Eastwest Drumx.
EastWest DrumX is a virtual drum instrument developed in collaboration with legendary producer and songwriter Jimmy Jam. Combining the sound of ten classic drum machines with hundreds of exclusive grooves, DrumX provides a complete environment for creating, sequencing, and shaping modern drum parts.
From iconic analog rhythms to punchy digital textures, DrumX brings together carefully sampled versions of legendary machines including the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, LinnDrum, LM-1, DR-55, DR-110, DMX, DrumTraks, and SP-12. Each machine features detailed samples with multiple variations, tape saturation options, room microphone captures, and machine-specific controls.
The instrument features a 16-pad interface and built-in step sequencer for programming and performing rhythms. Individual pads can be edited in detail using the Pad Inspector, while built-in effects and sound-shaping tools provide additional control over the character of each sound.
DrumX Volume 1 also includes hundreds of grooves programmed and curated by Jimmy Jam, covering styles such as Dance, Industrial, R&B, Funk, Pop, Hip Hop, and Ballad. The included Jimmy Jam Kits, custom samples, Groove Engine, and hybrid layering tools make it easy to build everything from classic drum machine patterns to more complex and contemporary sounds.
Features
- Developed in collaboration with legendary producer Jimmy Jam
- 10 classic drum machines in one instrument
- Includes TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, LinnDrum, LM-1, DR-55, DR-110, DMX, DrumTraks, and SP-12
- Hundreds of exclusive Jimmy Jam grooves
- Grooves covering Dance, Industrial, R&B, Funk, Pop, Hip Hop, and Ballad styles
- 16-pad interface with built-in step sequencer
- Per-pad editing and Pad Inspector controls
- Multiple tape saturation options
- Room microphone captures and round-robin variations
- Machine-specific sound controls
- Jimmy Jam Kits for ready-to-use drum combinations
- DX All Kits for custom kit building
- DX Pitched instruments for chromatic drum performance
- DX Stacks for layering sounds from multiple drum machines
- DX Layers for switching between machine variations
- Exclusive custom samples curated by Jimmy Jam
- Built-in Groove Engine
- Professional master effects
- Standalone operation or DAW plug-in use
- Compatible with Mac and Windows
- VST 2/3, AU, and AAX support
- Powered by the EastWest Opus engine