SOUNDIRON David Oliver's Drum Kit - Kontakt Player Edition｜Art Blakey's Legendary Jazz Drum Kit Sound Library
Deeply Sampled 1980s Pearl DLX Drum Kit, Recreating the Warm Drum Sounds of Jazz and Rock's Golden Age
SOUNDIRON David Oliver's Drum Kit is a deeply sampled jazz drum sound library, featuring a 1980s red Pearl DLX drum kit personally played by British composer David Oliver, offering 81,163 high-resolution 24-bit/48kHz stereo samples. This drum kit was originally endorsed and used by legendary jazz drummer Art Blakey. Its versatile sound is suitable for various music styles including jazz, rock, and pop. This sound library runs in the free Kontakt Player and provides five independent microphone positions for user mixing.
Compared to many drum sound libraries that only offer pre-mixed stereo outputs, David Oliver's Drum Kit, through its multi-microphone recording technology, allows users to independently control five sets of microphone signals, including Overhead, Close-up, and Front M-S, achieving ultimate tonal shaping flexibility from tight and punchy to expansive and ambient, providing a drum mixing experience comparable to a professional recording studio.
Quick Facts
- Brand: SOUNDIRON
- Model: David Oliver's Drum Kit
- Sound Source Format: Kontakt Player (v6.2.2+), NKS
- Total Samples: 81,163
- Audio Quality: 24-bit / 48 kHz (Lossless NCW)
- Installation Size: 26.7 GB
- Suitable For: Jazz arrangement, rock production, film scoring, indie pop, vintage-style music creation
Who is David Oliver's Kit for?
Deeply Sampled 1980s Pearl DLX Drum Kit
- Legendary Drum Kit Sound: At its core is a 1980s red Pearl DLX drum kit, including an 18-inch kick drum, 12-inch rack tom, and 14-inch floor tom, offering a punchy sound with a vintage texture.
- Rich Cymbal Selection: Includes a wide array of cymbals, primarily from Zildjian, with additional brands such as Sabian, Paiste, and Wuhan. Features various Hi-hats, custom jazz and rock Rides, and expressive Crashes and Splashes.
- Multiple Articulations: To cover the widest dynamic range, we sampled with various types of drumsticks, from extremely soft taps to explosive heavy hits, capturing all performance details.
- Professional Microphone Setup: Recorded at The Whitehouse Studios in the UK, utilizing a multi-microphone array, including a pair of Blue Dragonfly as Overheads, Neumann TLM 103s for close-miking, and a Microtech-Geffell UM70s M-S array, ensuring sonic authenticity and mixing flexibility.
- Custom Drumheads and Accessories: Toms use Evans Level 360 drumheads, while snares use Evans 56 Calftone and Remo Coated Ambassador drumheads, respectively, to achieve optimal sound control and fidelity.
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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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