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Hand-drawn percussion marks in blue and gold ink scattered across a near-black ground.

Session Percussionist

Session Percussionist

Intuitive drum and percussion library with over 2.000 customizable patterns and an advanced step sequencer.

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Developed in collaboration with

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The instrument

Real players, real rhythm.

We started with a room full of percussion - from congas and cajons to shakers, tambourines and hand percussion. We brought together experienced players and captured each instrument in detail, recording the subtle timing, dynamics and interaction that make a percussion ensemble feel alive.

A hand-drawn drum in cobalt blue and black ink on a cream ground.

02

The virtual instrument

Built to play together.

We turned those performances into an instrument where up to five players can perform together, each with their own patterns, instruments and variations. A dedicated rhythm engine keeps everything moving naturally, while flexible editing lets you shape the performance from a single groove to a complete percussion arrangement.

The instrument's main page, three drawn percussion instruments above their key slots, with impact and roll velocity controls.
The step sequencer, its timing lane open over a pattern browser, with articulation, velocity and flam tabs above.

Walkthrough

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Specifications

EngineSession Percussionist Engine
FormatKONTAKT / NKS
Patterns2.000 patterns, 232 presets, 117 ensemble presets
Size5.8 GB

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