Toontrack Dark Matter (EZX) Download

Toontrack Dark Matter EZX delivers brutal, unpolished, and menacing drum sounds designed for metal, hardcore, and heavy rock. Recorded in the empty swimming pool drum room of the legendary Antfarm Studio, this expansion offers two mix-ready kits with deep, raw, and hauntingly powerful tones. Engineered by Tue Madsen (Meshuggah, Behemoth, Hatesphere), this EZX is perfect for any producer seeking dark and aggressive drum sounds.

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Introduction – A Bottomless Pool of Darkness

Dark, raw, and unrelenting—Toontrack Dark Matter EZX is a drum expansion that embodies pure sonic brutality. Designed for metal, hardcore, and heavy rock, this mix-ready collection delivers a sound that is unforgiving, intense, and deeply immersive. Recorded in an empty swimming pool drum room at the legendary Antfarm Studio in Denmark, this EZX captures an unmatched level of ambience and aggression.

Unique Recording Environment – The Antfarm Studio Swimming Pool

The recording location of a drum library defines its character, and Dark Matter EZX takes that to the extreme.nRecorded in an empty swimming pool at Antfarm Studio
Tile flooring and walls for a hard, reflective sound
Surrounding brick structure adds depth and natural ambience
Engineered by Tue Madsen – expert in extreme metal production

Two Complete Kits – Optimized for Aggression

Dark Matter EZX includes two full drum kits, sampled and processed to deliver maximum impact. These kits are pre-mixed and production-ready, so you can drop them into your tracks with minimal tweaking. Kit 1 – Brutal & Raw: Perfect for death metal, djent, and hardcore breakdowns.
Kit 2 – Deep & Punchy: Ideal for heavy rock, sludge, and doom metal.

Mix-Ready Presets – Instant Professional Sound

To help you get an incredible drum sound right away, Dark Matter EZX comes with a broad selection of professionally crafted mix presets, covering a range of dark and aggressive tones. Raw & Natural – Minimal processing for maximum flexibility.
Brutal & Heavy – Optimized for extreme metal mixes.
Punched & Polished – Perfect for modern hardcore and heavy rock.
Dark & Atmospheric – Adds eerie depth and reverb for cinematic intensity.