SSD Blackbird Expansion
The deal
$49 at Plugin Boutique (down from $149). The sale runs through December 31, 2026.
What it is
SSD Blackbird Expansion is a drum sample expansion pack for Steven Slate Drums. It was recorded in spring 2014 at Blackbird Studios in Nashville with drummer Chris Tyrell, across three classic rooms. The kits use vintage microphones, gear, and drums spanning fifty years, so the sound leans toward big, polished studio rock and pop drums.
Who it's for
Producers and mixers who already use Steven Slate Drums and want more room character and kit variety for rock, pop, and band-style productions. It requires the SSD virtual instrument to run.
Key features
- The pack includes 6 kick drum samples, 10 snares, and 7 tom sets
- It adds 2 hi-hats, 1 ride, and 4 crashes for SSD
- It runs in VST2, AU, and AAX formats on macOS 10.10+ and Windows 7+
