Introducing our first collection of multitrack drum sessions customized specifically for Pro Tools.  Simon Phillips Session Tracks contains custom Pro Tools .ptf templates for all 34 sessions, already mixed utilizing native Avid plug-ins, and includes additional tracks for guitar, keys and vocals, as well as reverb, delay and chorus all ready to go so you can get creative straight from the start.

Also included are the stereo loop versions in REX2, AIFF, WAV and Stylus RMX formats, as well as a ReFill version for Reason, allowing you to use the grooves and samples in the DAW of your choice!

About Simon Phillips Sessions:
Chock full of essential loops to form the building blocks of your rock songs, Session Tracks features master drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani, Mick Jagger, Toto etc.) laying down groove after groove, inspired by some of rock’s greatest moments, from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin to ZZ Top. No MIDI, no machines - just REAL DRUMS played by one of the best drummers in the world.

Throughout 34 ‘Drum Sessions’ across a wide range of tempos, Simon Phillips turns in a dynamic performance across a variety of rock styles from Brit hard rock to Texas blues. Each ‘Drum Session’ contains all the parts you’ll need to create your song (Verse, Chorus, Fills etc). Simply choose a drum session that matches your tempo and feel, then drag and drop the parts into your sequencer software and arrange as you like to create professional drum tracks in seconds. Mix and match loops from different sets and use the full single-hit collection to add crash cymbals, kicks or extras to the loops to increase realism or build your own custom kits.

Stereo Loop Sessions Contain:
Over 400 stereo drum loops arranged in 34 Drum Sessions
WAV, REX2, AIFF (Apple Loops) and Stylus RMX formats
Complete Stereo single hit library including snares, kicks, toms and cymbals

Simon’s gear list

For the recording Simon used his own Tama Starclassic Maple Kit - 

Kick drums:
16" x 24"

Toms:
7" x 10", 9" x 12", 10" x 13", 11" x 14", 12" x 15", 13" x 16"

Snares:
Drum Paradise "HitMaker" 5" x 14", 1939 Leady 6-1/2" x 14", 1974 Ludwig 402 6-1/2" x 14", Tama Starclassic Piccolo 3-3/4"x 14", Tama "Pageant" 5" x 12"

Zildjian "A" Custom cymbals:
14" HiHats, 22" Ride, 19", 18" & 17" Crashes, 12" Splash, 10" SR Hats, 22" Oriental China & 22" A Custom China.

Pro Mark Signature Sticks.

Microphones:
Shure SM57 for Snare, Shure KSM27s for the Toms, AKG 414 for Hats, AKG 460s for Overheads and Yamaha NS10/20 Subkick mics and Shure Beta 52 for the Kicks.