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Description

Unleash the power of metal with the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion. Crafted for the discerning drummer in the virtual realm, this expansion pack elevates your Superior Drummer 3 experience to new heights. Produced by metal maestros Fredrik Thordendal and Daniel Bergstrand at the iconic Studio 33 in Stockholm, this is an essential tool for any metal music producer.

Dive into a meticulously curated collection featuring seven complete drum kits, each packed with double kick drums and a vast selection of snares, bass drums, and cymbals. With 180GB of content, you'll find an unparalleled variety of sonic textures, perfectly suited for creating explosive drum tracks. The expansion also boasts 11 additional room microphones, enabling stereo to 5.1 surround configurations, providing depth and dimension to your mixes.

Leo Margarit's precise drumming brings an authentic touch to the samples, with mix-ready presets that ensure your creations sound polished right out of the box. For producers seeking genre-specific MIDI grooves and fills, the Area 33 SDX offers a treasure trove of individually recorded patterns, designed to inspire and elevate your compositions.

Whether you're aiming for a raw, unadulterated metal sound or a polished, studio-quality mix, the Area 33 SDX is your gateway to professional-grade drumming within your digital audio workstation.

Key Features:

  • Engineered and produced by Fredrik Thordendal and Daniel Bergstrand
  • Contains 180GB of content recorded at Studio 33
  • Includes 7 unique drum kits with 13 snares, 14 double-bass drums, 42 toms, 3 hi-hats, and over 40 cymbals
  • 11 additional room microphones for stereo to 5.1 surround setups
  • Mix-ready presets and genre-typical MIDI drum grooves/fills

Product specs

Type SDX Expansion for Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
Platform Mac, PC
Upgrade/Full Expansion
Download/Boxed Download
Required Software Toontrack Superior Drummer 3.3.4+

FAQs

What do I need to use the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion?

You need Toontrack Superior Drummer 3.3.4 or later to use the Area 33 SDX Expansion, as it is designed as an expansion for this software.

Is the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion compatible with both Mac and PC?

Yes, the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion is compatible with both Mac and PC platforms.

How is the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion delivered?

The Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion is delivered as a digital download, providing quick access to the expansion content after purchase.

What type of sounds are included in the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion?

The Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion includes a variety of drum sounds designed to expand the capabilities of Superior Drummer 3 with unique and detailed samples.

Can the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion be used with other DAWs?

While the Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion itself is an expansion for Superior Drummer 3, Superior Drummer 3 can be used as a plugin in most major DAWs, allowing you to integrate the expansion’s sounds into your projects.

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Area 33 SDX – "Agrimotor" by Fredrik Thordendal

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Area 33 SDX – "Agrimotor" by Fredrik Thordendal

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Area 33 SDX – The Making Of

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Toontrack Superior Drummer AREA 33 SDX - COMPLETE SOUNDTEST

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Toontrack - Superior Drummer 3 NEW SDX | AREA 33 | THEY DID IT YET AGAIN!!!

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Jason Sadites

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Area 33 SDX for Superior Drummer 3 | You'll know if you want it after this.

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Area 33 SDX NEW presets and Metal Fusion Drum Midi Pack (plus some Post-Metal EZX) | NL Members Only

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Toontrack Area 33 SDX - Full Mix Demo, Solo Drums & Walkthrough

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Gearspace Forum

Reviews

PROS

  • Comprehensive drum library with versatile sound options

  • Easy to achieve fat or snappy drum sounds

  • High-quality recording and technical production

  • Great cymbals and room ambience for diverse applications

CONS

  • Sterile base sound may not suit all preferences

  • Many presets sound similar and are considered unuseable

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Toontrack Area 33 SDX Expansion.

Features and functionality

  • Area 33 SDX offers extensive options but requires significant mixing and post-processing to achieve a polished sound.

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  • Area 33 SDX's kicks require significant EQ adjustments, particularly cutting between 200-250 Hz and 600-700 Hz, to better fit modern metal mixes.

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  • The "Grunt Kick" sample from another library is suggested for blending with Area 33 to achieve desired modern metal kick tones.

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Comparisons

  • Owners find D&D's basic kits closer to mix-ready compared to Area 33, which demands more effort to integrate into a final sound.

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  • While Area 33's room channels are praised, the close mic channels receive criticism, unlike the more versatile D&D and Hansa expansions.

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Use cases and applications

  • Area 33's cymbals are preferred for achieving a Paste-like mix, despite the overall preference for D&D's ease of use.

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User experience

  • Some owners appreciate Area 33's extensive selection of toms, though presets are criticized for being less immediately usable.

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  • Owners mention the Ludwig Stainless Steel 70s 16x22" kick drum as the best balanced option for achieving a classic metal sound within Area 33 SDX.

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  • The "Last Gasp" preset in Area 33, when combined with Metal Machinery kick samples, reportedly works well after processing in DAWs like Studio One.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Importing Metal Machinery samples into Area 33 is possible but requires extensive mic configuration, as MM offers fewer mic options.

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