Ministry Of Rock 2″ was created with one goal in mind: to create a virtual (software) instrument capable of producing sounds that could actually create a hit record or film score without any live drums, bass or guitar overdubs. The articulations and programming have been reworked based on real performances. The 57 GB collection is equipped with LIVE technology, which allows multisampled drums to sound like a live performance.
Produced by Nick Phoenix and recorded by Phoenix, Doug Rogers and Rhys Moody at Legendary EASTWEST Studios, Ministry Of Rock 2 features some of the industry’s top performers such as Shane Gibson, KoRn/Stork/Schwarzenator guitarist; Greg Suran, guitarist for Goo Goo Dolls/Avril Lavigne/Glee; Doug Rappaport, Edgar Winter/Potent guitarist; and Tal Bergman, drummer for Billy Idol, LL Cool J, Rod Stewart, Terence Trent Darby, Joe Zawinul.
Drums for Ministry Of Rock 2 were recorded at EASTWEST Studio 1 on three large rock kits from DW, Gretsch and Ludwig along with 6 additional snare drums. The best vintage and modern equipment from Neve, Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Manley, Fairchild, Royer, Chandler and Meitner was used to create the legendary sound. Repeated samples were recorded for everything, as well as extreme dynamics and three drum mic positions (close + room or close + compressed room) to get the desired sound and ultra-realistic performance. Any drum from any kit can be selected to create a custom kit, and there are 6 additional snare drums to choose from.
Ministry Of Rock 2 guitars were recorded on Fender Jaguar, Fender Telecaster Thinline, Carvin 7 String, Baritone, Gibson Les Paul and Schecter 7 String through Fender, Divided By Thirteen, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Bogner and Vox Amps. The samples use a circular system, hammer and tear legato, sliding legato and dozens of other techniques. Two-channel recordings allow you to choose the cool sound of a real amplifier or use a direct signal with popular plug-ins.
Ministry of Rock 2 also includes all of the updated content from the Hardcore Bass and Hardcore Bass XP, as well as the all-new Musicman Stingray 5-string bass with 7,000 samples and true legato. Fender, Hofner, Gibson, Silvertone, Rickenbacker, Musicman and Lakland basses have been recorded with large bass kits.
TOOLS
DRUMS
• 3 large rock kits (DW, Gretsch, Ludwig) recorded at East West Studio 1 plus 6 additional snare drums
• Any drum from any kit can be selected to create a custom kit, plus there are 6 additional snare drums to choose from .
• New LIVE technology lets multi-sampled drums sound like a live performance.
• Sample repetition for everything and extreme dynamics
• Multiple mic positions to tailor the sound to the right room
• Legendary sound from Neve, Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Manley, Fairchild, Royer, Chandler and Meitner equipment.
GUITAR
• Fender Jaguar, Fender Telecaster Thinline, Carvin 7 String, Baritone, Gibson Les Paul, Schecter 7 String
• Fantastic tones inspired by classical and contemporary recordings
• All guitars feature round-robin, hammer and break legato, slide legato and dozens of techniques.
• Two-channel recordings allow you to choose the cool sound of a real amplifier or use a direct signal with your favorite plug-ins.
• Fender, Divided By Thirteen, Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Bogner and Vox Amps MOR 2
BASSES
includes all of the updated content from Hardcore Bass and Hardcore Bass XP as well as the brand new 5-string Musicman Stingray.
• Fender, Hofner, Gibson, Silvertone, Rickenbacker, Musicman and Lakland basses
• PLUS brand new Musicman Stingray 5-string bass with 7,000 samples and true legato
• All basses recorded through large bass kits
• No faint dry sounds