EastWest Sounds EASTWEST DrumX (Digitalt produkt)

EastWest DrumX

Experience the Iconic Groove Programming of Jimmy Jam

Introducing DrumX, a groundbreaking collaboration between legendary hitmaker Jimmy Jam and EastWest, a leader in music production software. This innovative groove machine redefines beat creation by focusing on the essential element that makes records unforgettable: the groove.

“Groove is the foundation of every great record,” says Jimmy Jam. With DrumX, producers can start with expertly crafted grooves and build their own unique ideas from there.

DrumX features 10 iconic drum machines, including the TR-808, TR-909, LinnDrum, and SP1200, all meticulously captured to allow for shaping, layering, and exploration of new sonic territories. Equipped with a powerful step sequencer, advanced sound design tools, a professional effects chain, and hundreds of exclusive grooves, DrumX provides everything you need to create beats that resonate.

The user interface of DrumX is designed for intuitive beat-making, featuring a 16-pad (4x4) layout with per-pad controls. The powerful step sequencer gives you complete control over sounds and grooves. Key features include a Tape Saturation knob for harmonic distortion, a Pad Inspector for sound-shaping parameters, and a master effects chain built from professional-grade processors.

Volume 1 of DrumX includes hundreds of grooves curated by Jimmy Jam, showcasing his deep understanding of how these machines behave. His expertise ensures that every sound is created, tuned, and organized to perfection, allowing you to truly harness the power of these legendary machines.

Jimmy Jam, known for his work with Terry Lewis, has shaped the sound of popular music for over four decades. With more than 100 gold, platinum, and diamond certifications, and 42 Billboard #1 hits, his innovative drum programming has defined the sound of countless chart-toppers.

This unique collaboration means that DrumX is the exclusive source for Jimmy Jam's signature rhythms in software form, allowing you to incorporate these iconic grooves into your music.

DrumX includes meticulously sampled sounds from 10 legendary drum machines, each with multiple tape saturation options and room mic captures. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

• TR-808: The King of Drum Machines, known for its deep kick and snappy snare.
• TR-909: The foundation of dance music, featuring punchy kicks and adjustable snare.
• TR-606: Delivers raw, lo-fi energy with a distinct character.
• LM-1: The pioneer of sampled drums, known for its high-quality digital samples.
• LinnDrum: Defined the sound of 1980s pop with its realistic electronic drum production.
• DR-55: An affordable programmable drum machine with a gritty sound palette.
• DR-110: Expanded the sound palette with additional distinctive sounds.
• DMX: A staple in early hip-hop, known for its crisp snare and punchy kick.
• DrumTraks: One of the first programmable machines with individual outputs for mixing control.
• SP-12: A groundbreaking sampling drum machine that allowed for custom sound sampling.

At the core of DrumX is an expansive collection of Jimmy Jam Kits, featuring hundreds of ready-to-play instruments that blend sounds from the classic machines with exclusive grooves across various genres, including Dance, R&B, Funk, Pop, Hip-Hop, and Ballads. Each kit serves as a creative starting point, reflecting decades of hit-making expertise.

Additionally, the DX All Kits option allows you to create custom kits, while three additional instrument types—DX Pitched, DX Stacks, and DX Layers—enable deeper sound exploration and layering without the need to rebuild from scratch.

Features:

• Complete creative starting points with curated rhythms.
• Includes 10 iconic drum machines.
• Hundreds of ready-to-play instruments across multiple genres.
• 16-pad (4x4) layout with per-pad controls and a powerful step sequencer.
• Custom kit creation with options from every drum machine.
• A unique collaboration with one of music history's most successful hitmakers.