Rimba

• Rimba features a collection of percussion instruments including marimba, log drum, kalimba, bamboo chimes, and Jicara de Agua.
• The library is designed for creating intricate tracks that blend rhythm and melody, suitable for various styles from traditional to avant-garde.
• Instruments are recorded close and include a range of processed patches for enhanced sonic detail.
• Rimba is intended for composers looking to evoke unique rhythmic textures and organic sounds.

Product Overview

Rimba is a unique collection of tuned wooden percussion instruments, centered around a marimba and complemented by a log drum, kalimba, bamboo chimes, and Jicara de Agua. The library captures a wide range of styles, making it suitable for both traditional and avant-garde compositions, evoking distant shores or ancient dances.

Details

The instruments are recorded closely, allowing for an intimate timbre that retains key and mechanical details. Articulations include single hits, rolls, and various playing techniques across the different instruments, providing a versatile palette for rhythm and melody. The library features up to six articulations and two mic positions, offering options for both close and room sound. Additionally, Rimba includes processed patches that enhance the organic sounds, making it easy to integrate into electronic compositions or to create intricate rhythmic patterns reminiscent of Steve Reich's work.

With its eclectic instrumentation and detailed capture, Rimba serves as a valuable tool for composers looking to add organic textures to their scores. The combination of traditional sounds with modern processing opens up possibilities for innovative scoring, whether for film, games, or contemporary music projects.