Get the Drum Sounds of Your Dreams
Steven Slate Drums 5.5 is a Drum Virtual Instrument and Sample Library that includes the following:
- 148 Famous Artist & Legendary Modeled Drum Kit Presets
- Over 2,400 MIDI Grooves
- Versatile Kits For Rock, Metal, Jazz, Funk, Indie, Reggae, and More
- Lightning-Fast MIDI Mapping & Learning
- Steven’s Previously Unreleased OG One-Shot Snare Samples
- 135 Snares, 112 Kicks, 58 Toms
- 11 Hi-Hats, 14 Crashes, 6 Rides, 4 Splashes, 3 Chinas
- Ultra-Sleek New Resizable GUI
- New Smart-Velocity Triggering Algorithm for One-Shots
- Analog Processed and Raw Samples Recorded to 2-Inch Tape
- Import & Use 3rd Party Samples and Grooves
Steven Slate Drums 5.5 Features
Every Drum Sound Under The Sun
No other drum plugin has the range and versatility of SSD 5.5. With tons of legendary and artist-modeled drum kits in every style, your creative options are limitless. Whether you’re into rock, metal, jazz, funk, R&B, indie, reggae, or experimental, SSD 5.5 has you covered.
New Samples & MIDI Grooves
SSD 5.5 adds tons of new kits and samples, including Steven’s previously unreleased OG one-shot samples that started his career. With over 2,400 MIDI grooves and over 400 instruments, you can quickly get the perfect drum sound and groove. Now, you even have the option to import 3rd party grooves using the updated Grooves parameters. The new Smart-Velocity Triggering algorithm makes any one-shot sample blend perfectly with the rest of your kit.
Infinitely Customizable
The updated GUI in SSD 5.5 makes customizing your drums easier than ever. You have total control over the dynamics, panning options, and ADSR settings of each instrument. Effortlessly mix ambient room mics and close mics with custom routing options. Did we mention you can even change the size of the plugin?
Smarter E-Drumming
With smarter MIDI Learn & Map features, you’ll spend more time playing and less time mapping. The completely redesigned Map section lets you quickly customize your drum MIDI mappings on the fly. Editing your e-drumkit or drum pad mapping has never been easier.
Steven’s OG One-Shot Snare Samples
You’ve heard them in tons of top records and for the first time, you can use them in your songs. These are the samples that put Steven on the map. Mix these snare samples into your kits and you’ll instantly notice how much character they add. Mix and match the OG One-Shots to create custom snares Zeus himself will envy.
*SSD Full version currently not supported by GarageBand Big Sur
Description
System Requirements
macOS Minimum Requirements
System Specifications
- 1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
- 4 GB of RAM
- macOS 10.10 or later
- AAX, VST, and AU supporting DAW
Screen Resolution
- 1024 x 768 or higher
Licensing
- Machine ID or iLok dongle
64-bit DAW support only
*SSD Full version currently not supported by GarageBand Big Sur
Windows Minimum Requirements
System Specifications
- 1 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor or AMD equivalent
- 4 GB of RAM
- Windows 7 or later
- AAX, VST, and AU supporting DAW
Screen Resolution
- 1024 x 768 or higher
Licensing
- Machine ID or iLok dongle
64-bit DAW support only
Change Log
FAQs
Tutorials
Mix Ready Drums SSD5 + Slate Digital VMR #gettingstarted
Steven Slate shows you how to create a great mix ready drums in minutes with Steven Slate Drums 5 and the Slate Digital Virtual Mix Rack.
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Dean from Slate Companies walks through key features of SSD5. In addition, he shows you how to use it to create incredibly lifelike drum tracks with ease.
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Jet Jaguar explains techniques to program and improve your drum tracks with Steven Slate Drums 5 in this tutorial from The Recording Conservatory of Austin.
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