Death Metal MiDi WiN MAC

P2P | 31.12.2019 | 7.35 MB

NOTHING LESS THAN DEATH.

Death metal drumming in its most raw and stark form.

With extreme finesse and razor-sharp execution, drummer Dave McGraw steamrolls his way through this collection of MIDI like a battering ram. Handling drumming duties in the death metal band Cattle Decapitation, he’s obliged to master anything from the heaviest and most basic of backbeats to the utmost in technical prowess – something that goes to show in this pack. Expect the entire range, from bombastic and ultra-heavy to savage tempos, hammering bass drums and blistering fills. This is death metal drumming in its most raw and stark form, executed by a drummer at the vanguard of the international scene. Works with EZdrummer, EZdrummer 2, Superior Drummer 2 and Superior Drummer 3 (optimized for 1 kick, 1 snare, 3 rack toms, 1 floor tom, 4 crash cymbals, 1 ride cymbal).

Electronic Edge EZX WiN MAC

P2P | 14 June 2021 | 1.6 GB

In the Electronic Edge EZX, drum machines, acoustic percussion, foley and melodic instruments merge, meld and converge in a universe of never-before-heard hybrids of sound. In this zero-gravity audio cosmos, layering, texturing, pitch shifting, granular processing and circuit bending all intersect and pivot at the zenith of cutting-edge sound design to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind percussive battery for modern music production. In total, the EZX covers 30 mix-ready kit presets made up from in excess of 370 unique and individually engineered percussive components. You’ll find kicks, snares, risers, hi-hats, toms, atmospheric and FX sounds, claps, cymbals and more – all free-floating at the divides between electronic and acoustic and between modern and vintage and as far from anything conventional you can imagine.

Metal Mania EZX SOUNDBANK

P2P | 09 December 2024 | 12.89 GB

In this EZX, drummer Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth) and engineer Chris Rakestraw (Megadeth, Deftones, Parkway Drive) have teamed up to bring you the epitome of a metal expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3. It features three unique kits, a wealth of snare drums and kicks as well as over 30 cymbals – all flawlessly captured in one of the world’s most famed studios for hard rock and metal: Studio A at One On One in Los Angeles. Massive-sounding, warm and vibrant but at the same time just as tight and aggressive, this room has all the qualities to move air in a way that makes it seem custom-built particularly for hard-hitting metal drums. This goes to show on the plethora of defining records that were recorded here, some of which include the likes of Megadeth’s “Rust in Peace,” Metallica’s “…And Justice for All” and “Black Album,” Dream Theater’s “Awake” and Testament’s “The Ritual.” Each of the three drum kits included represents its own niched sound. One covers Dirk’s current touring setup, one is from his tenure in the band Soilwork and one was handpicked to offer a completely contrasting tone and vibe. All in all, you’ll have a balanced but eclectic palette of kits encompassing anything from the loud, aggressive and punchy to the big, low and warm.

Underground EZX SOUNDBANK

P2P | 08 December 2024 | 2.43 GB

Capturing the raw essence of how drums sound when recorded using a minimal vintage-meets-modern setup in a cramped basement studio, this expansion for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 presents arguably the most unpolished, gritty and tangible kits you’ll ever hear. Inspired by punk, hardcore, metal, indie, psychedelic rock, kraut and all peripheral offshoots of the underground scenes of the early ’90s until today, this is an eclectic collection of drums that sounds as far from the beaten path you possibly can imagine. If you’re looking for an EZX that is loud, decadent, angry and all-around fuming of unpretentious, nonchalant in-your-face energy, this one’s for you. The Underground EZX was recorded by Refused drummer David Sandström and engineer/producer/mixer Martin “Konie” Ehrencrona at the famed Studio Cobra – a small, low-ceiling basement studio in the heart of Stockholm, Sweden. From this dungeon-like place – brimming with tape machines, old tube gear and vintage instruments – Konie has been churning out productions bursting with his signature stripe of analog character for the likes of Refused and Tribulation, to name a few. With a collection of David’s own drums, the studio’s and those of bands and friends on the Stockholm scene, they made sure this EZX had four distinctly unique kits, each bringing its niched sound and vibe to the project. Expect a broad palette of scarred, road worn and tried-and-true kits all put through the paces on anything from big festival stages and underground club stages to a wealth of albums of all styles.

Techno Textures MiDi

Team ARCADiA | 11 September 2025 | 1.90 MB

THE BEAT BOUTIQUE.

Drum grooves and fills inspired by techno, house and more. The repeating beat of a techno drum groove is like a hypnotic pendulum that propels a song from start to finish. When it interlocks with the throbbing bass and feeds off of all the riveting layers of textured melodies, harmonies and synths, it’s nothing short of magic. In this MIDI pack, we dive into a broad definition of techno to deliver a library of unwavering groove foundations ranging from the basic to the elaborate. Expect a collection of timeless rhythmic foundations, big breaks and trance-like grooves designed to stand their ground in productions riddled with any melodic, percussive or arpeggiated synths, basses or effects you throw at them. Even better, with the tools in EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3, you’ll be able to easily swap, mix and match the individual instrument layers of these grooves to create all-new hybrids. If you close your eyes and can envision your next track being blasted through the speakers of a neon-dazed club at 3:00 AM, this MIDI pack is for you. Here’s your very own virtual beat boutique.

UK Dance Drums MiDi

Team ARCADiA | 11 September 2025 | 2.28 MB

FROM GARAGE TO JUNGLE.

Drum MIDI inspired by UK dance music. For decades, the UK has been at the very forefront of producing new and innovative acts, playing a defining role in shaping the sound of electronic dance music as we know it. In this MIDI pack, we throw ourselves headfirst into its vast magnetic forcefield of monotonously trance-like, syncopated and offbeat grooves. Expect a collection of raw beat material that touches on all the signifying traits of anything from drum & bass, dubstep, jungle, garage and grime. This MIDI pack was created primarily for use with our more electronic-centric EZX and SDX expansions and, as such, may render some off-kilter instrument choices and note stacking if played back with a regular set. However, as always with MIDI, you’re in the driver’s seat – slice, dice, mix, match, move and rearrange to come up with your very own renditions. Comprising 40 “songs” and more than 350 individually created parts in tempos ranging all the way from 90 up to 185 BPM, you’ll have no shortage of options. Prepare for an eclectic collection of grooves and breaks that covers anything from the slow, pulsating and bass drum-throbbing to the energetic, bouncy and all-in wild.

Modern Retro v1.0.1 EZX

P2P | 11 May 2025 | 6.31GB

This EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 features a collection of unique kits from the mid-1900s era, each handpicked to create the best mix of earthy, organic, resonant and vivid sounds for anything from acoustic pop to edgy soul, R&B and any tight-sounding pocket-style beats. It was recorded by engineer/producer/mixer Christoffer Berg (Depeche Mode, The Knife, Fever Ray) and drummer Christopher Cantillo (Carly Rae Jepsen, Mayer Hawthorne, Dina Ögon) at the famed Svenska Grammofonstudion (SGS) in Gothenburg, Sweden. With its main live room boasting an impressive 10-meter ceiling height but still with a very contained ambience, it was the perfect choice for an EZX that set out to capture drums tight enough for any contemporary beats but still projecting enough air in the room to retain that natural timeless vintage timbre of the drums. The kits were recorded using the obligatory close mics as well as two different mid/side configurations – one featuring all-ribbon mics and one where only tube mics were used. To enhance the vintage flair and period-correct vibes of the kits themselves even more, prominently calf- and cowskin heads were used, giving you that uniquely thick, lush, warm, yet-ringy, old-school sound unlike that of any modern-day alternatives.

Salsa Grooves MiDi

Team ARCADiA | 09 September 2025 | 2.29 MB

THE SALSA SAVER.

Drum MIDI inspired by the wealth of grooves associated with salsa. If there is a style of music where rhythm plays just as much of a leading role as melody, it’s in salsa. Under its vast umbrella, you’ll find an entire ecosystem of grooves, patterns and dynamics. You’ve got flavors like the son, mambo, rumba yambu, comparsa, timba, guaracha, bembe and cha-cha-cha – all with their own and unique push, pull and pulse. In this MIDI pack, Venezuelan native and Grammy Award-nominated drummer Pablo Bencid takes you on an unforgettable ride through a veritable universe of salsa-related rhythms. Expect a collection of grooves that covers the entire spectrum from the utmost in finesse and subtlety to the absolutely wild and untamed – all expertly performed by a world-class artist with years’ worth of experience behind the kit. Looking to spice up your songwriting game with a new kind of beat that bursts with color, feel, energy and passion? Here’s a slew of brand new old-school grooves!

Laid-Back Grooves MiDi

Team ARCADiA | 09 September 2025 | 2.01 MB

FOR EASY BEATS.

Laid-back pocket-style grooves and fills, ideal for soul, hip-hop, R&B, pop and more! In this MIDI pack, drummer Skye Polson of two-time JUNO Award-winning Canadian group Digging Roots brings you a collection of grooves where sway, swagger and an ever-so-slightly behind-the-grid feel are front and center. Whether you’re working on a hip-hop beat, a lush R&B track, a mellow singer-songwriter tune or an ultra-modern acoustic-meets-electronic neo-soul song, this pack has all the chill, rootsy and laid-back vibes you’re looking for. In total, ten “songs” and more than 400 individually played grooves/fills are included. Each song is categorized in different folders for common song structure parts so you easily can patch together full-fledged tracks in no time. If you’re looking to add a MIDI pack to your EZdrummer or Superior Drummer where each hit in every groove plays a role and where feel and vibe are the common denominators, this one’s for you. Expect no frills – just full-stop, laid-back chops for any easy beats you can imagine.