Virtuosity Drums

• Virtuosity Drums is a contemporary Jazz drum kit library performed by drummer Austin McMahon, recorded in a live club style.
• It features six mixable mic positions and detailed controls for versatile sound shaping.
• The library is open source (Creative Commons 0) and requires the Sforzando Player for use.
• Recording took place at Virtuosity Musical Instruments in Boston, MA, a hub for the local Jazz community.

Product Overview

Virtuosity Drums is a contemporary jazz drum kit library featuring performances by drummer Austin McMahon, recorded in a live setting at Virtuosity Musical Instruments in Boston. The library captures the essence of a typical club setup, making it suitable for jazz and other genres, thanks to its versatile sound and mixable mic positions.

Details

The library includes a comprehensive selection of samples, with up to 36 dynamic layers for the snare, toms, and kick, allowing for natural velocity variation without round robins. Cymbals feature four round robins to accommodate high repetition scenarios. The recording employs six mic positions, including articulate overheads with Blue Hummingbirds, a rich mid mic from a Samar VL-373A, and room mics using sE RN17s in NOS configuration, providing a balanced audience perspective.

Additional controls enhance playability, allowing users to mix mic volumes, adjust bleed and width, and dampen the kick for a pop-oriented sound. The interface includes an 'Epic' knob for adding a lower octave to samples, catering to cinematic needs. Users can also customize the drum map, making it adaptable for various scoring contexts.