You can, however, add X-Drums to combine elements of different libraries. S2.0 is fully compatible with previous Toontrack libraries, including dfh Superior and EZdrummer, although you can't mix and match kits freely. The instrument section in the right corner is the best place to audition kit sounds, as it's context-sensitive - alas, the main kit graphics aren't. Here you'll find memory status, master volume, and detailed parameters for each instrument, including velocity parameters and key assignments.

In use, although the window itself is dominated by either the drum kit or the mixer, the bottom quarter of the screen remains constant at all times. Once we got the hang of this, the level of variety available - even before we reached for the onboard effects - became apparent. However, given the additional memory required, not all of these load automatically, even when you fire up the full kit.

Finally, as well as overheads, there are five room mic options, recorded with Coles, U67 and C24 mics, among others.

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