Welcome to the world of realistic acoustic drums with the Organic Calfskin Kit plugin from Organic Drum Loops! This powerful ROMpler is designed for musicians and producers who strive for high-quality and versatile live drum sounds without the complexities of recording or setting up samplers.
Organic Calfskin Kit (OCK) is not just another virtual drum machine. It’s a comprehensive solution that offers a rich palette of acoustic drum sounds recorded with special attention to detail. The plugin includes a sample library derived from 7 different drum kits. But what makes OCK truly unique is the recording approach: each kit was played using three different tools – sticks, brushes, and mallets. This gives you access to 18 completely different, yet equally authentic sound palettes, allowing you to perfectly match the sound character for any genre and mood of your composition, from soft jazz to powerful rock.
The choice of instrument played on the drums drastically affects their sound. Sticks give a sharp and strong tone, brushes – a gentle and hissing one, and mallets – a soft and rounded one. OCK gives you the ability to instantly switch between these options, providing the same flexibility in production that a live drummer would have, choosing an instrument for a specific song.
Key Features of Organic Calfskin Kit
OCK is designed to be not only a powerful tool, but also as user-friendly as possible. It provides a simple and efficient solution for working with thousands of multi-tracked samples with varying strike velocities (multi-velocity), ensuring realistic performance dynamics. You no longer have to spend time on complex sampler settings – everything you need is already integrated into the plugin.
Key features and benefits:
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Expanded sound library: 7 acoustic drum kits, each sampled with sticks, brushes, and mallets, creating a total of 18 unique drum sets. This provides incredible versatility for any musical style.
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Multi-velocity samples: 3 layers of samples for different strike velocities allow you to achieve natural dynamics and expression in your drum parts.
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Flexible mixing: The plugin includes 5 microphone settings with level and panning control. This allows you to shape the spatial sound of the kit by mixing signals from different recording positions (close microphones, overheads, room microphones, etc.). You can easily adjust the balance between direct attack, resonance, and volume.
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Advanced routing options: The ability to route output signals to separate AUX tracks in your DAW for additional control and processing with external effects. This opens up endless possibilities for individual sound design.
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Realistic hi-hat control: The hi-hat opening function, synchronized with the tempo (BPM), adds liveliness and authenticity to your rhythms.
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Cymbal Choking: The ability to “mute” the cymbals, simulating the technique of a live drummer. This small detail significantly affects the realism of the performance, especially in fast and accented parts.
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Global settings: General parameters are available for controlling the level (Gain), pitch (Pitch Bend), velocity curve (Velocity Curve), as well as a unique “Weirdness” function (LFO Filter) with level, speed, and shape adjustments. “Weirdness” can add interesting textures and modulations to your sound.
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Panic button: A useful function for resetting all active MIDI notes in case of sticking or incorrect operation.
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Compatibility: The plugin is available in VST3 formats for Windows (64-bit) and MacOS (64-bit), ensuring wide compatibility with most modern digital audio workstations.
Organic Calfskin Kit is the perfect tool for both experienced producers and beginners looking for high-quality acoustic drums with a simple and intuitive interface. It saves you time and resources by providing a wide range of sounds and in-depth control capabilities that will make your drum parts sound professional and realistic.
Immerse yourself in the world of organic sound with Organic Calfskin Kit and give your tracks the warmth and dynamics of real acoustic drums!
