Stormdrum 3 by EastWest Sounds percussion virtual instrument interface

Stormdrum 3: Percussion Virtual Instrument by EastWest Sounds

Stormdrum 3 is a percussion virtual instrument from EastWest Sounds, built on the OPUS 64-bit software and featuring performances by master percussionists Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis and Chalo Eduardo. It runs as VST2, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Stormdrum 3 is a percussion instrument that draws on instruments from Mickey Hart's private collection and additional instruments from the Remo collection. It was produced by Nick Phoenix, creator of the earlier Stormdrum 1 and 2 collections, and recorded at EastWest Studio 1. The library includes tempo-synced percussion performances, and its new FX section adds an SSL EQ and dynamics channel strip, a transient shaper, an SSL stereo bus compressor and an upgraded stereo reverb.

Best for

Film scoring percussion
Epic trailer percussion
Game soundtrack percussion
Tempo-synced percussion parts
Percussion sound design

Developer: EastWest Sounds
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Instruments selected from Mickey Hart's private collection
Additional instruments hand-picked by Remo from his private collection
Performances by Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis and Chalo Eduardo
Tempo-synced percussion performances included
Five user-controllable mic positions for each instrument
Recorded at EastWest Studio 1
SSL EQ and dynamics channel strip in the FX section
SSL Stereo Bus Compressor and transient shaper included
Upgraded true stereo reverb from EastWest
64-bit OPUS software on macOS and Windows

03In depth

Percussion Performances and Sound Processing

Stormdrum 3 is built around performances from Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis and Chalo Eduardo, with tempo-synced percussion parts directed and played by Mickey Hart alongside Greg Ellis, Chalo Eduardo and Nick Phoenix. Each instrument offers five user-controllable mic positions, so you can shape the room and close-up character of a sound within the instrument itself.

The bundled FX section is built on EastWest's OPUS software and includes SSL processing: an EQ and dynamics channel strip, a transient shaper and the SSL Stereo Bus Compressor. EastWest's reverb is included as an upgraded true stereo reverb with new features. The developer also includes its Amp Simulator and Ohmicide multi-band distortion from Ohm Force for sound design work.

Formats, System Requirements and Who It Suits

Stormdrum 3 is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats and is listed for Windows and macOS. The OPUS software is described as 64-bit on both platforms. The listed macOS requirements are Mac OS X 10.13 or later, 8 GB of memory, 86 GB of disk space and a quad-core CPU running at 2.7 GHz or above. The listed Windows requirements are Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers, 8 GB of memory, 86 GB of disk space and a quad-core CPU at 2.7 GHz or above.

The library suits producers and composers who need percussion for film, games and other scoring work, as well as anyone looking for ready-made percussion performances rather than programmed drum patterns.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	EastWest Sounds
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Stormdrum 3 support?

Stormdrum 3 is listed in VST2, AU and AAX formats. The system requirements also mention VST-3 for both platforms.

Which operating systems are supported?

The product is listed for Windows and macOS. The Windows entry calls for Windows 10 with ASIO sound drivers, and the macOS entry calls for Mac OS X 10.13 or later.

How much disk space and memory does it need?

The listed requirements are 8 GB of memory and 86 GB of disk space on both platforms, with a quad-core CPU running at 2.7 GHz or above.

Does Stormdrum 3 include effects?

Yes. The FX section includes an SSL EQ and dynamics channel strip, a transient shaper, the SSL Stereo Bus Compressor and an upgraded true stereo reverb from EastWest.