{"product_id":"toontrack-sdx-state-of-the-art-408333","title":"SDX State of the Art","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat State of the Art SDX Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eState of the Art SDX is a collection of acoustic drum sounds designed to instantly elevate the quality of your productions in Superior Drummer 3. It is aimed at composers, producers, sound engineers, and beatmakers who want a credible, expressive, and \"mixable\" drum kit in all contexts: pop, rock, modern productions, music for picture, live sessions, high-end demos, or finalized mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks to multi-piece recordings and an extensive selection of drums and cymbals, you can switch from a tight, intimate drum kit to a wide, cinematic setup while maintaining sonic coherence. The goal is clear: to provide you with premium raw material, ready to integrate into a dense mix but also nuanced enough to shine in minimalist arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA \"Reference Studio\" Recording\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced and recorded by Elliot Scheiner at Clubhouse Studio (upstate New York, USA), this SDX emphasizes precision, dynamics, and depth of field. The instruments, played by Norman Garschke, were captured in multiple dedicated spaces to offer varied textures and fine control over ambiance, from close to distant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eComplete Kits, Varied Configurations\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe library offers 7 complete drum kits spread across 11 configurations, with a wide range of options to shape your sound: alternative snare drums, additional bass drums, complementary cymbals, and setups designed to cover practical production needs. Whether you're looking for a massive foundation, a more articulated kick, a drier, fatter, or more open snare, you have a true \"session drum arsenal\" directly in your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBrush Playing and Instrumentation Extensions\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor softer arrangements, jazz, organic pop, or ballads, two complete drum kits and a selection of additional cymbals are available with brush playing. Regarding playability, some configurations include additional elements useful for realism and modern orchestrations: three kits with an extra tom on the left side, and one kit with an additional snare on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eControlled Ambiance and Enhanced Stereo Imaging\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recording includes three additional ambient microphones dedicated to a wider stereo image, complementing a Decca Tree setup. The result: you can sculpt the drum space with great finesse, from a direct and percussive sound to a spacious room feel, ideal for open choruses, atmospheric intros, and \"live\"-oriented productions.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eMix-Ready Presets and MIDI Grooves\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eState of the Art SDX includes 83 presets designed to speed up your workflow: a solid starting point for mixing, character variations, and overall coherence between kit elements. Additionally, there is a wide selection of genre-typical MIDI grooves and fills, recorded individually, to quickly build a credible rhythmic foundation and then refine it manually with your own accents, ghost notes, and articulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:2;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eFull software\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloadable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:1;--wb-r:5;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSDX expansion pack\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eClubhouse Studio (upstate New York, USA)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:2;--wb-r:6;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eToontrack Superior Drummer 3\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003einstruments played by Norman Garschke\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:3;--wb-r:7;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eSuperior Drummer 2 is not supported by this SDX library\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eLive Room, Studio Iso, and The Library\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:4;--wb-r:8;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced and recorded by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eElliot Scheiner\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Toontrack","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54360908857619,"sku":"408333","price":142.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/4725b23e90022bd5b4b974c581cdf3804af0634f_TT675.jpg?v=1788775770","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/toontrack-sdx-state-of-the-art-408333","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}