Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get?

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Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get?

Hi:  I am thinking of getting either DFH or Metal Machine for EZDrummer.  I plan on buying the EZX Indie Kit and add either DFH or Metal Machine to make it 2-pack for $59.99.  Do any of you have a preference for Metal Machine over DFH or vice versa?
 
FYI--I already own Americana, Jazz, Nashville, Classic, Latin Percusion, and Vintage EZX libraries, and  SD New York Studios 1 and Roots Sticks, & Mallots and Brushes SDX libraries.    I do not play metal, but thought that having either DFH or Metal Machine would provide more cymbals and kits to swap in and out (using Superior Drummer X-Drum feature).  I tend to use Slate Platinum 4.0 for heavier drum parts, but since Audiodeluxe is running the two pack for $59.99, I thought I would grab Indie AND either Metal Machine or DFH by the end of the month.
 
My gut tells me to get the Metal Machine because it is newer (2011) more modern session and has a deeper, fuller sound to the drums and was recorded on an SSL desk.  DFH sounds kind of thin and was recorded years ago.  Metal Machine comes with a boatload of Zildian cymbals whereas DFH comes with Sabians.
 
Do any of you who own DFH and Metal Machine have a recommendation as to which of the two I should purchase?  For under $30 I thought I would add it to round out my EZX and SDX libraries.
 
Any thoughts, recommendations?
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    bapu
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/28 23:02:22 (permalink)
    I prefer Metal Machine over DKFH, YMMV.
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/28 23:03:46 (permalink)
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    My gut tells me to get the Metal Machine because it is newer (2011) more modern session and has a deeper, fuller sound to the drums and was recorded on an SSL desk.  DFH sounds kind of thin and was recorded years ago.  Metal Machine comes with a boatload of Zildian cymbals whereas DFH comes with Sabians.
     


    Metal Machine, it's much better IMHO and more versatile than DFH. Your observations on the sound are correct. And Indi Folk is an excellent pack.
     
     
     

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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 05:02:22 (permalink)
    Thanks.  There seems to be a consensus.  I will grab Indie and Metal Machine for a 2 pack.




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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 06:47:50 (permalink)
    Cecelius -  not sure if you have already purchased yet, but if not, did you look at the Rock Solid pack - I picked this up in one of the crazy sales for next to nothing, but I was pretty surprised how usable it is. I wouldn't say its better or worse than metal as such, just different. Does seem to "fit" well in the tracks I've used it on so far.
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 10:09:03 (permalink)
    Yep, I also really like Rock solid. All 3 drumsets are good.

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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 12:21:39 (permalink)
    I have DFH (wishing I got M. Machine) and have found very little use for it other than the occasional death metal polkas.

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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 12:27:21 (permalink)
    death metal polkas. 
     
     
     
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 13:53:33 (permalink)
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    Yep, I also really like Rock solid. All 3 drumsets are good.


    To each his own? For me, this pack is kinda meh.
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 14:12:12 (permalink)
    They've sure gotten some mileage out of those old DFH samples. I still have DFH2, the one with the finicky Kompakt engine, and I'm reluctant to get rid of it because it still has some of my favorite kick samples. Dry and meaty.


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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/29 19:19:58 (permalink)
    One of my friends that I mix for did a lot of listening to the demos and went with Metal Machine. To make it easier to mix his stuff I went and picked it up on sale and really like it myself.  I have a lot of kits for BFD2 and Superior Drummer that often win out over it, but I've used it for a couple of things and it worked out great.

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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/30 00:05:16 (permalink)
    I just ordered the EZX two pack and got 1) Indie Folk and 2) Metal Machine.  While I looked hard at Rock Solid since it was recommended above and almost grabbed it, I found myself more interested in Metal Machine.  Rock Solid just seemed a little "muddy" to my ears.  Also when I googled Metal Machine to find critical reviews, I was impressed with how well Metal Machine was received by the metal community itself.  It was overwhelmingly recommend over DkFH and was praised at how well the samples sounded out of the box.  It will add to my EZX libraries and as I mentioned previously, it should provide numerous alternate snares, kick, toms and cymbals to used as alternates in SD X-Drum feature (that is a great feature in SD).  Can't believe I bought a metal kit.
     
     BTW, I initially intended on just buying one EZX that being Indie Folk but was tempted by the two pack deal. The result is that I ended selecting two kits from opposite ends of the drum spectrum: Indie Folk and Metal Machine.  
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    Re: Drumkit from Hell or Metal Machine--which should I get? 2013/08/30 08:17:42 (permalink)
    Good choice with the Metal Machine. I haven't used it, nor have I really heard it used anywhere that I know of. DKFH however, I have heard too much everywhere. I love it, never use it anymore. Sick of it. So good choice and have much success with both Metal Machine and Indie Folk ;)

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