STUDIO STANDARD from the Handy Drums plugin series offers a pre-mixed, sampled Yamaha Maple Custom drumset designed for general music production. This virtual drumset delivers high-quality, album-ready drum sounds right out of the box, making it ideal for users seeking immediate, polished drum tracks. Each drum component blends seamlessly as part of an acoustic drum kit, providing a cohesive and natural sound experience.

The plugin features a clean and intuitive interface with essential controls such as drum mapping and routing, ensuring ease of use without sacrificing functionality. Users can fine-tune individual drum elements through the included mixer, allowing adjustments that maintain the integrity of the overall drumset. This straightforward design supports quick workflow integration for producers at any skill level.

At its core is a warm and full-bodied 6-piece Yamaha Maple Custom kit known for its punchy tone and natural tom sustain. While primarily dry, the kit includes room ambiance that preserves the authentic studio sound. It is well-suited for a variety of modern music styles and allows for additional reverb to match specific production needs. The plugin also includes a complete range of percussion instruments common in General MIDI setups, plus a variable hi-hat controlled with a simple system that simulates six openness stages using minimal inputs.