SOUNDIRON Dhol Drum｜Deeply Sampled Traditional Indian Bhangra Drum Instrument
Virtual Indian Dhol Instrument Capturing the Soul of Punjabi Bhangra Music
SOUNDIRON Dhol Drum is a traditional Indian drum instrument library from Soundiron, featuring deep multi-sampling technology, including 5,147 individual samples and over 110 articulations. This instrument, designed for the Kontakt platform, meticulously captures every detail of two professional Punjabi Dhol drums of different sizes, from the deep resonance of the goatskin bass head to the crisp strike of the synthetic Mylar treble head, providing unparalleled realism for your world percussion arrangements.
Compared to Dhol sounds included in general world percussion libraries, SOUNDIRON Dhol Drum focuses on the depth and detail of this instrument, offering a full dynamic range from the softest finger touches to the most powerful stick strikes. Whether producing traditional Bhangra music, or seeking unique ethnic percussion elements in modern film scores, it delivers the most authentic and expressive sounds.
Quick Facts Product Overview
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Brand: Soundiron
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Model: Dhol Drum
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Number of Samples: 5,147
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Number of Articulations: Over 110
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Installed Size: 2.07 GB
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Audio Format: 24-bit / 44.1 kHz WAV
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Suitable For: Film Scoring, World Music Production, Game Sound Design, Bhangra Music Arrangement, Fusion Jazz
Who is Soundiron Dhol Drum for?
Soundiron Dhol Drum Core Sampling Technology & Features
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Dual Drum Deep Sampling: Recorded two professional Punjabi Dhol drums, one large and one small, capturing subtle differences in size and pitch to provide a rich tonal palette.
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Extensive Articulation Collection: Fully includes over 110 individual articulations, including various playing methods using sticks, mallets, brushes, hands, fingers, and palms, offering unparalleled detail.
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Extremely Wide Dynamic Range: From the softest fingertip touches to the most powerful stick strikes, up to 14 velocity layers and 10 round robins, ensuring playing realism and avoiding the machine gun effect.
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Dual Head Tones: Separately sampled goatskin Bass Head and synthetic Mylar Treble Head, providing a complete tonal range from deep bass like a Bayan to crisp highs like a Snare.
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Additional Percussive Tones: Additionally recorded wooden clacks from striking the drum body, providing more diverse percussive elements for rhythmic arrangements.
Versatile Kontakt Interface
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Megamixer Module: Provides a customizable drum kit building interface, allowing you to freely combine and adjust different articulations to create your exclusive percussion set.
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Dual Layer Sound Stacking: Allows users to stack two different sounds to create unique multi-layered melodic instruments or complex sound effects.
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Uberpeggiator System: Built-in powerful meta-arpeggiator and fill generator, capable of quickly generating complex and interesting rhythmic patterns.
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Integrated DSP Effects: Includes a full rack of DSP effects, as well as a series of custom spatial and ambient reverb impulse responses tailored for the Dhol drum.
Additional Synthetic Tones & Ambiences
- Includes 22 unique ambient soundscapes, all derived from processing the original Dhol recordings.
- Content includes sustained ambient sounds, organic synthetic tones, and special textures, ideal for film scoring and sound design, adding depth and imagination to your work.
Main Articulation Categories
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Bass Head: Bends (pitch variations), Dagga Rod (thin stick strikes), Fingers & Hands (finger and palm playing), Felt Mallets, Hard Mallets.
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Treble Head: Thilli Stick (thin bamboo stick strikes), Fingers & Hands (finger and palm playing), Felt Mallets, Hard Mallets.
Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)
| Instrument Type | Indian Dhol Drum Sample Library |
| Total Samples | 5,147 |
| Installed Size | 2.07 GB |
| Download File Size | 1.3 GB |
| Audio Format | 24-bit / 44.1 kHz Stereo PCM WAV |
| Instrument Presets | 10 .nki files (unlocked format) |
| Main Format Support | NI Kontakt 5.1 (or newer) Full Version, WAV |
| Kontakt Player Support | Not supported (only limited-time use in Demo mode) |
| Windows System Requirements | Windows XP or newer |
| Mac System Requirements | Mac OSX 10.6 or newer |
| Hardware Recommendations | Dual-core CPU, 3 GB System RAM, SATA or SSD Hard Drive |
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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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