EastWest ProSamples Pop and Rock Drumloops (from Steve Smith Drums)

Featuring loops from EastWest’s STEVE SMITH'S RHYTHMIC JOURNEY which was awarded Keyboard's KEY BUY AWARD. Keyboard editor Greg Rule said "Steve Smith was a member of one of the most successful bands of the '80s, Journey, but don't pigeonhole him as a "pop drummer." Before, during, and after Journey, he recorded and performed a variety of styles - including jazz and fusion - on a world-class level, most notably with his band Vital Information.

This collection is first class. From start to finish, Steve's timing and feel are rock solid. I like the thick, rich drum sounds and the authority and precision of his playing. If your next song could benefit from world-class acoustic drum tracks, put this CD high on your shopping list." Keyboard reviewer Ken Hughes added "As you'd expect, Steve's drumming is perfect - and the recording quality is among the best I've heard. Lots of different sounds, all exceedingly well-engineered. There are fat, sustainy kicks, tight, punchy kicks, and a short list of tone-monster snare drums. Lovely, clean production all around, and I like that."

Formats: Audio, WAV, AIFF, ACID, EXS-24, AKAI