The is an essential expansion for anyone who wants to move beyond the "Latin preset" on a drum machine. It captures the feel of a real percussion section: the push and pull of the clave, the swing of the cascara, and the raw energy of a slap on a conga.
For producers who aren't trained in complex Afro-Cuban polyrhythms, the expansion includes an extensive library of authentic MIDI grooves. These cover traditional styles like Son, Mambo, Bembe, and Chacha, allowing you to drag and drop professional performances directly into your project.
Recorded at the legendary Sear Sound Studios in New York City, capturing the natural warmth and acoustic ambience of a classic tracking room. toontrack latin cuban percussion ezx ekspansi top
: Timbales (Macho/Hembra), Claves, Guiros, and Shekeres.
Compare the vs. the Latin Cuban Drums EZX in more detail. The is an essential expansion for anyone who
Drop a bassline or guitar riff into EZdrummer 3, and the software will automatically search the Latin Cuban Percussion EZX library to find a rhythm that perfectly complements your audio file.
The magic of this EZX stems directly from its creation by a world-class team in a world-famous environment. The library was recorded at the legendary in New York, a room renowned for its iconic Neve console and an enviable collection of classic microphones. At the helm was producer and engineer Dave Kowalski , a Grammy Award-winning and Emmy-nominated engineer whose keen ear for detail ensures that every nuance of the instruments is captured in stunning quality. But the true star behind the sounds is the percussionist Richie Flores . A Brooklyn-born, Puerto Rico-raised musician, Flores is one of the most in-demand percussionists in the world. He began his professional career at just 13, becoming the youngest musician to travel with a band outside of Puerto Rico. Since then, he has performed on numerous Grammy Award-winning records and has collaborated with legends like Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, and Eddie Palmieri, bringing a lifetime of experience and soul to every single note sampled. These cover traditional styles like Son, Mambo, Bembe,
Whether you are creating traditional salsa, timba, or modern pop, rock, and R&B, this expansion provides an essential rhythmic battery that goes far beyond standard stock samples. Key Specifications of the Expansion
The standout feature of this EZX expansion is its comprehensive MIDI library. Afro-Cuban music relies heavily on interlocking polyrhythms and the foundational "clave" concept. Programming these from scratch without a background in Latin music can take hours.
The is a professional-grade expansion pack for Toontrack EZdrummer and Superior Drummer designed to deliver authentic, mix-ready Afro-Cuban rhythms. Recorded at the legendary Sear Sound Studios in New York, this expansion features 17 essential instruments performed by world-class percussionist Richie Flores . Core Specifications
A sample library is only as good as the MIDI that drives it. The Latin Cuban Percussion EZX excels in this area, as it includes a large library of MIDI grooves performed live by Richie Flores himself. These performances capture the nuanced dynamics, ghost notes, and natural timing fluctuations of a living, breathing percussionist, which is an essential element for creating authentic-sounding tracks that avoid the stiff, mechanical feel of programmed MIDI.