• high-quality drum library, ideal for demanding music productions
• recorded by Roy "Futureman" Wooten at the renowned Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN
• approx. 36 GB of raw, unprocessed sounds for maximum flexibility
• a total of 23 separately recorded, customizable channels in the mixer
• includes customized MIDI library for creative rhythm design
• large selection of drums and cymbals from Pearl, Gretsch, Ludwig, Zildjian and Paiste
• three complete kits with unique combinations and character
• kits with sticks and muted options for a wide range of sound textures
• perfect balance of authentic vintage sound and modern studio sound
• contains versatile rides, crashes and hi-hats for different musical genres

areas of application

• perfect for jazz, blues and indie productions that require an organic and warm sound
• ideal for film and TV soundtracks that require vintage-inspired drum sounds
• ideal for cross-genre projects such as rock, pop and even hip-hop
• suitable for producers and musicians looking for authentic and customizable drum sounds
• an excellent choice for studio and live projects where precision and character are required

System requirements

• approx. 36 GB of free hard disk space is required for the complete installation of this product, an additional 36 GB is required for the installation process.
• 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more is recommended).
• A working installation of Superior Drummer 2.3 (or higher) is required.

Note: This product is delivered as a license code. No box, no data carrier or similar. Please inform yourself about compatibility with your system, registration, download etc. on the manufacturer's website BEFORE purchasing. Registered software cannot be exchanged.

An era captured in sound: Drums that break boundaries

We could mention that we originallyset out to recordthe best jazz drum libraryof all time - and ended up creating something much bigger: Drums that not only serve a genre, but define an era. A musical era that spans from jazz and blues to hip-hop and rock.

We could point to Blackbird Studio 's impressive equipment: an arsenal of 1,400 microphones, 35 channels of Pultec EQs, 24 channels of Fairchild compression and hundreds of analog preamp channels, including Telefunken, Neve, API, RCA and Chandler. Or how this Studio is not only the first choice of the music industry's greats, but adds a documented touch of magic to every project that passes through its doors. Here, technological perfection and creative atmosphere merge into an incomparable sound universe.

Roots SDX: The past, present and future of drumming

We could mention that the extraordinary drummer and world musician Roy"Futureman" Wooten perceived each individual beat and roll not just as isolated sound events, but as part of a larger whole - as part of a musical sequence. This approach imbues each sample with an intensity and power that is second to none.

Or we could emphasize how these sounds embody the past, reflecting the present while giving you the tools to shape the sound of tomorrow - thanks to the limitless possibilities of Superior Drummer.

But we believe these drum sounds speak for themselves. They need no introduction.

Welcome to the Superior Drummer family: Roots SDX.