Progressive Power MiDi

FANTASTiC | 12 January 2026 | 0.5 MB

A great progressive metal drummer needs to master the art of rhythm and minute timing while juggling feel, mind-bending coordination and delicate phrasing. Someone who’s got all of that and then some is Canadian virtuoso Ryan Van Poederooyen. Known from his tenure in the Devin Townsend Project, his rock-solid beat and ability to seamlessly switch between unhinged sprees of speed, complex rhythmic mathematics and delicately expressed fusion-tinged grooves has cemented his name as one of the consummate progressive drummers of the last decade. Comprising 15 fundamentally different “songs,” this collection of grooves and fills for EZdrummer and Superior Drummer will give you a broad palette of eclectic drum parts inspired by a wide range of progressive material. Expect sturdy, wrecking ball-like metal grooves and complexly textured patterns of impelling drum work enameled with Ryan’s flawless progressive finesse. Be it for starting points for new riff ideas or building full song structures around, this is a MIDI pack that spans the full range of parts you’ll need to get started on any progressive metal endeavor you’re envisioning. If you’re looking to add something to your songwriting toolset that sums up progressive and power in one go, you’re in luck.

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.

Foundational Fusion MiDi

Team ARCADiA | 09 September 2025 | 2.24 MB

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.

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.

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!

EZX FunkMasters v1.5.4 SD3

P2P | 23 September 2017 | 460 MB

The Funkmasters EZX was recorded in Nashville’s renowned Sound Kitchen Studios and captures the legacy of two of the most innovative, inspiring and influential instrumentalists of our time. Meet the principal drummers in James Brown’s band: Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks. Fans and critics cite the collective era of these two drummers, who often played in tandem, as the pinnacle of funk music. Samples and looped audio of their original beats would go on to become the foundation of hip hop, their grooves gave birth to countless genres and the use of their breaks inspired innovation within the techniques of DJ-ing. This product doesn’t only unveil the audio legacy of these two remarkable artists, it captures their touch, feel and timing in a MIDI library with signature grooves, played by the masters themselves.

Indiependent MiDi

P2P | 04 March 2018 | 349.59 KB

Works with EZdrummer 1 & 2, Superior Drummer 2 & 3

From the Indiependent SDX comes a fearless collection of drum grooves. True creative freedom is when only your imagination limits what you can do. When you dare go where no one else has gone and have no one to answer to but your own creative self. That’s the genuine, unbridled spirit of independence. With that as a foundation and a strongly voiced anything goes-philosophy, Thomas Hedlund (Phoenix, Cult of Luna) paved his way through the conventions, challenged the traditional drum beat and came out with a fearless collection of grooves. Firmly rooted in the ever-shifting musical landscape of indie music, but balancing on borders close to any genre imaginable. Because that’s the true spirit of indie.