Eastwest Quantum Leap SD2 (Storm Drum 2) - The Next Generation

SD2 - The Next Generation is a stunning collection of exceptional acoustic percussion instruments. The exclusive selection of drums and percussions exceeds all other existing libraries out there. As a sequel to Stormdrum (which was the most successful acoustic percussion library ever released.) it sets new standards that will exceed the expectations of everyone who owns a Quantum Leap product. Combined with the brand new developed Eastwest Play sample engine, a must to have with no doubt.

SD2 - The Next Generation is a completely new and improved concept that is destined to become the new standard for years to come.

• Produced by Quantum Leap producer Nick Phoenix
• Approximately 10 gigabytes of percussion insanity!

Multi-Sampled Percussion Features

• Drawing from the secret collections of 3 percussionists, SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION features some of the most amazing multi-sampled percussion imaginable.
• All recorded with vintage Neumann microphones in the famous EASTWEST STUDIO 1 for that unmistakable Hollywood soundstage vibe and a sound far beyond any other commercial percussion library.

Alex Pfeffer shows how he used SD2 for his demo "Herophobia." Click below for a high-quality MP4 video or high-resolution Quicktime MOV file:

MP4 (16MB) | MOV (35MB)

Instruments

• Tibetan, Indian and Chinese Bells and Gongs
• Indonesian Hand Drums
• Anklung
• Udu
• Chinese Bowl Drums
• 5 ft. O Daiko
• Earthquake Ensemble
• Sound Design Percussion
• Devil Chasers
• Whale Drum
• Giant Log Drums
• and the biggest floor tom on earth, specifically built for this project by Remo

These are just a few of the gems in this collection.

SD2 - The Next Generation also features typical drums like congas and bongos, finally recorded in a way that does the instruments justice.

Loop Features: SD2 - The Next Generation does not offer loops. Instead we give you access midi performances created with Roland VDrums and Zendrum percussion controllers.

• What this means is that you can change Anything with no sound degradation.
• Want to slow it down from 120 BPM to 50 BPM? Simply change the tempo of your sequence.
• Want to change the tone to something more aggressive, or something more subtle? Simply change the dynamics and marvel as 24 velocity multi-sampled percussion creates a completely new sound.
• Want to tune, add effects or filters to specific drums? No prWant to mute specific sounds and play in your own parts using oblem.
• the same sounds? No problem.
• Sound replacement? No problem.
• Like the sound of a performance, but don’t like the rhythm? Simply use the current multi to create your own rhythms.
• MIDI Performances: Over 100 film score oriented midi performances, each with dozens of variations, intros and endings from bombastic to hypnotic.
• Software allows for millions of variations of each midi performance.

System Requirements

• 10 GB Free Hard Disc Space
• DVD Drive
• iLok Security Key (a free soundsonline.com account is required for retrieving and managing iLok licenses)

Recommened System

• WINDOWS XP (32 or 64-bit), VISTA (32 or 64-bit), 2 Ghz or faster processor, 1 GIG of RAM,
• Mac OS X 10.4 or higher , POWER PC (1Ghz or faster processor) or INTEL MAC, 1 GIG of RAM

Supported Interfaces

• WIN: VST™, RTAS™, ASIO™, DirectSound™
• MAC: VST™, Audio Units™, Core Audio™, RTAS™

All information and specifications are preliminary, and subject to change without notice.