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Hertz Drums 2 Blue Pack: Japan Hybrid Drum Expansion

Hertz Drums 2 Blue Pack is an expansion pack for Hertz Drums 2 that adds a Japan Hybrid drum kit sound and a set of snares, kicks, cymbals and presets for modern metal, rock and progressive rock drums.

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01Overview

Hertz Drums 2 Blue Pack is built for producers who want a modern drum sound that still stands apart from typical rock and metal kits. Hertz Instruments describes the pack as a route to a contemporary tone without the sameness of mainstream productions. It is an add-on rather than a standalone instrument, so you need a full copy of Hertz Drums 2 to load it. Its focus is on the toms, kicks and snares, with a range of cymbals and percussion to round out the kit.

Best for

Metal drum tracks
Djent rhythm grooves
Progressive rock drums
Power metal kits
Modern rock drums

Developer: Hertz Instruments
Category: Expansion Packs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five kick drums in black, maple, birch and American maple shells
Five snare drums in wood, dark brass, steel and bell brass
Five Japan Hybrid toms from 8 to 16 inches
Byzance 14-inch hi-hat and raw 22-inch ride
Three custom crashes, three splashes and two trash china cymbals
Classic tambourine and wood stick percussion
Sixteen presets, including Power Metal and Prog Rock

03In depth

Japan Hybrid Toms and a Matched Kick and Snare Selection

The pack's toms were sampled at Hertz Studio from a Hybrid Japan kit. Hertz Instruments describes these shells as louder, fatter and more dynamic than many other kits, which is the core of the sound. The developer says the snares and kicks were chosen to work together as a set, so you can build a full kit without mixing unrelated sources.

The kit offers five kick drums, including black, maple, birch and American maple shells, along with five snares in wood, dark brass, steel, bell brass and classic brass options. This gives you distinct snare colors for different song sections without leaving the pack.

Cymbals, Presets and Use Cases for Metal and Rock Drums

Beyond the drum shells, the pack includes a 14-inch Byzance hi-hat, a raw 22-inch ride, three custom crashes, three splashes, two trash china cymbals, a classic tambourine and a wood stick. The Hertz Instruments listing names metal, djent, progressive rock, rock and power metal as the intended styles.

The pack ships with 16 presets, including Power Metal, Art Rock, Brit Pop, Classic Metal, Epic Rock, Prog Rock and Thrasher Kit, which gives you starting points for each style before you adjust the kit to your mix.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Hertz Instruments
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Hertz Drums 2 Blue Pack?

You need a full copy of Hertz Drums 2 installed, because this is an expansion pack and does not work on its own.

What styles is the Blue Pack designed for?

Hertz Instruments lists metal, djent, progressive rock, rock and power metal as its intended styles.

What is inside the Blue Pack?

The pack includes five kicks, five snares, five Japan Hybrid toms, a hi-hat, a ride, three crashes, three splashes, two china cymbals, a tambourine, a wood stick and sixteen presets.