Press release – for immediate release Thursday, 15-Mar-2007
Eastwest - QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION
Major Music and Eastwest are proud to announce the release of QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION - The next evolution of Stormdrum World-Class Percussion Library / Virtual Instrument.
Introducing QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION virtual instrument, the sequel to Stormdrum.
“The original Stormdrum was the most successful acoustic percussion library ever released,” states Quantum Leap producer Nick Phoenix. “SD2 – The Next Generation, is a completely new and improved concept that eclipses the original, and is destined to become the new standard for years to come”. Packed with approximately 10 GB of percussion, SD2 – The Next Generation draws from the secret collections of three world-class percussionists, offering some of the most amazing multi-sampled percussion imaginable.
QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION does not offer loops. Instead, the collection delivers MIDI performances created with Roland V-Drums and Zendrum percussion controllers. This allows the user to change anything, with absolutely no sound degradation. MIDI performances are pre-mixed, panned and produced for quick use. Additionally, QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION offers 100 film score-oriented MIDI performances, each with dozens of variations, intros and endings ranging from bombastic to hypnotic. The SD2 software allows for millions of variations of each MIDI performance and enables users to change sequence tempo, enhance tone, add effects, alter dynamics, create unique rhythms, and mute or replace specific sounds.
All recordings were made with vintage Neumann microphones in the famous EASTWEST STUDIO 1, providing that unmistakable Hollywood soundstage vibe and a sound far beyond any other commercial percussion library.
Key Features & Percussion Instruments:
- Tibetan, Indian and Chinese bells and gongs
- bowed gongs and bowls
- Indonesian hand drums
- Anklung, Udu, and Chinese bowl drums
- 5-foot O Daiko.
- Earthquake Ensemble
- Devil Chasers
- Whale Drum
- An 80-foot metal bridge
- Giant Log Drums
- Godzilla Toms
- Brushed Percussion
- The biggest floor tom on earth, specifically built for this project by Remo.
- Also includes typical drums like congas and bongos, finally recorded in a way that does the instruments justice.
- Superior reverb impulses recorded by Prof. Keith O. Johnson and Nick Phoenix.
- POWERED BY EASTWEST'S PLAY 64-bit Advanced Sample Engine with built-in Network Control (plug-in or standalone)
Pricing and availability:
QUANTUM LEAP SD2 - THE NEXT GENERATION will be available 2nd quarter 2007 for RRP $749.00 AUD inc GST
Full Specifications, Product information & images:
http://www.majormusic.com.au/products/ew_quantum_leap_SD2.php
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