SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS. The Superior Drummer 3 software and the full core sound library are delivered as downloads, available directly from the Toontrack Product Manager upon registration. At an additional cost, there is also an option of getting the full sound library pre-installed on a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD). Note that this is a supplement intended for those that purchase a license and want the sound library conveniently pre-installed on a quality drive.
DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION. Due to the size of the library and to ensure that each customer freely can decide in what capacity he or she wants to utilize the source material, the product is configured in seven (7) convenient download packages. Start by installing the software and then add each package in sequence as you go. Download 1: “Software” The Superior Drummer 3 software. No sounds. Approx. download size: 230 MB.
SURROUND 11.0 ROOM BASIC SOUND LIBRARY Download 2: “Basic Sound Library” All instruments, all tools and all articulations in direct microphones as well as the OH Dyn and Amb Ribbon channels. Bleed available in Snare Bottom, OH Dyn and Amb Ribbon channels. Download 3: “Room” The rest of the room microphone channels (OH Cond, Amb Near and Amb Mid). SURROUND 5.0 Download 4: “Surround 1” Surround. Five channel microphone setup to achieve 5.0 surround. Download 5: “Surround 2” Height and width.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 2 vs. SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3. FEATURE COMPARISON SUPERIOR DRUMMER 2 SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 Core library size approx. 19 GB approx. 235 GB Drum set brands 1 7 Kit configurations 6 14 Ready for surround playback — ✔ Audio to MIDI conversion (Tracker) — ✔ Kicks 2 16 Snares 7 25 Cymbals 32 32 Electronic sounds — ✔ (approx.
Percussion sounds — ✔ Percussion MIDI grooves — ✔ Future hit MIDI grooves — ✔ Import your own samples — ✔ MIDI grid editor — ✔ Quantize MIDI grooves — ✔ Edit Play Style — ✔ Tap2Find — ✔ Song Creator — ✔ Song Track — ✔ Tempo & time signature change on Song Track — ✔ Multiple song track versions — ✔ Scalable interface — ✔ Detachable windows/tabs — ✔ Macro controls — ✔ MIDI learn — ✔ Support for keyboard shortcuts — ✔ Core MIDI library size approx.
TRACKER. A NEW BREED OF AUDIO TO MIDI CONVERSION. The Tracker introduces the arguably most efficient and accurate drum audio to MIDI conversion software on the market. Built on a highly advanced instrument recognition neural network, the Tracker detects hits with an unequalled accuracy and speed. With the seamless integration with Superior Drummer 3, replacing or augmenting drums has never been more powerful than now. FEATURE SPOTLIGHT.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 1 GRETSCH ROUND BADGE 1960s TOOLS RECORDED: CYMBALS Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 7A Pos. 2: 16” Zildjian K Constantinople Crash Mallets: Thomann PSH 0 Timpani Mallet, hard Pos. 4: 20” Zildjian Kerope Ride Brushes: Vic Firth HB Blasticks: Calato Recorded with snares on (sticks, brushes, blasticks) and off (sticks, mallets, brushes, blasticks) KICK Pos.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 2 AYOTTE CLASSIC TOOLS RECORDED: Pos. 4: 22” Zildjian K Constantinople Medium Thin Low Ride Sticks: Zildjian 7A Pos. 5: 18” Istanbul 30th Anniversary Rods: Promark Cool Rods Recorded with snares on (sticks) and off (rods) Pos.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 3 PEARL MASTERWORKS TOOLS RECORDED: Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 5A KICKS 18x16” Pearl Masterworks DRUMHEADS Kick 1 Batter side: Remo Controlled Sound Clear Resonance side: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated 20x16” Pearl Masterworks Kick 2 22x18” Pearl Masterworks Batter side: Remo Ambassador Coated 24x16” Pearl Masterworks Resonance side: Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated 26x18” Pearl Masterworks Kick 3 SNARE Batter side: Remo Controlled Sound Clear 6.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 4 YAMAHA BEECH CUSTOM TOOLS RECORDED: Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 5A KICKS 16x22” Yamaha Beech Custom 16x20” Yamaha Beech Custom SNARE 6.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 5 PREMIER GENISTA BIRCH ORIGINAL TOOLS RECORDED: CYMBALS Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 5A Pos. 1: 16” Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark Crash KICK 16x22” Premier Genista Pos. 2: 16” Zildjian A Paper Thin Crash Pos. 3: 10” Zildjian EAK Splash Pos. 4: 20” Istanbul Agop Turk Ride SNARE Pos.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 6 LUDWIG ’70s 3-PLY CLASSIC TOOLS RECORDED: CYMBALS Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 5A Pos. 1: 20” Istanbul Agop Traditional China Pos.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – KIT 7 LUDWIG ’70s 3-PLY CONCERT TOOLS RECORDED: Pos. 3: 12” Zildjian Z Custom Splash Sticks: Vic Firth American Classic Hickory 5A Pos. 4: 20” Istanbul Agop Turk Ride KICK 14x24” Ludwig Classic ’70s 3-Ply (slightly damped) SNARE 6.5x14” Ludwig Super-Sensitive mid ’70s Pos. 5: 16” Masterwork Jazz Master Crash Pos. 6: 20” Masterwork Sehhar China Alternative pos. 3: 15” A Zildjian paper thin crash (bottom)/14” Paiste Thin China Line (top) spock CONCERT TOMS Alternative pos.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – ALL SNARES 1 5x14” SLINGERLAND RADIO KING (early ’50s) 4.5X10” ODERY HARD HOOP ALUMINIUM WOOD Recorded with: Sticks/snares on Recorded with: Sticks/snares on Tool: Vic Firth 7A Tool: Vic Firth 5A Drumhead (batter side): Remo Weatherking Ambassador Coated Drumhead (batter side): Remo Weatherking Ambassador Coated 6.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – ALL SNARES 2 6.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 – CORE MIDI-LIBRARY The Superior Drummer 3 MIDI library was designed to provide a wealth of fundamental groove and fill variations for mainstream pop, rock and singer-songwriter material. It also has a few dedicated sections for metal as well as an ‘Extras’ category with count-ins, snare rolls and MIDI files specifically designed for use with bushed samples. In total, the library encompasses in excess of 1,600 individually played fills, all categorized in common song structure parts.
NORMAN GARSCHKE. THE SUPERIOR DRUMMER OF THE COMPLETE SOUND- AND MIDI-LIBRARY. You didn’t only perform the MIDI for Superior Drummer 3, you also sampled the entire core library.
COMPLETE CORE MIDI-LIBRARY OVERVIEW.
Uptempo 4/4 Straight 176 BPM 58 Forward Push 4/4 Straight 180 BPM 34 Thrash 4/4 Straight 200 BPM 40 Blast Metal 4/4 Swing 196 BPM 49 Jumpin’ Quick Extras | Intro Count-Ins 4/4 Straight 4 4/4 Swing 4 6/8 Straight 4 6/8 Swing 4 Extras | Snare Rolls 4/4 60 BPM 7 4/4 120 BPM 7 6/8 60 BPM 7 6/8 120 BPM 7 Jazz 4/4 Swing 4/4 Swing 60 BPM 2 Ballad 4/4 Swing 92 BPM 4 Slow 4/4 Swing 125 BPM 4 Midtempo 4/4 Swing 162 BPM 4 Fast 4/4 Swing 200 BPM 4 Uptempo Jazz 3/4
Extras | Cymbal Stuff 4/4 60 BPM 10 Crescendos/Diminuendos 4/4 120 BPM 10 Crescendos/Diminuendos 6/8 60 BPM 10 Crescendos/Diminuendos 6/8 120 BPM 10 Crescendos/Diminuendos 3/4 Straight Variable Tempo - Future Hit 13 One Shots 3/4 Swing Variable Tempo - Future Hit 12 One Shots 4/4 Straight Variable Tempo - Future Hit 11 One Shots 4/4 Swing Variable Tempo - Future Hit 10 One Shots 6/8 Straight Variable Tempo - Future Hit 5 One Shots 6/8 Swing Variable Tempo - Future Hit 5 One
MICROPHONE & INPUT LIST. GALAXY STUDIOS – MAIN HALL.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 INSERT FX (1) DISTORTION.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 INSERT FX (2) DYNAMICS.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 INSERT FX (3) MODULATION. Phaser Flanger Vibrato Auto-Wah Dimension T Tremolo Chorus EQ.
SUPERIOR DRUMMER 3 INSERT FX (4) REVERB. Spring Reverb Room Reverb Hall Reverb Inverse Reverb 1981 Classic Reverb Plate Reverb DELAY.