Heavy Mental 2 is the latest and greatest Multitrack 24-bit WAV Pro Set from Discrete Drums. Picking up where Heavy Mental left off, Heavy Mental 2 is an all new assortment of earth shattering performances by legendary drummer Tony Morra. Recorded in the world famous Big Boy Room at The Sound Kitchen, Morra offers up a wide assortment of intros, fills, solos, breaks, and everything in between. With almost 8 gigs of content divided into 21 song projects, you'll have everything you need to create powerful drum tracks for your songs. Each multi-track loop is split into 13 separate tracks that can be individually mixed according to your own taste. Although the 1062 loops on this 2 DVD collection were primarily recorded with metal and rock music in mind, these amazing drum performances can be used in a variety of genres. If your songs require heavy drum tracks laid down and recorded by industry professionals, then Heavy Mental 2 is the solution you've been looking for!
Heavy Mental 2 Pro Set Contains 2 DVDs that Include
- Audio Previews for Easy Auditioning
- 8 GB of 24-bit Multitrack Content
- 21 Sessions at a Variety of Tempos
- 920 Parts Including Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Intros, Outros, Fills, Solos, Breaks, and More
- Each Part Consists of 13 Tracks: Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Toms L&R, Overheads L&R, Close Room L&R, Big Room L&R and Gak L&R
Recorded at the Legendary Sound Kitchen "Big Boy Studio"
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. The remarkable Big Boy Studio includes 3,000 square feet of tracking space, six isolation booths, and a Yamaha C-7 grand piano. Big Boy is a beautiful and spacious studio, measuring 45 feet by 74 feet in length. Sound Kitchen's "Big Boy Studio" Web Site
Tony Morra, Drummer
Tony Morra started playing drums at age 3 in Queens. His professional career began at 16. He played every club in New York area (Bitter End and CBGB). Tony's MySpace says, "Played for many Artists in Nashville and worldwide. I'm producing new bands and artists: Ayeshia Woods, Aja, Amy Grant, Bruce Springsteen & Joe Grushecky (old friends - we redid "Code Of Silence"!) Paul Taylor (Winger), Rod Morgenstein (Winger/Dixie Dregs), Alex M (Laguna Beach), Avalon, Dean Samms, Kaci Brown, Britt Nicole, Rebecca ST. James, Kogure (Japanese Heavy Metal Singer), Movie-"Chronicles of Narnia" Movie- "Just Married", Dominick Chianese (Uncle Junior on the "Sopranos), Jennifer Paige, Cherie Adams (Formerly of "Avalon"), Van Zant and more."
Tony Morra interview in EQs Making of Heavy Mental
More About Tony Morra on the Bios Page
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."
Steve Marcantonio talks about how he engineered this in EQs Making of Heavy Mental.
More About Marcantonio on the Bios Page
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."
Rick DiFonzo talks about the making of this product in EQs Making of Heavy Mental.
More About Rick DiFonzo on the Bios Page