LA Session Drummer
80’s Gretsch USA Custom
80’s Gretsch USA Custom
"That great Gretsch sound."
There is no secret to why that was an easy slogan for the infamous Gretsch drum company.
Countless recordings feature Gretsch drums built in the late 70's and early 80's. During this period, the Jasper Wood company produced all the shells for Grestch, and when they did, they normally used a combination of Maple and Gum wood in a 6-ply construction with a 30-degree bearing edge. With no reinforcement hoop, the fundamental tone of these shells is deeper and punchier but also tune up for be-bop/Jazz with ease. Another feature of this era of Grestch was the heavy cast lugs and die cast hoops.
There was no expense spared on these shells. The brilliant craftsmanship is evident with each strike of the drums.
Rounded out with the legendary 80s Tama bell brass snare, you can now add this incredible kit to your library.
*You must own the full version of Kontakt 6 or above to use this sample instrument.
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Built for use in Kontakt 6 or above. This DW Santa Monica Series kit has been meticulously tuned, captured, and prepared for a streamlined workflow in your productions and compatibility for external midi devices and electronic drum sets.
Our samples are carefully prepared to give you the highest quality sound with the most flexibility to make your own mix decisions. LA Session Drummer has 2 mix modes. Stereo (default) or Pro-Mode which allows for routing out any or all mic sources to their own dedicated stereo channel.
These world class drum sounds for E-Kit users just as much as music producers, composers, and songwriters. Midi presets for all Roland, Alesis, Pearl, EFNOTE, and Yamaha kits are built into the midi preset banks. Additionally you may save and load your own custom midi mappings to match your hardware and workflow.
What Makes These Drums So Great?
The 1980s Gretsch drums are celebrated for their warm, resonant tones, thanks to their high-quality maple shells and signature Silver Sealer interiors. The 1980s Tama Bell Brass snare drum is equally revered, known for its powerful, cutting sound that can pierce through any mix with clarity and precision. When paired with a set of Paiste cymbals, known for their bright, crisp tones, this combination creates a dynamic and versatile drum kit that excels in both studio and live settings. Together, they capture the essence of 80s rock and fusion, delivering a timeless sound that continues to inspire drummers today.
| 80's Gretsch USA Custom Drum Specs | |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Info |
| Kick (hard & soft beater) | Gretsch 1980s 16x22 |
| Snare | Tama 1981 Bell Brass 14x6.5 |
| Tom 1 | Gretsch 1980s 8x12 |
| Tom 2 | Gretsch 1980s 9x13 |
| Tom 3 | Gretsch 1980s 14x16 |
| Tom 4 | Gretsch 1980s 16x18 |
| HiHat | Paiste 602 15in |
| Ride | Paiste 2002 22in |
| Crash 1 | Paiste Signature Full Crash 18in |
| Crash 2 | Paiste Signature Full Crash 19in |
| Fx Cym. | Paiste Signature Thin China 20in |
LA Session Drummer
DW Santa Monica Series
*You must own the full version of Kontakt 6 or above to use this sample instrument.
