Somerville Sounds has introduced its inaugural Kontakt Player-powered instrument library in collaboration with Joel Cameron.

Mallet Drums features the sounds of vintage drums that are struck with mallets. The library provides the ideal balance when you need drums that complement instrumental performances without overshadowing their nuances and details, well suited for a wide range of genres, from folk to rock.

Mallet Drums features

  • Simple & Advanced Mixing Interfaces: Tailor your drum sound with ease using intuitive interfaces suitable for all skill levels.
  • Extensive Drum Variety: Includes 3 unique snare drums, 3 unique bass drums, and 3 unique tom sets, providing versatility for your compositions.
  • Dynamic Velocity Layers: Up to 7 velocity layers per drum, ensuring realistic and expressive drum performances.
  • Round Robins: Up to 5 Round Robins per drum capture the nuances of drumming, delivering a lifelike playing experience.
  • Built-in Effects: Add depth and character to your drums with built-in reverb and compression, enhancing your mix without additional plugins.
  • Authentic Vintage Sound: Captures the unique sound of vintage drums struck with mallets, delivering a rich, resonant tone that’s perfect for a wide range of music styles.
  • Versatility: Whether you’re composing acoustic folk, indie rock, or anything in between, Mallet Drums fits seamlessly into your music.
  • Customizable Parameters: Allows for global mix control all the way down to adjusting the microphone levels on each drum, enabling you to tailor the sound to your creative vision.

Available for Kontakt and the free Kontakt Player, Mallet Drums is on sale for the intro price of $59 USD for a limited time only.

More information: Somerville Sounds