Native Instruments Releases DRUMLAB Sound Set — Electronic/Acoustic Drum Layering
The new percussion driven sound set from Native Instruments combines layering between electronic and acoustic drum samples.
DRUMLAB is an easy-to-use method that many contemporary music producers use in today’s dense mixes, creating a punchy percussion element. The new sound set is compatible with the free or regular version of Kontakt 5 Player.
Bionic drum layering as easy as dragging and dropping one of over 900 grooves.
Download the new sound set today for $99 MSRP. Kontakt 5 is available for Mac and PC. Now, more details from Native Instruments:
DRUMLAB is the first-of-its-kind sonic laboratory, combining pristine acoustic samples with a punchy electronic edge – all in one intuitive interface.
- Advanced drum layering made simple
- Out-of-the-box, production-ready sound
- Ultra-fast workflow for maximum creative output
Beat Scientist
DRUMLAB is the first-of-its-kind instrument combining the organic, expressive sound of acoustic drums with the power and punch of an electronic edge. The secret weapon of top professionals in a super-intuitive interface that makes mix-ready drum design fast and fun.
Create thousands of new drum combinations that bear your signature stamp and kick with ultimate impact. Get into the lab and start experimenting – DRUMLAB guarantees a winning formula every time.
Acoustic Compounds
DRUMLAB’s fundamental sound is built on an all-new set of premium drum samples. 38 individual drums were perfectly tuned and performed by top-tier drummer, Derico Watson.
All drums were recorded in three different rooms to ensure maximum sonic versatility. High-end modern and vintage gear captured every nuance of the performances on analog tape. Grammy-winning producer Kenny Barto was then brought in to polish the sounds to a professional shine.
Combining The Elements
The key to DRUMLAB’s alchemy is an advanced layering technique used by top hitmakers to give drums maximum weight and punch in a mix. 80 electronic layers from a range of classic and modern drum machines were expertly matched, phase aligned, faded, and pitched with the acoustic samples.
Choose your own combination of each element, then dial in the perfect blend with a convenient slider on the front panel. The finished sound is mixdown-ready and always uniquely yours.
See more details and check out sound samples here!
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