Discrete Drums

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Latin, African, Eastern and other world textures.

Premiere session percussionist Eric Darken and ace drummer Greg Morrow bring you the EarthBeat. This disc contains all of the drum and percussion performances from EarthBeat in a 16 bit stereo WAV format. The drums are pre-mixed, and the percussion loops are included mixed, and with all of the individual percussion elements broken out into mono or stereo tracks as appropriate. This means that you can make your own loops from the components, and mix and process them any way you like. Another unique feature with our loops, is that they all include an ending, just in case you don't want the loop to go on forever. All pieces include Live Sets for use in Ableton's award winning Live software.

Compatible with BOSS BR-1180CD and BR 1600CD as well as Roland CDX-1.

Hear these Earthbeat drums in action on Ron Schmidtling's "Little Dinosounds" Album
"Writing dinosaur songs for kids is hard enough without production issues, and recording drums is a monster! I was at a loss when I needed a producer. Your EarthBeat drum tracks that I used on my Boss BR1180 8-track helped me produce my songs much easier. Children's music doesn't have to sound whimpy, and with good drum sounds (and good songs, of course), Mom and Dad have a better chance listening, too. Of particular note are "Fussy Baby Triceratops" & "Psittacosaur, You're Beautiful". Check 'em out!" Little Dinosounds

Alternatively you can get the Earthbeat Multitrack 24-bit WAV edition instead of this Earthbeat Stereo 16-bit WAV edition. Discrete Drums' Multitrack 24-bit WAV Pro Sets offer the most flexible mixing possibilities, as all tracks are delivered separately - For use in Pro Tools, Logic Audio, Digital Performer, Cubase, Nuendo, Cakewalk, Sonar, and other digital audio sequencers that import WAV files.

Recorded at the Sound Kitchen - "Studio E" - Cool Springs TN

The Sound Kitchen is the Southeast's most prestigious recording facility. Many of the biggest names spanning all music genres have recorded here (3 Doors Down, Amy Grant, Alabama, Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, Buddy Guy, Chicago, Dixie Chicks, Jimmy Buffett, Keith Urban, and many more. Because Studio E is self contained, it is a very popular choice for projects. Within this studio is an 18' x 30' tracking room, four iso-booths, and a Yamaha C-7 piano. Studio E is ideal for tracking small sections, overdubs, and even mixing. Sound Kitchen's "Studio E" Web Site

Greg Morrow, Drummer

Greg Morrow has worked with numerous industry talents including the Dixie Chicks, Van Zant, 38 Special, Hank Williams III, DeGarmo & Key, LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Travis Tritt and Deana Carter, and more.
More About Greg Morrow on the Bios Page

Eric Darken, Percussionist

Eric Darken is a percussionist from Nashville, TN who has recorded with a variety of artists including BonJovi, Carrie Underwood, Josh Turner, CeCe Winans, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Willie Nelson, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Steven Curtis Chapman, Mercy Me, Jewel, Bob Seger, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and others.
Eric Darken's music has been used on Dateline, 20/20, The Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer, Access Hollywood and a variety of MSNBC Shows.

Eric has been nominated 4 times for an Academy of Country Music Award in the musician category, he is a 2 time nominee and winner of a Dove Award in the instrumental category and has been nominated 2 times for a Nashville Music Award.
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Steve Marcantonio, Engineer

Steve Marcantonio Mix Interview: "Steve Marcantonio is a master at the task [engineering]. Given his trademark punchy drums, well-placed guitars and tastefully present lead vocals, it's no surprise that the client list of this former Jersey boy reads like a who's who of country. His work encompasses classic Nashville as well as the edgier side of the genre, including projects for Rodney Crowell, Deana Carter, Billy Falcon, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, George Strait, Alabama, the Warren Brothers and Vince Gill, among others."
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Rick DiFonzo, Producer & Engineer

Rick DiFonzo is the key player behind Discrete Drums. He says, "I'd planned a drum library because I was not happy with the products available at the time. I come from a rock background, having played guitar on and/or toured with Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Belinda Carlisle, Joan Osborn, Cyndi Lauper and others. The drum libraries at the time were limp, and despite claims to the contrary, did NOT rock. I decided to go with a multitrack format, as no one else had done it. I needed drum tracks for my writing, and knew lots of great drummers from my days as a session and touring guitarist. At that time there was only one drum library that rocked, and although the drums sounded great, and the drummer was great, the stereo mix was swimming in room ambience - and not in a good way. It was then that I went to a friend of mine with the idea of a multitrack drum library, and he invested in it. I went into the studio right away. Discrete Drums grew from my need for rocking drums that I could mix myself. Now users can customize the sound of the drum kits recorded by great drummers and make it sit in a track just the way they want.".
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