Straight Ahead! Brushes & Mallets

• Deeply sampled jazz drum set featuring brushes and mallets, ideal for ballads and mid-tempo tunes.
• Includes tempo-synced loops, snare swirls, and swing grooves with multiple feels (swing, 3/4, 6/8, straight).
• Features 8 round robin and up to 7 velocity levels for left and right hand samples, with snares on and off.
• Requires Kontakt 5 or higher; not compatible with the free Kontakt Player.
• Recorded by the same drummer as the SA!JD library for seamless integration between the two products.

Product Overview

Straight Ahead! Brushes & Mallets features a jazz drum set sampled with brushes and mallets, capturing a natural sound ideal for various tempos and styles. The library includes tempo-synced loops, snare swirls, and swing grooves, making it suitable for ballads and mid-tempo tracks.

Details

This instrument offers left and right hand samples with eight round robins and up to seven velocity levels, ensuring a nuanced performance. Each sample is recorded with snares both on and off, allowing for a range of tonal options. Brush patterns are available in multiple feels, including swing, 3/4, 6/8, and straight, providing flexibility for different musical contexts.

Recorded by the same drummer as the SA!JD library on the same kit, this library is designed for seamless integration with that collection. The inclusion of multiple fills in each tempo/feel patch enhances its usability. A double-time feel switch is also available, allowing for quick transitions in rhythm. Overall, this library is well-suited for composers looking to add authentic jazz drumming to their projects.