Platinum Samples | Zildjian Artist MIDI Groove Library

Platinum Samples and The Avedis Zildjian Company are pleased to announce the release of theZildjian Artist MIDI Groove Library.

The Zildjian Artist MIDI Groove Library includes grooves performed by 24 famous drummers including Kenny Aronoff, Billy Mason, Carter Beauford, Eddie Bayers, Danny Seraphine, Stephen Perkins, Ilan Rubin, Marco Minnemann & Adam Nussbaum all performed using a Yamaha DTX900 electronic drum kit to capture their unique styles and includes Funk, Blues, Rock, Reggae, Latin, Country & Pop grooves in 4/4, 3/4, 12/8, 9/4, 5/4, 7/4, 13/16, 5/8 and 6/4 time signatures.
This multi-format collection includes grooves formatted for BFD2, BFD Eco, EZDrummer, Superior Drummer, Addictive Drums, Steven Slate Drums 4, Cakewalk Session Drummer as well as General MIDI Standard MIDI Files which can be used with any GM compatible drum software or hardware --- this includes drum machines and synthesizers which have drum sounds.
The Zildjian Artist MIDI Groove Library is optimized for 1 Kick, 1 Snare, 3 Toms, 1 Hihat, 2 Crash cymbals and 1 Ride cymbal and is available now as a download from Platinum Samples’ website and includes all formats for $40.00
For a limited time if you purchase two or more MIDI Libraries from the Platinum Samples website you can save 15% (from August 21st until September 30th, 2013)
Please visit the www.platinumsamples.com web site for additional information.

I remember a few promos in the past but don't recall what, when or price!
Not much help I know, sorry.

bapu
$40 seems a bit steep for MIDI grooves, IMHO.
 
I know, I know.... "look at all the players"
 
 
But, in the end, they are just MIDI.
 
 
For $40 I'd expect at least one of those guys to come to my studio and lay down a track.

Sideman rates:
 
http://www.promusic47.org/wage2/scales/SRLA_Scale_Summary_2013.pdf
 
Kenny gets triple scale... as would most of these guys.
 
Considering the number of grooves and names involved.. this is a deal.
 
Rail

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cecelius2
Do any of you know if this 15% is a good deal for Platiunum samples?  Do they ever offer better discounts on midi packs?

This is the best discount we have offered.
 
Cheers,
 
Rail

Thanks for joining the discussion.  I got around to watching the youtube promo a moment ago and do admit that this Zildian Artist collection really looks like a large collection in quanity and style diversity.  Nice to know that this price discount is a good deal.

Boy...I'm on the fence on this one. I listened to the demos and they are all very good. But even with the discount...which I would not get as I'd only be getting the zildjian thingy...and even though the midi is pretty good...it's just a tad too expensive when compared to other midi libraries. Discount it thirty or forty percent and I'm in. Not until. Sorry.

I totally agree...these are great midi files and...for all I know, this is a good company. But I'm on thin ice...honest...so I'm on the fence. YMMV.

Yup...that's why I'm on the fence;-)

Is that "Half Time" demo by the same Bill Ward as in Black Sabbath?

mumpcake
Is that "Half Time" demo by the same Bill Ward as in Black Sabbath?

Billy Ward, not Bill Ward.

World-reknowned rhythm master Billy Ward began formal drum lessons when he was nine years old. Growing up in the Cincinnati Ohio area, Billy was influenced by all kinds of music from Miles Davis and Charles Mingus to The Who and James Brown. Billy's early drum influences were Elvin Jones, Mel Lewis and Papa Jo Jones.
After leaving North Texas State's music program early, Billy moved to New York where he began working immediately and began to develop his career as a professional musician.
In the past decade, Billy has spent most of his time recording and touring. He has worked with many well known, talented artists such as Bill Evans, Jim Beard, Leni Stern, George Russell, Jimmy Webb, Carly Simon, Richard Marx, Ace Frehley, Joan Osborne, Bill Champlin, Yoko Ono, The Knack, Chris Whitley, John Patitucci and Robbie Robertson. In addition, Billy's playing can be heard on numerous movie soundtracks.
In May of 2000, Billy performed at Modern Drummer Magazine's Festival where he totally impressed and inspired the audience with his musicality and presentation of rhythmic concepts. Billy has also proven himself to be a potent drum clinician and teacher. He currently serves on the advisory board for Modern Drummer Magazine. Check out his frequently running "Concepts" column in M.D. where he imparts musical wisdom and rhythmic ideas for drummers.

Done and done!   Zildjian and Ferrone pack ordered...thanks for the heads up and suggestions!

Ultron
Done and done!   Zildjian and Ferrone pack ordered...thanks for the heads up and suggestions!

As tapped as I am right now, I'm considering those two kits myself.  I'll give it a day or so and see if I can resist.  LOL