Japanese Taiko Percussion BFD3

P2P | 28 June 2022 | 2.19 GB | Grooves: 18.4 MB

Traditional Taiko

Taiko groups have wowed audiences the world over with their visually arresting performances, earth-rumbling bass, pure percussive volume, dynamics, and rhythm. The unmistakable taiko sound has also gained acceptance in many applications far removed from traditional Japanese music. And yet the taiko — the king of Japanese traditional instruments — has been missing from the ranks of professional sound libraries. SONICA Instruments at last brings you the sound of the taiko in a carefully crafted FXpansion BFD2.1 library.

Trinity Drums 2 KONTAKT

P2P | 16 August 2024 | 4.14 GB

A NEW ERA IN DRUMS

TRINITY DRUMS 2 is a powerful mix of cinematic and modern grooves housed in a versatile, cutting-edge percussive virtual instrument for the FREE KONTAKT PLAYER. The included rhythms make it easy for you to craft massive drum hits and epic subs; softer, tension-building hits; or electronic and funkadelic grooves all synced to be used in real time. All the rhythms are built from high-quality percussion recordings and sounds by the sound design specialists at BOOM Library and produced by our skilled team of composers.

Sonic Images Library Vol.1-2 AKAi

TZ7iSO | 26.04.2003 | Vol.1+Vol.2: 265.17 MB

Musical Effects, Drums & Percussion, Synth, Orchestral, Choir blends. A standard in anyone´s rack. This acclaimed library was created by film & television composer Christopher Franke (former Tangerine Dream). Christophers credits include Babylon 5, Universal Soldier, Risky Business and many others. The library encompasses everything from lush string and choir pads, to compelling musical effect and percussion.

The Rhythm Collector DVD 2007

English | DVD5 | MPEG2 @ 8 Mbit/s | 720×480 | 4.04 GB

AC3 Stereo @ 192 Kbit/s 44 KHz | 2+ Hours

Genre: Drums & Percussion Lessons

Alex Acuña has legendary status as one of the most respected percussionists and drummers in music is brought to life in this highly anticipated performance DVD. The story as told by Alex himself, details the rise of an impoverished aspiring musician in a small South American village to a first-call studio master and concert showman with some of the most notable names in the industry. Join Alex on a journey that is sure to inspire you with performances featuring Latin Alt-Rockers Kinky, his very own Jazz project with Patrice Rushen, Abe Laboriel Sr. and Justo Almario, a demonstration of some of his most cherished Latin rhythms and so much more. All beautifully shot in high-definition with 5.1 surround sound, The Rhythm Collector is a must-have DVD for any passionate drummer or percussionist.

Melodic Percussion: Wood

P2P | 25 June 2024 | 4.47 GB

As obvious in soundtracks and classical arrangements as in anything from pop and rock to hip-hip and all thinkable offshoots of electronic dance music, the marimba and the xylophone are the uncontested big two in the family of wooden melodic percussive instruments. The dark, rich, full, earthy and plucky sound of the marimba is as ideal for arpeggios and leads in an EDM track as it is for a dramatic segue in a film. Equally, the more accentuated, bright and dry tone of the xylophone is an amazing and piercingly effective melodic voice in any context it’s used. Recorded to cater to anything from full-scale classical compositions to any general songwriting needs, both instruments were captured at the famed 330 square meter main hall at Galaxy Studios using an array of different microphones. In addition to a generous selection of close mics positioned to pick up the immediate attack and body of each instrument, several mics were positioned around them for complete surround sound compatibility in up to 5.0 systems. In addition, the marimba was also recorded in the smaller Studio 1 room to offer an even more intimate take on the same instrument.

Melodic Percussion: Metal EKX

P2P | 25 June 2024 | 8.47 GB

This EKX for EZkeys 2 includes two absolute staples when it comes to melodic percussion: a vibraphone and a glockenspiel. Heard in not only countless classical arrangements but also across all genres of popular music, these staples from the metallophone family of instruments have become two of the definite go-tos for audio creatives across the board. The vibraphone, with its vivid tremolo and sustained colorful, metallic timbre, boasts a strikingly distinct character. Likewise, the glockenspiel, with its curious tinkle and bright, bell-like tone, simply has an inimitable harmonic voice able to cut through in any musical context. Undoubtedly, if you’re looking for percussive and melodic instruments that have an extraordinary ability to carry melodies that sing, ring and soar, these two gems are essential. To capture the instruments, the Toontrack sound design team returned to the same complex that the Superior Drummer 3 core library and Orchestral Percussion SDX were recorded in; Galaxy Studios. Built with an unprecedented attention to detail and designed to withstand virtually any noise interference from the outside world, this is the epitome of a studio for sampling delicate instruments of this kind.

Modern Percussion KONTAKT

P2P | 23 June 2024 | 92MB

THE POWER OF THE PIECES

Fragments – Modern Percussion is influenced by urban pulse. By combining fragments of organic sounds, this library creates energizing and complex, low-key rhythms and beats that function equally well in cinematic, ambient, and experimental environments. With its extensive randomization choices, you can capture the unpredictable character of human nature and give your rhythms an endless range of variation. Finding new sequences is simple with FRAGMENTS – MODERN PERCUSSION, or you may fill in the blanks quietly while creating a massive cacophony of wild slaps, ticks, and kicks.