ToonTrack Funkmasters EZX

The Funkmasters EZX was recorded in Nashville’s renowned Sound Kitchen Studios and captures the legacy of two of the most innovative, inspiring and influential instrumentalists of our time. Meet the principal drummers in James Brown’s band: Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks.

Fans and critics cite the collective era of these two drummers, who often played in tandem, as the pinnacle of funk music. Samples and looped audio of their original beats would go on to become the foundation of hip hop, their grooves gave birth to countless genres and the use of their breaks inspired innovation within the techniques of DJ-ing.

This product doesn’t only unveil the audio legacy of these two remarkable artists, it captures their touch, feel and timing in a MIDI library with signature grooves, played by the masters themselves.

FEATURE SPOTLIGHT

• Sampled by two of the most influential drummers ever: Clyde Stubblefield and John “Jabo” Starks

• Two separate kits available in separate interfaces

• A plate reverb as well as a vinyl effect, adding a subtle vintage vinyl player hizz, available in the mixer

• Extensive MIDI library included

INSTRUMENT LIST

John “Jabo” Starks setup

Kick drum:

• Yamaha Maple Custom 22″

Snare drum:

• Yamaha Mahogany 6×14″

Toms:

• Yamaha Maple Custom 12″

• Yamaha Maple Custom 13″

• Yamaha Maple Custom 16″

Hats:

• 14″ MEINL Byzance Medium Hihat

Crash:

• 16″ MEINL Byzance Medium Crash

Ride:

• 18″ MEINL Medium Ride

Woodblock:

• MEINL Woodblock

Clyde Stubblefield setup

Kick drum:

• Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute 20″

Snare drum:

• Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute 7×14″

Toms:

• Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute 13″

• Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute 14″

• Yamaha Birch Custom Absolute 16″ Hats:

• 14″ MEINL Byzance Medium Hihat Crash:

• 18″ MEINL Thin Crash

Ride:

• 20″ MEINL Medium Ride

Woodblock:

• MEINL Woodblock

Clyde Stubblefield and John ”Jabo” Starks use Yamaha (trademark property of Yamaha Corporation) drums with Remo (trademark property of Remo Inc.) heads, MEINL (trademark property of Roland Meinl Musikinstrumente GmbH & Co. KG) cymbals and Vic Firth (trademark property of Vic Firth Inc.) drumsticks.