Loops de la Crème has announced the release of a new Kontakt instrument library that brings a complete tom workstation designed for instant inspiration and fast workflow.
Featuring the tom sounds of iconic ’80s drum machines, processed FM hits, synthwave kits, and acoustic toms, 80s Tom Designer lets users add iconic tom sounds and classic fill-ins to your productions.
80s TOM DESIGNER is a dedicated tom workstation built for producers who love the dramatic impact of 80s drums but need modern control and flexibility. At its core are 60 meticulously curated sets of toms, ranging from classic 80s drum machines (LinnDrum, Simmons, Roland, and more) to designed analog and FM toms, modern synthwave kits, and expressive acoustic toms.
80s Tom Designer features
- 945 samples (mono and Stereo WAV, 24bit, 48kHz) organized in 26 folders and sub folders.
- 35 Kontakt presets (one INIT, 34 factory presets).
- 60 tom sets (15 acoustic tom sets, 45 electronic tom sets).
- 12 built-in fills and grooves with MW variations.
- Up to 18 velocity layers.
- Intuitive GUI with rich overdrive, retro tape saturation, parallel compression, 3-band EQ, and dual reverb engine.
- Additional transient mixer with 3 transients (Spike, stick, thump).
- 30 custom impulse responses, including new gated plates and chambers.
Available for the full version of Kontakt 5.8 (or higher), 80s Tom Designer is on sale at an introductory 50% discount until February 28th, 2026 (regular €36 EUR +VAT for EU customers).
More information: Loops de la Crème
