Steven Slate Drums
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Virtual Drums

One Kit In. 147 Left To Unlock.

You've been playing one free kit. The full library is 148+ kits, 2,400+ grooves, and Groove AI.

NOW ON SALE - 50% OFF

THE UPGRADE GAP

Here's exactly what you're missing

Everything below is one click away — The Full SSD5.5 plugin to route in your DAW.

Feature

SSD 5.5 FREE

WHAT YOU HAVE NOW

SSD 5.5 FULL

WHAT YOU UNLOCK

Drum Kits

1 (Deluxe 2 Kit)

148+ kits across every genre

MIDI Grooves

— None

2,400+ professionally played grooves

Groove AI

— Not available

Full AI groove engine + Song Builder

Kit Browser

1 kit, no filters

Genre, artist & sound filtering

Mix Console

Basic

Full studio mixing & effects rack

Expansion Packs

Not compatible

Compatible with all expansions

iLok Licenses

—

3 licenses per purchase

Price

Free

$119.99$59

THE FEATURE FREE USERS NEVER GET TO TRY

Meet Groove AI

A pro drummer ready to play the perfect groove for your song — anytime, anyplace. Not available on Free.

SSD Groove AI

147 KITS AWAY

Kits you don't have yet

You already know the Deluxe 2 sound. Here's a taste of what else is waiting.

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Cutya – Designer KitLOCKED
02
DnB'n High – Designer KitLOCKED
03
Fatty Boombatty – Designer KitLOCKED
04
Jazzy Jerry – Designer KitLOCKED
05
Steven's HybridLOCKED
06
Indie Cindy KitLOCKED
07
70's ExpansionLOCKED
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Duality ExpansionLOCKED
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CLA ExpansionLOCKED
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Terry Date ExpansionLOCKED
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Deluxe 2 FreeYou already have this

UNDER THE HOOD

What changes the moment you upgrade

These four screens don't exist in the free version. Here's what opens up.

Kit Browser interface

Kit Browser

Browse and select from 148+ legendary drum kits with intuitive navigation. Filter by genre, artist, or sound characteristics to find the perfect kit for your track.

  • 148+ Kits
  • Quick Preview
  • Smart Filters
Groove AI Engine interface

Groove AI Engine

Intelligent groove creation that analyzes your song, finds key transients, and instantly recommends MIDI grooves that work perfectly. Just drag and drop your audio to get started.

  • AI-Powered
  • Instant Results
  • Song Builder
MIDI Library interface

MIDI Library

Access over 2,400 professional MIDI grooves across all genres. From classic rock to modern electronic, find the perfect pattern for any style of music.

  • 2,400+ Grooves
  • All Genres
  • Drag & Drop
Mix Console interface

Mix Console

Professional mixing tools built right in. Adjust levels, panning, and effects for each drum element with studio-quality processing.

  • Studio Quality
  • Multi-channel
  • Effects Rack

20+ Years of Steven Slate Drums

Avenged Sevenfold album artworkAvenged Sevenfold
Van Halen A Different Kind Of TruthVan Halen
Michael Album ArtworkKiller Mike
TrainTrain
Papa Roach Album ArtworkPapa Roach
The Doobie Brothers World Gone CrazyThe Doobie Brothers
Gwen Stefani BouquetGwen Stefani
Young The GiantYoung The Giant
Good Things Album ArtworkGood Things
Edgar Winter Brother JohnnyEdgar Winter
Lady Antebellum GoldenLady Antebellum
OAR The RockevilleO.A.R.

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Go further with Expansion Packs

Expansions only work with the full version — once you upgrade, every pack is available as an add-on.

Classic 70's Drums
70'sVintageClassic Rock

Classic 70's Drums

Authentic. The actual vintage microphones, The actual analog 70s consoles, and The actual vintage drum kits. With engineers Ken Caillat and Marc Daniel Nelson.

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Duality Drums
CountryPopJazz

Duality Drums

Two massive drum packs in one: raw Nir Z performances with swappable mics, plus Jeff Juliano’s mix-ready samples built to drop straight into your track.

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Chris Lord-Alge Drums
Hard RockAlt RockCountry

Chris Lord-Alge Drums

Fat, punchy, radio-ready drums from five-time GRAMMY-winning mixer Chris Lord-Alge, whose sound shaped countless hit records.

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Frank Zummo
Pop PunkPunkElectronic

Frank Zummo Drums

Genre-bending drums from Frank Zummo, delivering modern punch across pop, punk, rock, indie, and hybrid acoustic/electronic productions.

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Blackbird Expansion Pack
CountryAmericanaRock

Blackbird Studio Drums

The legendary sound of Blackbird Studios, captured with classic kits and vintage mics for unprecedented depth and organic flavor.

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Terry Date Expansion Pack
Heavy MetalGrungeHard Rock

Terry Date Drums

Massive rock and metal drums from Terry Date, built for heavy guitars, huge choruses, and thunderous fills.

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Patrick Carney Expansion
Indie RockGarage RockBlues Rock

Patrick Carney Drums

Fat, dirty, vibey drums from Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, built for blues-rock, indie, alternative, and garage rock.

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David Bendeth Expansion
RockMetalPop

David Bendeth Drums

Punchy, radio-ready drums from David Bendeth, with tight kicks, explosive snares, and toms that cut through dense mixes.

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Trigger 2 Deluxe
RockMetalPop

Trigger 2 Deluxe

A massive collection of unprocessed Slate samples, with 16 snares, 14 kicks, and 19 toms you can shape perfectly to your mix.

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Your kit is waiting. 147 more, actually.

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