and Daniel Bergstrand collaborated on the engineering and production of this project. The recording took place at 33, Fredrik Thordendal's personal studio in Stockholm, Sweden. The collection features five unique drum kits, with toms recorded in two configurations: open and damped.

The extensive drum selection includes 12 snares, 11 bass drums, 76 toms, 3 hi-hats, and 24 cymbals. The recording process utilized 11 ambience microphone positions, seven of which were in stereo, resulting in over 130 GB of sampled drums and cymbals. Renowned drummer Leo Margarit from Pain of Salvation performed the sampling, with drum tech and tuning handled by Urban Näsvall and Rickard Gustafsson.

The package also includes a variety of mix-ready presets inspired by classic hard rock, heavy metal, and other genres spanning the late 1960s to the 1980s.

Step into the studio at 33, the cutting-edge facility personally designed by Fredrik Thordendal, located on the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden. The studio boasts a main live space and two individual control rooms where Fredrik and in-house producer/engineer/mixer Daniel Bergstrand collaborate on various projects with clients worldwide.

Explore the impressive drum kits featured in the studio:

BIG KIT

• Brand: Ludwig
• Model: Classic/Concert/Timp-Tom
• Material: Three-ply maple

FIREGLASS KIT

• Brand: Pearl
• Model: Fiberglass Shell
• Material: Fiberglass

UNDERCOVER KIT

• Brand: Camco
• Model: Chanute
• Material: 6-ply maple/gumwood

VINTAGE VANTAGE KIT

• Brand: Gretsch
• Model: USA Custom
• Material: 6-ply maple/gumwood

CHAMELEON KIT

• Brand: Rogers
• Model: Big R
• Material: 5-ply maple/birch

What is Toontrack Area 33 Origin SDX?

The "Area 33 – Origin SDX" is a meticulously crafted drum library rooted in classic rock and heavy metal but transcending genre limitations. It provides producers with a wealth of sounds, performances, and options to create authentic and expressive drum tracks for their productions.

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