Sonic Reality's Signature Kit series takes fast-loading stereo kits to the next level by providing multi-channel output mixing of each stereo kit piece, a convolution impulse library of famous studio rooms and more. Focusing on "kits only," this collection is ideal for any e-drummers, keyboardists, producers or drum programers who like to work with MIDI-played kits as opposed to audio loops. Volume 2 is included with Volume 1 for over 50 kits and over 17 gigabytes of drums.
Easy to Use, Intuitive and Flexible Graphic User Interface!
Whether you play from the keyboard, V-Drums™ or any electronic drum kit, Drum Masters 2 has some of the most advanced features for round robin randomization of hits, performance articulations like ghost notes, snare rolls, and hits from center to edge to rim. With new “ MIDI learn”, custom kits can be tailored for any drum pad set up. It includes GM, iMap and a new Performance mode for expressive MIDI grooves and universal compatibility all in one package. Top that off with ready to go mixes, built-in effects and infinite expandability, Drum Masters 2 is the ultimate virtual drum solution!
Example Drum Masters "Multi" Drum Kit Screen Shot
Mapping Modes: iMap, GM, V-Drum, Custom
iMap
iMap is a proprietary MIDI note mapping/drum kit layout scheme developed by Sonic Reality that facilitates improved live performance of drum kits via MIDI keyboard. iMap places drums in their most flexible and intuitive position, allowing each of the fingers on both hands independent and coordinated control over the sampled kit. With little practice, it is possible to lay down complete drum grooves in a single take that have incredible feel and groove. I-Map has left and right stick positions per drum as well as a variety of positions from center to edge to rim. It includes additional performance articulations you don’t often get from other drum products such as left and right keys for snare rolls, separate ghost notes, hat foot open, chokes, crashing rides and more.
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GM (General MIDI)
GM is the classic mapping format for standard MIDI files. Sonic Reality’s IMAP/GM remapping button works by putting selected IMAP notes remapped to GM notes instead. You can change an entire multi kit from IMAP to GM with one simple key switch. This offers the best of cutting edge expression without sacrificing universal compatibility with GM MIDI loops.
V-Drum
All Drum Masters 2 kits have been mapped for Roland's TD-20 V-Drum brain. V-Drum mapping features include a snare drum rimshot/sidestick switch and intricate hi-hat articulation controls. Round robin randomization and detailed articulation sampling introduce a realistic approach to e-drumming!
Custom
Assign any articulation of any instrument to any MIDI note! By either using the MIDI Learn function or an interface knob, this mapping panel allows for ultimate flexibility for use with any electronic drum kit, multi-pad controller or any other MIDI device.
About Sonic Reality's Infinite Player
Infinite Player is a licensing mechanism that authorizes Sonic Reality sounds to be played in Native Instrumens Kontakt and the free Kontakt Player. Kontakt is the industry's leading sampler and, combined with Sonic Reality's immaculate sampling and thorough scripting, allows for ultimate flexibility.
By registering the Infinite Player, any of Sonic Reality's sounds for Kontakt can be easily installed and expanded. The Infinite Player library will appear in your Kontakt library in the same manner that the Kontakt Library, Akoustik Piano, or Elektrik Piano would. After the one-time installation of the Infinite Library, all newly installed Sonic Reality sound sets for Kontakt will automatically appear!
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Kits:
• Jerry Marotta Yamaha STm Kit
• Jerry Marotta Yamaha STm Brush Kit
• Ed Greene STm Kit 1
• Ed Greene STm Kit 2
• Bill Bruford STm Kit
• Steve Gadd STm Kit
• Danny Gottlieb STm Kit
• NDV Mapx STm Stick Kit
• NDV Grtsch STm Kit
• NDV Premr STm Dry Kit
• NDV Premr STm Ambient Kit
• NDV Premr STm Roto Toms Kit
• NDV Premr STm Timbales Kit
• Chicago Blues Grtsch STm Kit
• Bonhm Hands STm Kit
• Bonhm STm Kit
• British Rock STm Kit
• Classic Rock STm Kit
• Ldwig Jazz STm Kit
• Big Band Jazz STm Kit
• NDV Mapx Blastx STm Kit
• John Blackwell TamStick STm Kit
• John Blackwell TamBrush STm Kit
• John Blackwell YamStick STm Kit
• JB Session Sonr STm Kit
• RingBeats STm Kit
• Retro Soul STm Kit
Extra Snares:
• Mower Tma Snare
• Mower RGS Snare
• Mower RGC Snare
• Mower Ldwig Snare
• Mower Ayte Snare
• Yamaha™ Signature Gadd Snare
• Pearl™ Sensitone Snare
• Danger Ogletree Snare
• Ldwig Supraphonic Snare
• Brady Deep Snare
• Yamaha™ Signature Weckl Snare
• Pearl™ Signature Dennis Chambers Snare
• Tama® Signature Copeland Snare
Also includes 15 bonus hybrid kits.
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Specs:
Download Size: Over 19 gigabytes
Number of Kits: 27 + 15 Hybrid Kits and 13 Extra Snares
Minimum System Requirements
PC: Windows XP Pentium 3 / Athlon XP 2GHz - XP & Vista Compatible, 2 GB RAM, DVD Drive, *An activated Sonic Reality Infinite Player + Kontakt Player or Full version 3.5 of higher is required to play these sounds.
MAC: Mac OS 10.2.6, G5 1.2 GHz - Universal Binary Intel Mac Compatible , 2 GB RAM, DVD Drive, *An activated Sonic Reality Infinite Player + Kontakt Player or Full version 3.5 of higher is required to play these sounds. [Note: Kontakt Player 4 may also be used but is not compatible with PPC Mac]
Compatibility
Works as a plug-in for all major platforms such as ProTools®, Cubase®, Logic®, Digital Performer®, Sonar®, FL Studio®, Live® and more. Can also be read by Kontakt 3.5 and higher.
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