Hybrid Metalcore Drums SD3
Team ARCADiA | 19 September 2025 | 1.67 MB
Get it exclusively as part of the Superior Drummer 3 Preset Bundle for The Progressive Foundry SDX Vol.1.
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Get it exclusively as part of the Superior Drummer 3 Preset Bundle for The Progressive Foundry SDX Vol.1.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dramatic dynamics, intricate subdivisions, complex rhythmic syncopation, subtle phrasing, nuance, finesse and effortless cadence – in the world of fusion drumming, it’s all of the above, all of the time. Needless to say, this is a genre that demands its drummer. In this pack, Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Keith Emerson, Richie Kotzen) explores this wildly faceted style by channeling inspiration from his own decades-long career on the jazz and fusion scene as well as from some of the iconic drummers who’ve made indelible imprints in the history of the genre. Expect a collection of syncopated, ghost note-ridden and off-beat-heavy grooves and fills that touch on the entire dynamic range from the subtlety of jazz to the bombastic output of rock. If you’re looking for grooves and fills executed with the remarkable finesse, sophistication and cadence only a great drummer can muster, this is your new fusion go-to.
In fusion, where jazz, rock and funk seamlessly blend with an eclectic mix of other styles, the drums are, and have always been, the definitive heartbeat. This EZX for EZdrummer 3 and Superior Drummer 3 aims to unravel some of the defining mile markers in the genre’s history and provide you with the ultimate collection of tailored drums. If you’re looking for big, resonant kits that can handle the entire dynamic range from the subtle to the explosive and offer tones covering the bright, crisp, earthy and warm, this EZX is for you. The Fusion EZX was recorded by engineer Stefano Civetta (Nile Rodgers, Ed Sheeran, Earth, Wind and Fire) and drummer Pete Riley (Guthrie Govan, Keith Emerson, Richie Kotzen) at School Farm, a brand new state-of-the-art studio in Essex, England. With its SSL Duality console, stellar mic locker, 24 channels of Neve preamps and, most importantly, spacious but not overpoweringly reverberant live room, it was the perfect choice for capturing the vibrant energy of the drums in this EZX. In total, four unique kits are included, each handpicked, tuned and curated to offer its own niched tone and flair to the project. To add, one of the kits was recorded with two different drum head setups, essentially giving you a total of five completely different flavors of tone. Further, with the kits boasting seven toms each, extras such as side snares, octobans, cowbells, a gong bass drum, several extra kit pieces and a breadth of cymbals ranging from 6-inch splashes to 23-inch rides, stacks and chinas, this is an EZX that covers an enormous width.