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Hertz Drums 2 Christian Donaldson Signature Pack: Metal Drum Expansion

The Hertz Drums 2 Christian Donaldson Signature Pack is an expansion pack for Hertz Drums 2 that adds drum samples and presets based on the sound of metal producer Christian Donaldson. It requires a full copy of Hertz Drums 2 to run.

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01Overview

This expansion pack brings drum sounds associated with Christian Donaldson to Hertz Drums 2. Hertz Instruments says the samples were captured at Christian's studio and are intended for heavy material such as death metal, black metal and thrash metal. The pack adds a set of kit pieces, extra articulations on the hi-hat, toms, crashes and splashes, and a collection of twelve presets for building drum tracks.

Best for

Death metal drums
Black metal drum tracks
Thrash metal drumming
Heavy drum production
E-drum mapping

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

02Key features

What you get

Expansion pack for Hertz Drums 2, requires a full copy of the main instrument
Kit includes three bass drums, three snares and five toms
Hi-hat offers 12 articulations
Toms include Shallow Right and Left Hand articulations
Crashes and splashes each have Edge and Tip articulations
Twelve included presets
Samples described as mix-ready and compatible with e-drum mapping

03In depth

Kit Pieces and Articulations

The pack includes three bass drums, three snares, five toms, a hi-hat, a ride, three crashes, three splashes and a china. The bass drums and snares are offered in several shells, including Prestige Birch, Rough Brass, Black Nickel Over Brass and Masterworks Reference options.

Articulation coverage is the main addition. The hi-hat has 12 articulations, the toms add Shallow Right Hand and Left Hand articulations, and each crash and splash offers both Edge and Tip articulations. The samples are described as mix-ready and compatible with advanced e-drum mapping.

Presets and Intended Use

The pack ships with twelve presets, including Christian's Default, DeathRider, Ragnarok, Sub Destroyer, Roomy Doominator and WarHammer, giving a starting point for different tones and room settings.

The developer lists the projects associated with Christian Donaldson's drum work as examples of the style, including Suffocation, Shadow of Intent, Cryptopsy, Beyond Creation and The Agonist. The pack is aimed at producers working in metal genres.

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 this pack?

You need a full copy of Hertz Drums 2 installed. This product is an expansion pack and does not run on its own.

What does the pack add to Hertz Drums 2?

It adds kit pieces, including three bass drums, three snares, five toms, a hi-hat, a ride, three crashes, three splashes and a china, along with articulation options for the hi-hat, toms, crashes and splashes. It also includes twelve presets.

What music is this pack designed for?

The developer targets metal genres, including death metal, black metal and thrash metal, and points to Christian Donaldson's work on albums by Suffocation, Cryptopsy and Shadow of Intent as reference.