Hans Zimmer features rock aristocrat Jason Bonham playing his grand-sounding DW Vistalite kit at iconic Los Angeles venues, as well as some exclusives. The most epic set, performed by the most epic drummer, in three epic locations, produced by the godfather of the epic composer, producer and sound engineer Hans Zimmer (one of the most successful, influential and prolific composers of his generation). His writing highlighted a generation of hugely successful films that turned over billions of dollars, countless awards and critical acclaim. Hans defined not only the compositional style, but also the production approach and sonic innovations that influenced a generation of composers.
Spitfire Audio is proud to introduce the legendary product line and its brilliant team of engineers, musicians and technicians. Where Hans Zimmer’s style and approach to sonic creativity is often copied or emulated, we are proud to present to the world at large HZ’s determined pioneering approach to cinematic percussion production. This is not an emulation or synthesis of his approach, but the very essence. The same studio, musicians, instruments, talented engineers with decades of experience, innovation and sophistication controlled by Hans himself. The same agonizing attention to detail, perfection, but most importantly, the endless selection of customization options you’ve come to expect from the greatest sonic artists.
HZ02 – Los Angeles features Jason Bonham and his exclusive DW Vistalite kit, recorded at the legendary Newman Stage at 20th Century Fox, The Sony Scoring Stage and The Cathedral. Recorded and mixed by several Grammy-winning engineers; Alan Myerson, Steve Lipson and Jeff Foster. The library also has exclusive additional content created by Hans himself. This is the definitive addition to our multifaceted London percussion anthology. Collection (29,477 samples, 35.6 hours, 34.3 GB WAV format, 22.7 GB NCW compression format (stereo only) recorded with round robins, dynamic layers, beater types and playing styles, GUI and scripts developed by back in London by the best sample makers in the world.
Quick Overview
Kontakt Player compatible
Powerful drum kit played by Jason Bonham
3 different and legendary locations;
Sony Scoring Stage
Newman Scoring Stage
Hans Zimmer’s personal huge space “The Cathedral”
Recorded and mixed both in Stereo and 5.1 Surround
Close and Room mic positions
Patches with Stereo mix only to save resources
Performance & Kickstarter kits & individual instruments patches for building your own template
Massive trailer/cinematic drums sound
Mixes by Alan Meyerson, Geoff Foster, and Hans Zimmer
… and more
Presets / Articulations / Mics / Mixes
Presets / Articulations
FOX, SONY & CATHEDRAL:
GM Performance Kit (basic mapping of core kit parts)
Snares (Variations of snares with varying sticks)
Cymbals (Variations of cymbals with various sticks)
Hihats
Kicks
Toms
Rides
20th CENTURY FOX KIT
CRASH
Bell – Sticks
Choke Hits – Stick
Choke Hits – With Kick
Crescendo – Stick
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits – Stick
Hits – With Kick BR1
CRASH RIDE
Bell Hits – Stick
Choke – Stick
Choke With Kick – Stick
Hits – Felt Hits – Stick
Hits – With Kick
Swells – Felt Mallet BR1
DUAL COMBO
Crescendo
Swells-Mallet
HI HAT
Bell Hits
Closed Hits
Closed Side Hits – Bamboo
Closed Side Hits
Closed Top Hits – Bamboo
Half Open Top Hits
Open Bell Hits
Open Hits
Pedal Close Hits
Pedal Crash Hits
Stomp Kick Long
Stomp Kick Short
RIDE
Bell – Stick
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits – Stick
Swell – Sustained
Swells – Felt Mallet
Swells – Sticks
With Kick – Choked
With Kick – Ringing
KICK
Flams – 2nd Beater
Flams Snare Wall – 2nd Beater
Hits – 1st Beater
Hits – 2nd Beater
Hits Snare Wall – 1st Beater
Hits Snare Wall – 2nd Beater
Hits Snares Off – 1st Beater
Hits Snares Off – 2nd Beater
NEWMAN BASS DRUM
Newman Bass Drum – Dolls Head Hits
SNARE-ALT
Center Edge Flams Snare Off
Center Rim Hits Snare On
Crescendo Snare On
Edge Hits Snare Off
Flams Snare Off
Flams Snare On
Ghost Snare Off
Ghost Snare On
Hits Snare Off
Hits Snare On
Rim Edge Flams Snare On
SNARE MAIN
Angle Hits
Center and Edge Hits
Center Edge Hits
Center Flams – Bamboo
Center Flams – Bamboo Snares Off
Center Flams – Felt Mallet
Center Flams – Felt Mallet Snares Off
Center Flams – Snares Off
Center Flams
Center Ghost – Bamboo
Center Ghost – Bamboo Snares Off
Center Ghost – Felt Mallet
Center Ghost – Felt Mallet Snares Off
Center Ghost – Snares Off
Center Ghost
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo Snares Off
Center Rim Hits – Snares Off
Center Rolls – Felt Mallet
Edge Hits – Bamboo Snares Off
Edge Hits – Snares Off
Hits- Bamboo
Hits – Bamboo Snares Off
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits – Felt Mallet Snares Off
Hits – Snares Off
Hits
Rim Flams
Rim Shot
Rolls – Felt Mallet Snares Off
Rolls – Snares Off
Rolls
Side Hits
HIGH TOM
Big Hits
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Felt Mallet
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits
Rolls – Felt Mallet
LOW TOM
Big Hits
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Felt Mallet
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits
Rolls – Felt Mallet
MID TOM
Big Hits
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Felt Mallet
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Felt Mallet
Hits
Rolls – Bamboo
SONY STAGE
CRASH
Crescendo
Grab Hits
Hits
CRASH CRASH RIDE
Crash Crash Ride Hits
CRASH RIDE
Crescendo
Hits
HI HAT
Clap
Closed Hits – Side
Closed Hits – Top
Half Open Hits
Open Close Hits
KICK
Hits
PRACTICE KICK
RIDE
Bell Hits
SNARE
Center Rim Hits
Chains Off
Hits
TOM HITS
Hi Tom
Low Tom
Mid Tom
RCP CATHEDRAL
CRASH
Crescendo – Mallet
Crescendo
Grab
Hits
Stomp Grab
Stomp Hits
CRASH RIDE
Crescendo – Mallet
Crescendo
Hits – Bell
Stomp Grab 2
Stomp Grab
Stomp Hits BR1
DW SNARE
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo Chain
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo No Chain
Center Rim Hits
Flams – Rim
Flams
Ghost Notes
Ghost Sticks
Head Edge Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Bamboo Chain
Hits – Bamboo No Chain
Hits
Rolls – Bamboo
Side Stick Hits
Side Stick Hits
HI HATS
Bell Hits
Chuck Hits
Half Open Hits
Open and Close Hits
Open Hits – Bamboo
Open Hits
Side Closed Hits – Bamboo
Side Closed Hits
Smash Hits
Stomp Grab
Top Closed Hits – Bamboo
Top Closed Hits
HI TOM
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Felt
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Felt
Hits
Rolls – Felt
KICK 1
1st Beater – Hits
2nd Beater – Hits
Flams
KICK 2
1st Beater – Hits (Snares Off)
1st Beater – Hits
2nd Beater – Hits (Snares Off)
2nd Beater – Hits
Flams (Snares Off)
Flams
KICK 3
1st Beater – Hits
2nd Beater – Hits
Flams
LA BRASS SNARE
Center Hits – Bamboo
Edge Hits – Bamboo
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Rim
Flams
Ghost Notes – Bamboo
Ghost Notes
Hits – Rim – Angle
Hits – Rim – Edge
Hits – Rim – Flams
Hits – Rim – Mid
Hits – Rim
Hits – Side
Hits
Rolls
LA BRASS SNARE TUNED
Flams – Rim
Flams
Grace Notes
Hits – RCE
Hits – Side
Hits
LOW TOM
Flams – Bamboo
Flams – Felt
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits – Felt
Hits
Rolls – Felt
MAPLE SNARE
Center Rim Hits – Bamboo
Center Rim Hits
Flams – Bamboo
Flams
Ghost Notes – Bamboo
Ghost Notes
Hits – Bamboo
Hits
MAPLE SNARE TUNED DOWN
Center Rim Hits – Mallet
Ghost Hits – Mallet
Ghosts Short – Mallet
Hits – Mallet
MID TOM
Flams – Bamboo
Flams
Hits – Bamboo
Hits
Rolls – Felt
NO CHAIN SNARE
Flams – Felt
Hits – Felt
Rolls – Felt
RIDE
Bell Hits
Crescendo – Mallets
Grab
Hits – Mallet
Hits
Stomp Grab
Stomp Hits
Mics & Mixes
GEOFF FOSTER
Close Mix
Gated Mix
Room Mix
Overhead Mix
ALAN MYERSON
Close
Room
Ambient
STEVE LIPSON
stereo mix
