Steven Slate Drums 5.5
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SSD 5.5 Overview
– 148 Famous Artist & Legendary Modeled Drum Kit Presets
– Over 2,400 MIDI Grooves
– Versatile Kits For Rock, Metal, Jazz, Funk, Indie, Reggae, and More
– Lightning-Fast MIDI Mapping & Learning
– Steven’s Previously Unreleased OG One-Shot Snare Samples
– 135 Snares, 112 Kicks, 58 Toms
– 11 Hi-Hats, 14 Crashes, 6 Rides, 4 Splashes, 3 Chinas
– Ultra-Sleek New Resizable GUI
– New Smart-Velocity Triggering Algorithm for One-Shots
– Analog Processed and Raw Samples Recorded to 2-Inch Tape
– Import & Use 3rd Party Samples and Grooves
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FEATURES
Every Drum Sound Under The Sun
No other drum plugin has the range and versatility of SSD 5.5. With tons of legendary and artist-modeled drum kits in every style, your creative options are limitless. Whether you’re into rock, metal, jazz, funk, R&B, indie, reggae, or experimental, SSD 5.5 has you covered.
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New Samples & MIDI Grooves
SSD 5.5 adds tons of new kits and samples, including Steven’s previously unreleased OG one-shot samples that started his career. With over 2,400 MIDI grooves and over 400 instruments, you can quickly get the perfect drum sound and groove. Now, you even have the option to import 3rd party grooves using the updated Grooves parameters. The new Smart-Velocity Triggering algorithm makes any one-shot sample blend perfectly with the rest of your kit.
New Samples & MIDI Grooves
SSD 5.5 adds tons of new kits and samples, including Steven’s previously unreleased OG one-shot samples that started his career. With over 2,400 MIDI grooves and over 400 instruments, you can quickly get the perfect drum sound and groove. Now, you even have the option to import 3rd party grooves using the updated Grooves parameters. The new Smart-Velocity Triggering algorithm makes any one-shot sample blend perfectly with the rest of your kit.
Infinitely Customizable
The updated GUI in SSD 5.5 makes customizing your drums easier than ever. You have total control over the dynamics, panning options, and ADSR settings of each instrument. Effortlessly mix ambient room mics and close mics with custom routing options. Did we mention you can even change the size of the plugin?
SSD Full version currently not supported by GarageBand Big Sur
Smarter E-Drumming
With smarter MIDI Learn & Map features, you’ll spend more time playing and less time mapping. The completely redesigned Map section lets you quickly customize your drum MIDI mappings on the fly. Editing your e-drumkit or drum pad mapping has never been easier.
Smarter E-Drumming
With smarter MIDI Learn & Map features, you’ll spend more time playing and less time mapping. The completely redesigned Map section lets you quickly customize your drum MIDI mappings on the fly. Editing your e-drumkit or drum pad mapping has never been easier.
Steven’s OG One-Shot Snare Samples
You’ve heard them in tons of top records and for the first time, you can use them in your songs. These are the samples that put Steven on the map. Mix these snare samples into your kits and you’ll instantly notice how much character they add. Mix and match the OG One-Shots to create custom snares Zeus himself will envy.
SSD Full version currently not supported by GarageBand Big Sur
SSD 5.5 FREE
Get the fully-functioning, never-expiring SSD 5.5 demo with one incredible Deluxe 2 Kit, as well as a Classic “mix-ready” processed Slate snare, and three unique kit presets including “Deluxe 2 Free”, “Hugo”, & “Dry n’ Tight” for FREE.
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SSD 5.5 FREE
Get the fully-functioning, never-expiring SSD 5.5 demo with one incredible Deluxe 2 Kit, as well as a Classic “mix-ready” processed Slate snare, and three unique kit presets including “Deluxe 2 Free”, “Hugo”, & “Dry n’ Tight” for FREE.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
macOS Minimum Requirements
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
4 GB of RAM
macOS 10.10 or later
AAX, VST, AU supporting DAW
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1024 x 768 or higher
LICENSING
Machine ID or iLok dongle.
64 bit DAW support only
Windows Minimum Requirements
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
4 GB of RAM
Windows 7 or later
AAX, VST, AU supporting DAW
SCREEN RESOLUTION
1024 x 768 or higher
LICENSING
Machine ID or iLok dongle.
64 bit DAW support only
How Does Splitit Work?
Splitit lets you buy SSD 5.5 today and pay it down over 12 months without any credit check, interest, late fees, or application. While you’ll have 12 months to pay the total balance, you can always pay more than the monthly minimum if you’d like to pay off the installments earlier.
When you purchase SSD 5.5, you will only be charged for the first month’s payment. The remaining balance will be held on your credit card until the final payment is made. After each $9.99 monthly payment, the amount held from the available balance will be reduced to the new remaining balance.
You can use Mastercard and Visa credit cards but unfortunately, American Express credit cards, Discover credit cards, and all debit cards are no longer supported by Splitit.
When you a purchase SSD 5.5 using Splitit, you will be asked to provide your email address. Splitit will then email you credentials so you can log in to the Splitit shopper portal to check your installment status and view other information regarding your purchase. You can login by clicking ‘Login’ at the top right of the Splitit website. When you use Splitit to purchase SSD 5.5, you’ll still enjoy the points and rewards with your card. There is no impact on your credit score, even if one of your payment authorizations are declined.
You can update your credit cards details via the Splitit shopper portal, or you can contact our customer care team directly.
Mac Requirements
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
- 1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
- 4 GB of RAM
- macOS 10.10 or later
- AAX, VST, AU supporting DAW
SCREEN RESOLUTION
- 1024 x 768 or higher
LICENSING
- Machine ID or iLok dongl
64 bit DAW support only
Windows Requirements
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
- 1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
- 4 GB of RAM
- Windows 7 or later
- AAX, VST, AU supporting DAW
SCREEN RESOLUTION
- 1024 x 768 or higher
LICENSING
- Machine ID or iLok dongl
64 bit DAW support only
THE BREAKDOWN
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– 112 Kicks
– 135 Snares
– 58 Toms
– 11 Hi-Hats
– 6 Rides
– 14 Crashes
– 4 Splashes
– 3 Chinas
– 9 Percussion
– 4 SFX
TESTIMONIALS
I have tried a ton of sample libraries in the past few years and I have never been shocked by any of them till I got Steven Slate’s. Steven just gets it. Hands down. He’s a mixer and an engineer. He even tracked them…
JEFF JULIANO
John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Lifehouse
Stop whatever you are doing and just get these drums. It has been a long time since we have been blown away by anything like this. These have gone on everything, and I mean everything, we have done…
J SCOTT G, KEVIN "131" GUTIERREZ
Madonna, Seal, OAR, Bowie
Recently, I started using the Steven Slate Drums. I am extremely pleased. The extra air and depth of the sounds is a fine upgrade to my drumagog library…
ROSS HOGARTH
Jonas Brothers, Motley Crue, Jewel
The Steven Slate Drum samples are the best sounding drum samples available. The variety is fantastic, I can find a drum sound for any given mix. All the samples have a great PUNCH…
JAY BAUMGARDNER
Evanescence, Papa Roach, Hoobastank
These samples are just what I need – a vast library with GREAT sounding drums that instantly and easily fit into a mix. Drum replacement can be a tricky thing. The samples need to be designed to work WITH the track…
DAVE WAY
Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera
The most realistic sounding drum samples I have ever heard. There is a snare or kick here to fit into any pop, rock or metal mix. These are the best on the market, the new industry standard…
COLIN RICHARDSON
Lamb of God, Slipknot, DevilDriver
I’ve had the new Steven Slate samples for 2 weeks now, and when I open Drumagog and look for sounds, I haven’t opened any folders but the Slate folders. Great new additions, and an extremely broad range…
DAVID KAHNE
Paul McCartney, Sublime, The Strokes
Steven Slate Drums have brought the songwriting/recording process to new horizons of fun and productivity. Having absolutely flawless drum sounds at your disposal virtually instantaneously…
BEN MOODY
Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, Celion Dion
Normally I’m not a big fan of drum replacement, but the Steven Slate Drum library makes it easy to integrate pristine samples with the original track. All the samples in the library sound very natural and organic. Great tools…
MICHAEL WAGENER
Metallica, Kings X, Motley Crue
The snares are unreal, so punchy and so well engineered – they fit right into the mix with little or no Eq’ing or processing. The kick pattern from ‘Hey Soul Sister’ is an SSD sample. I use SSD on probably 90% of all the tracks…
EPSEN LIND
Train, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Lionel Richie
