Recorded with an additional seven room microphones for playback in stereo up to 9.

Drums from the 1920s through the late 1990s.

Brushes and/or mallets available on select kits/instruments.

Includes several iconic original instruments, like the original snare drum used by Jeff Porcaro on Toto’s “Rosanna” as well as Steve Ferrone’s personal drum kit.

12 snares, nine (9) kicks as well as a broad collection of hi-hats and cymbals.

Recorded at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, CA.

Produced by 23-time Grammy Award-winning engineer/mixer Al Schmitt.

From jazz and big band to rock, fusion, pop, funk and AOR – the Decades SDX covers all the styles that can be traced back to Al’s illustrious lifetime achievement. The latest addition to the SDX range is Decades, a collection recorded by the legendary engineer and producer Al Schmitt at Capitol Studios, and drawing upon the expertise of his 60-year career. Expect a palette of immaculate drum sounds encapsulating not only a lifetime of experience working at the apex of the industry, but just as much a personal and reflective collection of kits that in a way represents his entire body of work. The Decades SDX was recorded at Capitol Studios and comes with five drum kits, all handpicked to represent a specific sound or era in Al’s career.

Decades sdx