1928 Ludwig Thumb Rod Samples

Steam-Bent Mahogany ...

This century-old drum was built in late 1928 and the first to wear the Ludwig & Ludwig badge widely introduced in 1929. From the 1928 Ludwig Catalog: “The hoops are hard maple, in natural finish with 16 nickel-plated thumb rods, patented Ludwig professional strainer and muffler, and best calf heads and choice snares.” Deep, dark, wonderful tones.

Specs:

‣ Dimensions: 3” x14”
‣ Shell: Solid Mahogany (steam bent)
‣ Batter Head: William Ludwig Selected Calfskin
‣ Resonant Head: Walberg & Auge Calfskin
‣ Snares: Snare Gut (sold in 20 foot coils)
‣ Tuning:
‣ Fundamental Pitch = 120 Hz
‣ Batter = 190 Hz
‣ Resonant = 195 Hz
‣ LUFS: -16.2

Included with purchase are 10 24-bit Sample Files with a sample rate of 48kHz, and 1 Roland SPD-SX compatible file (16-bit, 44.1kHz), all professionally tracked with 24 mics in our new South Studio designed specifically for drums.

1. Mastered Best Sample (_drumName.wav)

2. Sample with Close Mics

3. Sample with Overhead Mics

4. Sample with Room Mics

5. Sample with Wall Mics

6. Sample with Ceiling Mics

7. Sample with Floor boundary Mic

8. Sample with remote Stairway Mic

9. Sample with RimClick

10. Sample with Rimshot

11. Best Sample for Roland SPD-SX

Also included are 30 individual velocity samples with 5 different velocities containing 3 round robins each: one set of 15 files for All Mics, and one set of 15 for only Room Mics (excludes the close mics 1-5 below). This allows you to easily create MIDI files and/or trigger replacements.  You can also use the Room Mic-only velocity files for layering or creating a unique sound enhanced by our incredible drum tracking room.

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