EastWest DrumX

EastWest DrumX | The Ultimate Rhythm Workstation, Created by Legendary Producer Jimmy Jam, Featuring 10 Classic Drum Machines

Infusing Legendary Soul, Recreating Classic Rhythm Machine Sounds That Defined Generations

EastWest DrumX is a flagship virtual drum machine software instrument launched by EastWest in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning legendary producer Jimmy Jam, meticulously sampled 10 of the most iconic hardware drum machines in history. It's not just a sound library, but a complete rhythm creation system, featuring a powerful built-in step sequencer, a professional-grade effects chain, and hundreds of exclusive, musical Grooves personally programmed by Jimmy Jam, injecting soul into your beat production.

Compared to traditional sampled drum machine sound libraries, DrumX's core advantage lies in its 'Groove-First' creative philosophy. It not only provides the pure sounds from classic machines like the TR-808 and LinnDrum but also, through Jimmy Jam's Groove programming, allows users to start creating from a vibrant and musical foundation, completely transforming the traditional software instrument production workflow, enabling producers to focus on the music itself rather than tedious technical settings.

Quick Facts Product Overview

品牌：EastWest
型號：DrumX
軟體類型：Virtual Instrument / Drum Machine
插件格式：AAX, AU, VST 2, VST 3
收錄鼓機數量：10 Classic Models
內建律動：Hundreds by Jimmy Jam
適用場景：Hip-Hop Production, 80s Retro Pop Arrangement, Electronic Dance Music Creation, R&B Beat Production, Film and TV Scoring

Who is EastWest DrumX for?

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適合誰購買

Hip-Hop or Pop producers seeking classic 80s, 90s drum machine sounds, who need the most authentic vintage tones.
Arrangers or songwriters who need to quickly achieve professional-grade, groovy rhythms to accelerate their creative workflow.
Musicians who want to experience hardware drum machine workflows in a digital environment and perform in-depth sound design.
Fans of Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, music enthusiasts who want to explore the secrets of legendary producers' rhythm programming.

誰不適合購買

Producers seeking realistic acoustic drum or percussion sounds, as this product focuses on electronic drum machines.
Users who do not need built-in sequencers or Groove features and only want to use one-shot drum samples.

EastWest DrumX Core Technologies and Features

傳奇製作人 Jimmy Jam 操刀：Includes hundreds of exclusive Grooves personally programmed by Jimmy Jam, producer of 42 Billboard #1 hits, covering Pop, Hip-Hop, R&B Funk, and more, providing an unparalleled musical starting point for your creations.
10 款經典鼓機完整收錄：Meticulously sampled 10 legendary drum machines that defined music history, including TR-808, TR-909, LinnDrum, LM-1, SP-12, and more. Each sound has undergone multiple Tape Saturation treatments and retains the characteristic parameter controls of the original hardware.
強大的 16-pad 步進編曲器：An intuitive 16-pad (4x4) interface combined with a powerful Step Sequencer, supporting up to 64 steps, independent step resolution, accent, and global swing adjustment, allowing you to easily program or adapt complex rhythms.
深度聲音設計控制：Each Pad has an independent Pad Inspector for adjusting volume, phase, tuning, and filters, and can be blended with real Room Ambience recorded at the world-class EastWest Studios, offering immense sound shaping flexibility.
專業級效果器鏈：Equipped with a full suite of professional-grade bus effects, including SSL Bus Compressor, Tape Saturation, Bitcrusher, Transient Shaper, as well as the Echoplex tape delay-based EP-1 Delay and Convolution Reverb, providing a one-stop solution for sound refinement.
多樣化的音色組合工具：In addition to the preset Jimmy Jam Kits, it offers modes like DX Pitched (chromatic playback), DX Stacks (stacked sounds), and DX Layers (layered sounds), allowing you to create unique hybrid drum sounds and melodic lines.

Detailed Explanation of the 10 Classic Drum Machines Included

The TR-808: The King of Drum Machines

Released in 1980, it defined the sound of Hip-Hop, Electro, and R&B. Its deep Kick and crisp Snare have become classics in music history. DrumX captures all 808 sounds, offering up to 4 round-robin variations, and retains key parameter controls such as Kick's Tone/Decay and Snare's Tone/Snap.

The TR-909: The Foundation of Dance Music

Released in 1983, it is the cornerstone of electronic dance music like House and Techno. Its powerful Kick and Snare with adjustable Snap are hallmarks of club music. DrumX captures 11 909 sounds and features detailed parameter sampling for Kick's Tone/Decay/Attack and Snare's Pitch/Snap/Decay.

The LM-1: The Pioneer of Sampled Drums

The first drum machine to use real drum samples, released in 1980, it revolutionized music production. Its use by legendary artists like Prince made it the sound of an era. DrumX captures its 11 sounds and retains comprehensive Pitch control and Hi-hat Decay control.

The LinnDrum: The Sound of 1980s Pop

It defined the sound of 80s Pop and New Wave, appearing on countless classic records by Michael Jackson, Peter Gabriel, and more. DrumX captures 23 LinnDrum sounds, including 7 Snare variations, and retains its iconic Pitch control.

The DMX: Hip-Hop's Secret Weapon

The workhorse of early Hip-Hop and Electro, the signature sound of groups like Run-D.M.C. Its crisp digital Snare and powerful Kick offered a hard-hitting style distinct from the 808. DrumX captures 16 DMX sounds and provides comprehensive Pitch and Attack controls.

The SP-12: The Beat Machine of Hip-Hop

A groundbreaking sampling drum machine that first allowed producers to record their own sounds. Its factory sounds became classics in Hip-Hop and Funk. DrumX includes up to 26 of its sounds, the most of any machine, and offers extensive Pitch and Decay controls.

Other Included Machines

TR-606: Full of raw Lo-Fi energy, with punchy, attitude-filled drum sounds.
DR-55: One of the first affordable programmable drum machines, with gritty Lo-Fi sounds.
DR-110: The successor to the DR-55, adding unique electronic Clap and other sounds.
DrumTraks: Features individual outputs and real-time Pitch control, highly favored by studio professionals.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

軟體類型	Virtual Instrument / Drum Machine
平台	Mac, PC
插件格式	AAX, AU, VST 2, VST 3
授權方式	iLok Account (No physical iLok USB required)
軟體需求	EastWest OPUS Engine v1.6.3 or newer (Free Download)
作業系統 (Mac)	macOS 10.13 or newer
作業系統 (PC)	Windows 10 or newer (64-bit)
硬體需求 (Mac)	Intel Core i5 or higher, Apple M1 (Native Support)
硬體需求 (PC)	Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
記憶體 (RAM)	16GB or more recommended
硬碟空間	SSD recommended for optimal performance

EastWest DrumX Pros and Cons

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Pros

Hundreds of Grooves personally programmed by legendary producer Jimmy Jam, offering extremely high musicality and inspirational value.
Own 10 of history's most classic drum machines, meticulously sampled with retained hardware parameter controls.
Integrated step sequencer and professional effects, providing a complete all-in-one rhythm production experience.
Multiple tape saturation options, easily adding analog warmth and grit to sounds.

Notes to Know

Requires EastWest's OPUS playback engine to run (available for free download).
Focuses on classic electronic drum machine sounds; does not include acoustic drum kits or modern synthetic drum sounds.
Cannot import user's own drum samples (one-shot samples).

EastWest DrumX FAQ

Q：What is the difference between EastWest DrumX software instrument and other drum machine VSTs?

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A：The biggest difference is that DrumX includes hundreds of Grooves personally programmed by legendary producer Jimmy Jam, offering a unique musical starting point rather than just a passive sound library, making creation more inspiring.

Q：I'm new to music production, is DrumX suitable for me?

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A：Absolutely. The built-in Jimmy Jam Grooves serve as excellent learning templates and creative inspiration, allowing beginners to quickly create professional-level rhythms and understand the rhythmic structure of classic genres, making it an excellent learning tool.

Q：To what extent can DrumX's sounds be adjusted?

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A：The adjustability is very high. In addition to basic volume and pitch, DrumX retains many original hardware parameter controls (such as 808's Tone/Decay) and offers various tape saturation options, filters, and professional effects, making it extremely versatile.

Q：Do I need to purchase a physical iLok USB Key to use DrumX?

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A：No. EastWest products use the iLok licensing system, but you only need to register a free iLok account to store your license on your computer or in iLok Cloud, without needing to purchase a physical USB hardware dongle.

THINK2 Warranty & Support

Software Purchase Information

Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.

Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.

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