Abbey Road Orchestra Low Percussion Core

• Includes 20 low percussion instruments, such as the 60” Giant Taiko and Gran Cassa, with diverse tonal options.
• Features up to 7 beaters per drum and multiple techniques for enhanced expressiveness.
• Utilizes a single microphone mix recorded at Abbey Road Studio One for a cohesive sound.
• Offers advanced features like up to 12 round robins, right/left hand mapping, and 'Soft Takeover' dynamic control.
• Requires the Spitfire Audio App for installation and use.

Product Overview

Abbey Road Orchestra: Low Percussion Core delivers a powerful suite of orchestral low percussion, featuring 20 distinct drums including the 60” Giant Taiko and Gran Cassa. This library captures the seismic low-end impact essential for cinematic scores, all recorded in the renowned Abbey Road Studio One.

Details

The library includes a comprehensive selection of articulations, with up to 12 round robins and 10 velocity layers for each drum, ensuring a highly realistic performance. Techniques range from hits and rolls to swirls and sweeps, with multiple beater options available for each instrument. The collection is engineered by Simon Rhodes and performed by Joby Burgess, providing a dynamic and expressive sound that retains the character of each drum.

All sounds are captured in a single, focused microphone mix, allowing for a cohesive blend that locks into the groove. The library also features a right/left hand mapping for more authentic playing, and a 'Soft Takeover' dynamic control that enhances the expressiveness of rolls and hits. This makes it suitable for a variety of scoring contexts, from epic trailers to nuanced film scores.