1937 Ludwig 'The Pearl Swing' Solid Mahogany Samples

All original classic … 

Purchased from the private collection of Frankie Banali, this 7” deep Mahogany Shell drum features the innovative Single Sensitive strainer which allows the snares to extend beyond the shell for an even, controlled tone.  Nickel-plated hardware, aged solid wood shell, and original heads (complete with a repaired cigarette burn on resonant head) make this snare drum truly unique.

Specs:

• Dimensions: 7” x 14”

• Shell: Solid Mahogany

• Batter Head: Weather King Ambassador

• Resonant Head: Imperial Brand W.F.L.

• Snares: Ludwig 12-Strand

• Tuning:

  • Fundamental Pitch = 148 Hz

  • Batter = 168 Hz

  • Resonant = 336 Hz

• LUFS: -15.5

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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