UPDATE April 10, 2009: Great
reviews have not stopped us from adding more of
everything to TAIKO: 31 new patches/multis, 75 new
MIDI performances across 12 new themes and 475+ MB
of additional hits and fx! The specifications below
reflect these additions.
"Rating: 10/10 ...The results are nothing less than breathtaking. The finest nuances have been captured in pristine 24-bit format, flaunting the elegance and diversity of the real thing. It's clear that a lot of thought and work has gone into the creation of this top notch library."
Computer Music Magazine - Feb 2009
"Taiko can help you create productions that range all the way from subtle and majestic to OTT and powerful... With over 4,800 24-bit, 44.1kHz WAV samples to choose from, there is no lack of inspiration. The raw earthiness of these drums gives you an all-new perspective of drum sounds whether you are recording music for TV, games, films or dance."
IDJ Magazine - Dec 2008
"One good test of a library for me is if it inspires me to work, or at least looking forward to working with it more when the chips are down and I am aiming for results. I have to say Taiko does that for me, and already I am getting some impressive production." Music4Games.net - Dec 2008
Read the full review HERE.
TAIKO is a multi-sampled library of Japanese drums capable of an extensive range of sounds and impacts. By combining theatre recordings with deep programming, a vast selection of patches and MIDI files, TAIKO offers composers a unique and easy-to-use set of tools for creating compelling drum performances.
Because the samples have been recorded with such depth, clarity and precision, TAIKO is capable of creating performances ranging from subtle and nuanced, to ethereal and majestic, to over-the-top huge and powerful. Natural sounds of the drums are presented with a wide range of articulations.
"Rating: 10/10 ...The results are nothing less than breathtaking. The finest nuances have been captured in pristine 24-bit format, flaunting the elegance and diversity of the real thing. It's clear that a lot of thought and work has gone into the creation of this top notch library."
Computer Music Magazine - Feb 2009
"Taiko can help you create productions that range all the way from subtle and majestic to OTT and powerful... With over 4,800 24-bit, 44.1kHz WAV samples to choose from, there is no lack of inspiration. The raw earthiness of these drums gives you an all-new perspective of drum sounds whether you are recording music for TV, games, films or dance."
IDJ Magazine - Dec 2008
"One good test of a library for me is if it inspires me to work, or at least looking forward to working with it more when the chips are down and I am aiming for results. I have to say Taiko does that for me, and already I am getting some impressive production." Music4Games.net - Dec 2008
Read the full review HERE.
TAIKO is a multi-sampled library of Japanese drums capable of an extensive range of sounds and impacts. By combining theatre recordings with deep programming, a vast selection of patches and MIDI files, TAIKO offers composers a unique and easy-to-use set of tools for creating compelling drum performances.
Because the samples have been recorded with such depth, clarity and precision, TAIKO is capable of creating performances ranging from subtle and nuanced, to ethereal and majestic, to over-the-top huge and powerful. Natural sounds of the drums are presented with a wide range of articulations.
And
effected sounds range from delicate floating stick
clicks to booming sonic impacts designed to take a
listener into the deep and beyond. With patch names
like Thor’s Thunder, Souls of Fallen Taiko and Sun
Temple Drum, it’s easy to imagine the rumble.
Extensive attention has been given to the programming of TAIKO’s 275+ patches. Utilizing Kontakt’s scripting features, TAIKO gives composers freedom from the task of “humanizing” MIDI passages by executing automatic and complex background tasks during performance and playback.
Additionally, TAIKO includes patches with 90+ velocity layers, patches that allow for quick mixing between numerous microphone perspectives and multi-patches that place a full ensemble of drums under just a few fingers.
So whether you’re creating music for television, movies, games or other forms of media, TAIKO is a distinctive and inspiring source for drums and percussion suitable for traditional and contemporary works of music.
SPECIFICATIONS
TAIKO was recorded in a concert hall, capturing nagado-daiko drums with natural reverb from multiple microphone perspectives including close, stage, hall, and balcony. Stage, hall and balcony positions include left and right microphone perspectives for complete stereo images.
Recordings include left and right hand head hits, rim clicks, stick clicks, stomps, yells, shouts, growls and more.
TAIKO consists of over 4,800 recorded hits and nearly 2.8 GB of content in 24 bit, 44.1kHz resolution.
TAIKO contains over 275 patches and multis with a palette of sounds ranging from minimal stick clicks to ensemble created sonic booms.
TAIKO includes over 150 MIDI performances, many with up to 16 parts, spread across 24 themes. Sixteen of these themes recreate the performances in Action Drums: Taiko Edition. A matching Kontakt multi patch is included for each theme, pre-mixed for instant out-of-the-box composing.
In addition to having patches with dozens of velocity layers (90+ in some instances), TAIKO features advanced scripting that works behind-the-scenes to assist in the creation of realistic performances by affecting volume, tuning, randomness and ensemble tightness.
TAIKO Includes a broad range of “ensemble constructor” patches. These present the most natural form of the recorded taiko into easy to use patches. Each taiko is broken down into elements by microphone position and articulation for maximum control of the mix.
Users have access to all raw .wav files.
TAIKO requires Native Instruments Kontakt Version 2.2.4.001 or higher, a 2 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. Downloads of TAIKO are compressed in the .rar format. If you do not have a tool to expand the file, you can download it HERE.
Extensive attention has been given to the programming of TAIKO’s 275+ patches. Utilizing Kontakt’s scripting features, TAIKO gives composers freedom from the task of “humanizing” MIDI passages by executing automatic and complex background tasks during performance and playback.
Additionally, TAIKO includes patches with 90+ velocity layers, patches that allow for quick mixing between numerous microphone perspectives and multi-patches that place a full ensemble of drums under just a few fingers.
So whether you’re creating music for television, movies, games or other forms of media, TAIKO is a distinctive and inspiring source for drums and percussion suitable for traditional and contemporary works of music.
SPECIFICATIONS
TAIKO was recorded in a concert hall, capturing nagado-daiko drums with natural reverb from multiple microphone perspectives including close, stage, hall, and balcony. Stage, hall and balcony positions include left and right microphone perspectives for complete stereo images.
Recordings include left and right hand head hits, rim clicks, stick clicks, stomps, yells, shouts, growls and more.
TAIKO consists of over 4,800 recorded hits and nearly 2.8 GB of content in 24 bit, 44.1kHz resolution.
TAIKO contains over 275 patches and multis with a palette of sounds ranging from minimal stick clicks to ensemble created sonic booms.
TAIKO includes over 150 MIDI performances, many with up to 16 parts, spread across 24 themes. Sixteen of these themes recreate the performances in Action Drums: Taiko Edition. A matching Kontakt multi patch is included for each theme, pre-mixed for instant out-of-the-box composing.
In addition to having patches with dozens of velocity layers (90+ in some instances), TAIKO features advanced scripting that works behind-the-scenes to assist in the creation of realistic performances by affecting volume, tuning, randomness and ensemble tightness.
TAIKO Includes a broad range of “ensemble constructor” patches. These present the most natural form of the recorded taiko into easy to use patches. Each taiko is broken down into elements by microphone position and articulation for maximum control of the mix.
Users have access to all raw .wav files.
TAIKO requires Native Instruments Kontakt Version 2.2.4.001 or higher, a 2 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM. Downloads of TAIKO are compressed in the .rar format. If you do not have a tool to expand the file, you can download it HERE.
TAIKO:
Operation Action
This demo was created entirely with TAIKO.
The demo was assembled using one of TAIKO's included MIDI themes and Kontakt Multis.
TAIKO owners can download the files used to create this demo HERE.
This demo was created entirely with TAIKO.
The demo was assembled using one of TAIKO's included MIDI themes and Kontakt Multis.
TAIKO owners can download the files used to create this demo HERE.
TAIKO:
Airstrike
This demo was created entirely with TAIKO.
The demo was assembled using one of TAIKO's included MIDI themes and Kontakt Multis.
TAIKO owners can download the files used to create this demo HERE.
This demo was created entirely with TAIKO.
The demo was assembled using one of TAIKO's included MIDI themes and Kontakt Multis.
TAIKO owners can download the files used to create this demo HERE.
Watch
the VIDEO DEMO