2025 Slingerland Radio King Limited Edition Calfskin - SPL DrumXchanger Files
This Sample Pack contains two SPL DrumXchanger preset Instrument Files (.splx):
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with All Mics
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with Only Room Mics (excludes close mics)
Also included is a one-shot .wav file of the snare drum for MIDI replacement
The SPL instrument files are based on multiple velocity and round-robin samples, including rimshots (which can be controlled separately in DrumXchanger plug-in).
* NOTE - SPL DrumXchanger Plug-in is required and is not included. This only includes the Black Beauty Instrument files (.splx files). You can purchase SPL DrumXchanger here.
* Download links will be displayed on the checkout confirmation page for your purchased samples.
This Sample Pack contains two SPL DrumXchanger preset Instrument Files (.splx):
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with All Mics
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with Only Room Mics (excludes close mics)
Also included is a one-shot .wav file of the snare drum for MIDI replacement
The SPL instrument files are based on multiple velocity and round-robin samples, including rimshots (which can be controlled separately in DrumXchanger plug-in).
* NOTE - SPL DrumXchanger Plug-in is required and is not included. This only includes the Black Beauty Instrument files (.splx files). You can purchase SPL DrumXchanger here.
* Download links will be displayed on the checkout confirmation page for your purchased samples.
This Sample Pack contains two SPL DrumXchanger preset Instrument Files (.splx):
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with All Mics
Trigger Replacement Snare Drum with Only Room Mics (excludes close mics)
Also included is a one-shot .wav file of the snare drum for MIDI replacement
The SPL instrument files are based on multiple velocity and round-robin samples, including rimshots (which can be controlled separately in DrumXchanger plug-in).
* NOTE - SPL DrumXchanger Plug-in is required and is not included. This only includes the Black Beauty Instrument files (.splx files). You can purchase SPL DrumXchanger here.
* Download links will be displayed on the checkout confirmation page for your purchased samples.
Perhaps the Best Snare Ever Made …
This limited edition Slingerland Radio King 5x14, is #47 of only 50 made. DW bought the Slingerland brand from Gibson in 2019 and introduced a modern version of this classic snare drum at the 2025 NAMM show. It is a faithful recreation of the iconic 1930s and 1940s classic. True to its vintage design, this snare features a steam-bent, solid North American maple shell with an original 30-degree rounded bearing edge for rich and deep warmth. Complete with nickel-plated hardware featuring a 3-Point Strainer for precise snare wire control, Nickel-over-Brass Stick Chopper hoops, and engraved Radio King logos, this snare delivers both vintage aesthetics and powerful performance. The Calfskin batter head is made from U.S. calf hides processed with care using traditional methods from the 19th and 20th centuries. 0.25mm thick, similar to medium weight hides from vintage-era drumheads, this head is stretched across a metal hoop instead of a wooden hoop used on vintage heads, which provides consistent tuning. Sounds absolutely amazing!
Specs:
‣ Dimensions: 5” x 14”
‣ Shell: Steam Bent Solid Maple (by Craviotto)
‣ Batter Head: Slingerland Premium Calfskin by Bovid
‣ Resonant Head: Slingerland Radio King by Remo
‣ Snares: Slingerland 20-strand Extended
‣ Tuning:
‣ Fundamental Pitch = 195 Hz
‣ Batter = 277 Hz
‣ Resonant = 359 Hz
‣ LUFS: -15.9
Take a listen …
Tracking Signal Chain Used across 24 Mics:
Top: Lauten Audio Snare Mic > Neve 1073 > dbx 160
Top: Sennheiser 409 > Neve 1073 > dbx 160
Top: SM57 > Neve 1073 > dbx 160
Shell: SM57 > Neve 1073 > dbx 160
Bottom: SM57 > Neve 1073 > Pultec EQP > dbx 560
Front: AKG 414 > Newton > SPL TDx
Stereo Overheads: sE T-1’s > UA 710 > UA 1176
Stereo Room: R-121’s > API 212L
Stereo Room: Coles 4038’s > API 212L
Stereo Room: Lewitt 440’s > SSL SuperAnalogue
Room behind Gobo: AKG P220 > UA 6176
Room: Beyerdynamic M 160 > SSL SuperAnalogue
Floor: Lauten Audio 220 FET > Neve 517
Ceiling KSM32 > UA 710
Ceiling: MXL 250 > UA 610 > Distressor
Ceiling: R144 > SSL SuperAnalogue
Wall (barn wood): AKG 214 > Neve 511 > Distressor
Wall (brick): KSM32 > UA 710 > UA 1176
Wall (quadratic diffuser): 47 FET > UA 710 > UA 1176
Remote Stairway: R1 MKIII > SSL SuperAnalogue > Pultec EQP > Bluey 1176
