Studio Legend (Drumset for BeatBuddy)

Looking for a versatile drumset for your pedal drum machine like the acoustic ones used on some of the best-selling records from the ’70s, ’80s, and up to the present? Look no further than STUDIO LEGEND. This virtual drumset samples the iconic Yamaha Recording Custom (aka 9000), which has been used in countless hit songs over the years.

The STUDIO LEGEND drumset is incredibly punchy, warm, and full-bodied with a short sustain, so it gets out of the way quickly. Its medium ambiance is halfway between our Studio Standard and Rock Standard drumsets, making it ideal for a wide range of music styles, from Pop and Rock to Country, Blues, and even Jazz.

The set sampled here is similar to the one Dave Weckl played in the ’80s and ’90s, but it has been upgraded with a RIMS mounting system for the toms. This results in the fullest tone, fatness, and sustain that the original mounting system doesn’t achieve. For this sampling session, the drumset was fitted with drum heads that produce a deep, warm sound with plenty of attack but with short sustain. This provides all the presence and body while quickly getting out of the way.

The snare drum in the STUDIO LEGEND drumset is a custom GoranGrooves maple drum with wooden hoops built about a decade ago. This drum adds a unique and distinctive sound to the set, making it stand out from other virtual drumsets on the market.

The STUDIO LEGEND drumset was recorded at full dynamic range using a collection of high-definition mics from Earthworks, Focusrite ISA828 preamps, and Lynx Aurora N converters. This ensures you get the most authentic and realistic drum sounds possible, with every nuance and detail captured in stunning clarity.

Whether you’re a professional performer or a jamming enthusiast, the STUDIO LEGEND drumset is the perfect choice for adding that iconic Yamaha Recording Custom sound to your gigs.

History Of Yamaha Recording Custom

Launching the ‘9000’ professional drumset line in the mid-’70s, Yamaha created a new standard that quickly became highly sought after by pro drummers and producers alike. The series was later renamed Yamaha Recording Custom.

Legendary drummer Steve Gadd, who was involved in its design, helped make it famous. Along with other great session drummers by the likes of Jeff Porcaro, John JR Robinson, and Vinnie Colaiuta, they helped solidify its staple as one of the most recorded drumsets in history by playing it on countless recordings throughout the ’70s and ’80s.

This product is included in the GoranGrooves Complete Collection 2024 for BB.

STUDIO LEGEND is also available as a DAW plugin in VST, AAX, and AU formats and as a standalone app for Windows and MacOS. It includes BeatBuddy DRM format.

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