SOUNDIRON Hapi Drums | Capturing the Ethereal Resonance and Rich Overtones of the Steel Tongue Drum
An exquisitely sampled steel tongue drum sound library, recreating its unique fundamental tones and complex overtones
SOUNDIRON Hapi Drums is a **steel tongue drum sound library** handcrafted by legendary instrument makers Grahm Doe & Tricia Kelly, featuring four real instruments deeply sampled at 24-bit/48kHz. Designed for Native Instruments Kontakt, this sound library aims to capture the steel tongue drum's smooth fundamental tones, lingering complex harmonics, and long, gentle sustain, making it an ideal tool for creating **film scores**, meditation music, or ambient music.
Compared to general synthesizer sounds or simple **ethnic percussion** sound libraries, Hapi Drums captures the instrument's true dynamics, long sustain, and rich overtone details through a dual-microphone setup (Neumann TLM 103 stereo pair and Rode NT-SF1 binaural microphone). Its intuitive **Kontakt instrument** interface provides complete freedom for sound shaping, allowing you to mix, layer, retune, and customize every sound detail.
Quick Facts Product Overview
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Brand: SOUNDIRON
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Model: Hapi Drums
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Audio Format: 24-bit / 48 kHz (Locked .ncw)
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Total Samples: 13,624
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Installed Size: 18.5 GB
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Required Software: Full version of Kontakt 6.1.1 or higher
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Applicable Scenarios: Film scoring, meditation music production, ambient music, game sound design, world music arrangement
Who is SOUNDIRON Hapi Drums for?
SOUNDIRON Hapi Drums Core Technologies & Features
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Four Real Hapi Drums Sampled: Deeply sampled four handcrafted steel tongue drums, including the bass "Origin" D minor model (D3 - A4), a pair of mid-range "Slim Tunable" models (A3 - E5), and the high-pitched "Tini" model (A4 - A5).
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Multiple Playing Techniques: To provide rich tonal variations, each drum was sampled using three different tools: soft rubber mallets, hard metal picks, and nylon jazz brushes.
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Dual Microphone Recording Setup: All samples were simultaneously recorded with a pair of large-diaphragm Neumann TLM 103 microphones in wide stereo, and a Rode NT-SF1 binaural microphone, offering two distinct and freely mixable tonal options.
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Flexible Sound Layering and Control: Users can load any drum's sound individually, even play a single "tongue" separately, or combine all drum sounds to form a complete chromatic instrument.
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Intuitive Multi-Layer Modular User Interface: Built-in powerful sound engine provides comprehensive control over parameters such as SWELL, ATTACK, RELEASE, OFFSET, VIBRATO, FILTER, PITCH, and supports automation for nuanced dynamic expression.
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Rich Ambience Patches: In addition to the instruments themselves, it also includes 133 ambience patches, soundscapes, and atmospheric pads created from the original sampled material, greatly expanding the sound library's application range.
Sound-Shaping Controls
- Provides precise control over Attack, Release, Swell, Sample Offset, and Vibrato.
- Built-in Filter and Pitch adjustment (Coarse & Fine Pitch) functions.
- Supports Articulation Switching, Cross-fading, and Layering to create complex timbres.
- Includes 20 unique FX presets created by professional sound designers, providing creative inspiration.
Adaptable LFO & Filters
- Flexible LFO system, allowing selection of LFO waveform, modulation target parameters, rate, intensity, and supporting Tempo-Syncing and fade-in time settings.
- Built-in 12 types of low-pass, high-pass, and effect filters.
- Filters can be modulated by various sources, including Velocity, Modwheel, Expression, After-touch, Key Position, and Step-Sequencer.
Customizable Arpeggiator
- Powerful arpeggiator with Velocity Table control.
- Allows setting arpeggio direction, timing, Swing, randomization, and note duration.
- Built-in Key and Scale Lock system, which can limit notes to common scales and keys, facilitating melody creation and live performance.
Modular FX Rack
- Includes 18 different DSP effect modules, freely assignable to 10 available slots with customizable order.
- Effect types cover classic Phaser, Flanger, Delay, Distortion, Amp/Cab simulation, Compressor, EQ, Rotator, and more.
- Built-in Convolution Reverb, including 99 different real-world impulse responses (IRs) such as rooms, concert halls, churches, and outdoor environments.
- Additionally provides 40 creative FX impulse responses that can completely transform sound characteristics and open up new musical possibilities.
Tech Specs
| Sound Library Format | Open-Format Kontakt Library |
| Audio Quality | 24-bit / 48 kHz (provided in locked .ncw format) |
| Total Samples | 13,624 stereo samples |
| Installed Size | 18.5 GB |
| Number of Presets | 2 main presets, 20 custom FX/ambience presets, 133 ambience patches |
| Sampled Instruments | 4 Hapi Drums (Origin, Slim Tunable x2, Tini) |
| Playing Techniques | Soft rubber mallets, Hard metal picks, Nylon jazz brushes |
| Kontakt Requirement | Full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 6.1.1 or higher |
| System Requirements (Mac) | macOS 10.12 or higher |
| System Requirements (Windows) | Windows 7 or higher |
| Hardware Recommendation | Dual-core CPU, 2 GB system memory, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended |
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Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
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