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Description
Unleash your creativity with the Steven Slate Drums 4.0, a groundbreaking drum machine plugin that elevates your music production to a new level. Designed for musicians who demand versatility and realism, this software delivers an expansive collection of 100 expertly crafted drum kits ranging from sizzling vintage tones to punchy, modern rock grooves. Whether you're laying down tracks for a jazz ensemble or composing the next club anthem, Steven Slate Drums 4.0 has you covered.
At its core lies the intuitive SSD Player, a state-of-the-art sampler that offers seamless integration with Mac/PC systems across various DAWs, including AAX, VST, RTAS, and AU. The SSD Player simplifies the complex world of drum programming, allowing you to load and mix kits, audition MIDI grooves, and even integrate your own samples with ease.
What sets this drum machine apart is its "Mix Ready" kits and signature sounds modeled after iconic artists like Metallica and Led Zeppelin. These kits are meticulously programmed to deliver authentic sound and response, making them ideal for both studio recordings and live performances. Also included is a dynamic new cymbal pack from Soultone Cymbals, featuring brilliantly crafted Turkish cymbals that add a lush, shimmering finish to your tracks.
Explore new creative avenues with five fresh Urban/Dance/House/Electro kits, designed by renowned producer Griffin Boice. These kits are processed with boutique analog gear, providing that fat, radio-ready sound essential for contemporary music production.
Key Features:
- 100 preset drum kits covering all genres
- SSD Player compatible with Mac/PC (AAX/VST/RTAS/AU)
- Deluxe Series Kits for natural playability
- "Mix Ready" Classic and Signature Collection
- New Soultone Cymbals Pack
- Five new Dance/Urban/House Kits
Product specs
| Mac | OS 10.5.x, Intel Processor, 4GB RAM - samples must be on at least a 5400 RPM hard drive, eSATA, Firewire 800 recommended |
| PC | Windows XP SP2, Dual core Processor or Higher, 4GB RAM - samples must be on at least a 5400 RPM hard drive, eSATA, Firewire 800 recommended |
FAQs
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What are the system requirements for Steven Slate Drums 4.0?
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Steven Slate Drums 4.0 requires a Mac with OS 10.5.x and an Intel Processor or a PC with Windows XP SP2 and a Dual Core Processor. Both platforms need 4GB RAM and samples should be on at least a 5400 RPM hard drive, with eSATA or Firewire 800 recommended.
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Can Steven Slate Drums 4.0 be used as a standalone application?
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No, Steven Slate Drums 4.0 is a plugin and requires a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) to function. It supports VST, RTAS, and AU formats on both Mac and PC.
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What types of drum kits are included in Steven Slate Drums 4.0?
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Steven Slate Drums 4.0 includes 25 preset drum kits, featuring the new Deluxe Series Kits, SSD "Mix Ready" Classic Kits, an Old Zep kit, new Soultone Cymbals, and a Dance Kit.
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Does Steven Slate Drums 4.0 include any cymbal samples?
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Yes, Steven Slate Drums 4.0 includes new Soultone Cymbals, providing a variety of cymbal sounds to complement the drum kits.
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Is Steven Slate Drums 4.0 suitable for electronic music production?
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Yes, Steven Slate Drums 4.0 includes a Dance Kit, making it suitable for electronic music production alongside its range of acoustic drum kits.
Videos
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Steven Slate Drums 4.0 First Play
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Steven Slate Drums - keyboard drumming with SSD 4.0 - Slate's Vintage
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Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Steven Slate Drums 4.0.
User experience
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Slate Drums 4.0 is praised for sounding great straight out of the box, particularly in mixes outside of metal genres.
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Software and compatibility
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Users report occasional crashes with Studio One when using Slate Drums 4.0, highlighting potential stability issues.
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Comparisons
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Slate Drums excel in kick and snare sounds compared to Superior Drummer, although Superior offers better cymbal sampling.
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SSD4 is noted for its versatility in base plugins, offering more drum samples without genre-specific expansions, unlike other brands that focus on genre-based expansions.
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Unlike Superior Drummer, SSD lacks comprehensive mic bleed control, but users find its room sound more than compensates for this in most applications.
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Features and functionality
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The interface of Slate Drums 4.0 is considered uninspired, but it allows for easy customization of sound samples.
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SSD allows layering of drum sounds and custom map conversions, appealing to users who need flexibility beyond stock grooves.
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SSD provides room mics and overheads that contribute significantly to its excellent room sound, crucial for natural reverb in recordings.
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Mods and upgrades
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Combining Steven Slate Drums with the Chris Lord Alge Expansion is recommended for achieving high-quality sample sounds.
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Use cases and applications
Critic Reviews
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Based on 2 Reviews and 11 Ratings
Artist usage
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"Steven Slate Drums 4.0! So happy I've got my hands on this! Time to start rehersals again on my Roland TD-09...Let the drums speak"
"In cases where we wanted to make the drums sound like a real drummer, we went for [Toontrack] Superior Drummer, [XLN] Addictive Drums and Steven Slate Drums.” - Guy Sigsworth quoted in Sound On Sound, October 2012, talking about the initial production of Alanis Morissette's album "Havoc And Bright Lights".
Album Usage
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Genre Usage
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