Ample Sound has announced the release of Ample Percussion Cloudrum, a free percussion instrument featuring the sounds of a steel tongue drum.

Cloudrum is a unique and relaxing Steel Tongue Drum with a range of 3 octaves.

It produces wonderful tones, add color and a unique moderation to your music no matter the genre.

Ample Percussion Cloudrum features

  • Size: 760 MB, 44.1khz.
  • DFD (Direct from disk).
  • Two mic positions with stereo and mono modes.
  • Open, Mute, Opened Release, Muted Release 4 articulations.
  • CPC (Customized Parameters Control) – any controller can be controlled by MIDI CC or Automation.
  • Double – different samples at L & R channel.
  • Each Cycle – Separate sample cycle for each note and velocity layer to improve humanization and sample utilization efficiency.
  • Cycle * 3 Simulation – When toggled on, sample cycles can reach up to 12 (default is 4), which significantly enhances repetitive notes. No more robotic and machine-like sound.

Cloudrum is available for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/Standalone). The AAX version will come soon.

More information: Ample Sound / Ample Percussion Cloudrum