Nok Cultural Ensemble Tape Percussion

• Features a diverse collection of Afro-diasporic percussion, including 5 jazz kits and 6 African percussion patches.
• Recorded at Ariwa Studios, the library includes atmospheric scenes and tonal, melodic warped presets.
• Offers five controls for sound manipulation: processed signal, reverb, release, tape saturation, and attack.
• Available as a dedicated plugin compatible with VST2, VST3, AAX, and AU formats; requires the Spitfire Audio App.
• Includes tempo-synced drum loops and a selection of unique West African percussion instruments.

Product Overview

Nok Cultural Ensemble Tape Percussion showcases a vibrant blend of Afro-diasporic percussion traditions, infused with elements of free jazz and dub. This library features a diverse array of sounds, from explosive one-shot jazz kits to intricate African percussion patches, making it suitable for contemporary media scores and modern tracks.

Details

The instrument includes five one-shot jazz kits and six one-shot African percussion patches, alongside eight tempo-synced drum loops and 69 atmospheric scenes. There are also 13 tonal, melodic warped presets that transform the original percussion recordings into new textures. Each kit is deeply sampled, offering three dynamics and three round-robins for nuanced performance. The recordings were made at Ariwa Studios, capturing the unique character of the ensemble led by Edward Wakili-Hick.

In terms of controls, the library features a dynamics slider for blending processed signals with live effects, a reverb control with a selection of impulse responses, and options for adjusting the attack and release of notes. Tape saturation can also be dialed in to enhance the warmth and character of the sounds. This flexibility allows for a wide range of creative possibilities, making it a valuable tool for composers looking to explore rhythmic and atmospheric dimensions in their work.