Somerville Sounds has introduced a new Kontakt Player-powered instrument library featuring the sounds of a tight, punchy, dead drum kit built for singer-songwriter, folk, and indie rock.
Hit with sticks, Indie Drums features 4 mic positions, per-drum mixing, a dedicated Loops NKI, and multi-out routing.
Joel Cameron returns to Somerville Sounds to lend his expertise to Indie Drums. Joel brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, particularly in the realm of vintage drums. His generous sharing of his prized collection, which includes renowned brands like Ludwig, Tama, Pearl, and more, forms the backbone of the authentic sounds you’ll find in Indie Drums.
What truly sets Joel apart is his mastery of recording techniques. He has graciously allowed us access to a selection of vintage preamps from industry legends like Neve and API, as well as his own custom-built preamps from the renowned Rascal Audio product line.
Indie Drums features
- Tight, dead, punchy drum tone: A purpose-built indie kit that sits behind vocals and guitars without fighting for space.
- Four mic positions (including the new Kit mic): Blend Close, Overhead, and Room with an aggressive, compressed Kit bus for instant modern punch.
- Per-drum mixing + built-in compressor: Shape your balance fast with gain, pan, and reverb sends per drum, plus mix-ready compression controls.
- Loops NKI (grooves, fills, one-shots): Tempo-organized performances played by Joel on the same kit for quick songwriting and arrangement momentum.
- Multi-Out routing: Send every mic and drum to dedicated outputs in your DAW for full mix control.
- Human feel that stays consistent: Round robins and velocity layers keep repeated hits natural and musical.
Indie Drums is available to purchase for the intro price of $59 USD for a limited time (regular $79 USD).
More information: Somerville Sounds
