Hugh Padgham's Hitmaker SDX – The Making Of

Get a glimpse of what went on behind the scenes during the recording of the Hitmaker SDX, an expansion for Superior Drummer 3 by producer/mixer/engineer Hugh Padgham (Phil Collins, Genesis, Sting, The Police).

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[davidholloway]

Finally...I've been waiting for a Stewart Copeland kit for years. Thank you Toontrack.

[danepaulstewart]

OH GENTLEMEN!…
This is my favorite producer and engineer of the time, these are my favorite drummers of the time, and these were my favorite albums of the time.

NOTHING could be closer to Drum Heaven for me.

So THANK YOU.
Thank you…

[GlenKirkhamMusic]

Oh man, I thought Rooms of Hansa was the one.... Then I thought Decades was the one.... Then the Legacy of Rock became the one.. But no.... This, right here, is THE ONE.... The actual real life One... I instantly got my credit card out the second I heard that Copeland snare....Jeez, that 'Snap' is fabulous. Thank You Toontrack for keep coming up with these amazing SDX's.... You keep making em, I'll keep buyin em 👍😎

[godsofentropy]

Bought it a few days ago. This masterpiece has already a place in my future recordings. It's character and soul is just so enormous, so inspiring. I like a lot of SDX packs, but this one is so SPECIAL - if you want to sound huge, pop and try to mix your skills with the best sound in the world from 80s music era - it's irreplacable. There is no other library like this on the market. And I really like that we get two libraries in it - acoustic and lovely recorded and processed electronic drums.

[ParadNorthProd]

The console used for the Phil Collins "in the air tonight" sound (the Helios from the Townhouse) is right up the road from me now. ShoreFire Studios.

[hyoziisora]

In The Air Tonight!!! My all-time favorite drums sound!!👍

[echodub]

Damn, you guys impress me everytime you create a new SDX or EZX. This one here is a masterpiece! Awesome job, now i just have to wait for the download to finish!

[lemmoneye]

Brilliant! I was lucky enough to work with Hugh as he produced my old band. Lovely chap.

[juanfelipeacuna]

Toontrack always leading the way! I've always said this and I'll say it again. Toontrack has the best drum libraries for any genre out there.

[musiqsoundsproductions]

As soon as they said Manu and Peter Gabriel, I was sold! Secret World Live was the cd that got me started into drumming and my love for Yamaha Drums.

Same goes for Phill/Chester with Genesis and The Way We Walk and the Sonor sound.


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Baby dont you loose my number!

[bkf]

This is absolutely on of the best SDX along with Death for edrummers. It's a must have. Thanks TT for making this. As an Edrummer I'm loving it!

[ClayColey-ku]

It blows my mind how much goes into the making of these expansion packs. Great job fellas!!! Its always above and beyond with Toontrack

[neonether]

Damn TT is killing it with this one. Amazing choices and amazing execution. Sounds unreal.

[BobGuido]

Awesome Toontrack! Like many others, I'm awaiting the ported EZX version of this bombastic 80's library!

[ollid.]

Incredible! Of course, I don‘t wanna sound like Phil Collins BUT it will be great to use these superb gated drum sounds now for so many ideas that I haven‘t been able to proceed yet. Toontrack always surprises me!

[brandon]

It's great that Hugh is still working and telling stories of olden days

[gusirricl]

The DEFINITIVE gated reverb library, incredible! 👏

[keithdunwoody]

God I want this sdx so badly. Gonna save up. Love Hugh's work and I love SD3. I want Manu Katche in my tunes!

[eDrumsInANutshell]

Awwww, right from the moment Hugh talks about having used these old consoles.... It was so damn clear for me, that I have to grab this SDX. Really.
Just for me, beeing able to say: "Listen guys, these a samples recorded through the "Beatles" console!" I love those stories. Also the Ball and Biscuit mic story. AND I am 42, so I am a kid of the 80s.
I am a physicst ... and doing radiation therapy right now, but I really should have done some audio engineering kind of things. Ha!
And Norman? This guy is so lucky, working with all the creme de la creme engineers. This must be sooo cool!
Thank you for that Making Of!

[marcdanielnelson]

This is VERY VERY COOL. I love toms and I love everything about this video and new release. Wonder job! 🥁