Some studios are famous not only because of their body of work, but because they helped change the course of music history. Because their heritage seeps through to culture and myth. Because they play an integral part in how we define a sound or an era. Because there truly can be magic inside four studio walls.

Ask Aretha Franklin, Etta James or Otis Redding and they’ll probably tell you that, yes, there is something that special about a place in the small rural community of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A place that has soul – true Southern soul: FAME Studios.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES

• 5 complete kits (Ludwig, Gretsch, Pearl, Sakae)
• Two setups (’60s/’70s)
• Produced by Glenn Rosenstein (James Taylor, U2, Ziggy Marley), engineered by Jeff Balding (Faith Hill, Brad Paisley, Celine Dion)
• Sampling and included example MIDI performed by Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Joe Walsh)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

With the guidance of original Swampers guitarist Jimmy Johnson, period correct gear and mic placement, the Southern Soul EZX sets out to recreate the unmistakable sound of soul. Crisp, dense and saturated drums – all encapsulated in the hallmark ambience of the FAME room. It comes with five complete kits and two setups – one using all-mono miking techniques and one full stereo setup. On top of that, it features leakage mics for vocals, guitar, piano and upright bass set up in their original spots in the room, a signature FAME trait and key to adding that special band presence to the sound.

Instruments include:

’60s Setup

Kicks:

• 14×22″ Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge, Pink Oyster
• 14×22″ Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge, Pink Oyster (w/soft beater)
• 16×22″ Gretsch 1980s Square Badge

Snares:

• 5,5×14″ Supraphonic 400 Ludwig 1959 transition badge
• 5,5×14″ Ludwig 1920s Standard Nickel over Brass 10 lug
• 4×14″ Ludwig Downbeat Blue Oyster Finish
• 5,5×14″ 1930s Slingerland Radio King

Rack Tom:

• 9×13″ Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge, Pink Oyster
• 12×12″ Gretsch 1980s Square Badge

Floor Tom:

• 16×16″ Ludwig 1959 Transition Badge, Pink Oyster
• 15×15″ Gretsch 1980s Square Badge

Hi-Hats:

• 14″ Ziljdian Prototype
• 13″ Vintage Zildjian

Crash 1:

• 18″ Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash
• 18″ Vintage Zildjian China

Crash 2:

• 19″ Zildjian K Custom Dark Crash Ride
• 24″ Zildjian K Light Ride

Percussion:

• Tambourine, 2 Cowbells

’70s Setup

Kicks:

• 14×24″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 16×22″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 16×20″ Pearl Crystal Beat, Clear Acrylic
• 14×22″ Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga

Snares:

• 6,5×14″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 6,5×14″ Pearl Maple
• 6,5×14″ Sakae Mahogany
• 6,5×14″ Sakae Aluminum
• 6,5×14″ Sakae Bubinga
• 5,5×14″ Craviotto Maple, Abalone finish

Rack Tom 1:

• 9×10″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 9×10″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass (dampened)
• 9×12″ Pearl Crystal Beat, Clear Acrylic
• 8×12″ Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga

Rack Tom 2:

• 10×12″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 10×12″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass (dampened)

Rack Tom 3:

• 12×13″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 12×13″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass (dampened)

Floor Tom:

• 16×16″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass
• 16×16″ Pearl Hybrid Exotic Fiberglass (dampened)
• 14×14″ Pearl Crystal Beat, Clear Acrylic
• 15×16″ Sakae Celestial Maple Bubinga

Hi-Hats:

• 15″ Zildjian A New Beat
• 15″ Zildjian A Vintage 1950s

Crash 1:

• 19″ Zildjian A Thin Crash
• 18″ Zildjian A Vintage 1950s

Crash 2:

• 20″ Zildjian A Thin Crash
• 18″ Zildjian A Thin Crash

Rides:

• 23″ Zildjian A Sweet Ride
• 22″ Zildjian K Custom Dry Complex Ride
• 22″ Zildjian A Vintage 1950s

Please click on the link below to view the download and install guide for this product.

http://help.timespace.com/home/toontrack-install-guides