A premium drum sample pack by Jens Bogren, featuring multi-sampled snares, kicks, toms, and sidestick with both processed and raw WAV files, Trigger 2 compatibility, and an optional Kontakt instrument.
Purpose
This collection delivers professionally mixed drum samples designed for metal and hard-rock productions. It includes multiple snares, kicks, tom sets, and a sidestick, plus a unique ‘spike’ sample. The sounds are pre-balanced with a room blend, but dry and wet signals are also provided for flexibility.
Every sample includes multiple velocity layers and round robins to maintain natural dynamics and avoid the machine-gun effect. The pack is suitable for both full drum replacement and blending with recorded drums, making it a versatile tool for producers seeking a polished, heavy sound.
Key Capabilities
The pack offers extensive tonal variety with ten distinct snares that are described as clear, fat, and having great sustain. Eight kicks are included, each with rich low-end and a precise attack, ideal for adding depth and smack to a mix. Four tom sets cover from two to six toms, providing wide tonal options.
Samples are available as WAV files and as TCI files for Trigger 2, allowing easy integration into that environment. An optional NKI instrument is also included for Kontakt, but it requires the full version of Kontakt 6. Both processed and unprocessed samples are in the pack.
Workflow
The samples are ready to use out of the box, but the inclusion of raw files gives you control over processing. You can use the pre-balanced room blend for a quick, consistent sound, or mix dry and wet signals to adjust ambience. The multiple velocity layers and round robins make programming natural-sounding drum parts straightforward.
For audio editing, you can align samples to existing drum tracks for replacement. The Trigger 2 compatibility simplifies triggering from live drum recordings. If you use Kontakt, you can load the NKI for a more instrument-like experience. The pack is designed to be dynamic and responsive across a range of playing intensities.
Practical Applications
These samples are well suited for metal and rock productions, given their battle-tested use in professional albums. They can be used for complete drum replacement, augmenting existing tracks, or crafting entirely new drum parts in a DAW. The diverse selection allows you to match different songs or sections.
The dynamic layers make them useful for both aggressive and softer passages, maintaining a natural feel. The ‘spike’ sample is a unique addition that could be employed creatively. With processing options, they can be adapted to various mixes, though the mixed samples are designed to fit well with minimal effort.
Key features
- Multiple velocity layers and round robins
- Processed and raw WAV samples included
- Trigger 2 compatible TCI files
- Optional NKI instrument for Kontakt 6
- Wide selection: ten snares, eight kicks, four tom sets
- Pre-balanced room blend, plus dry and wet signals
Best for
Audio engineers and producers working in metal or hard rock who need professional, dynamic drum samples that are ready to use, with the flexibility to blend or process. It is ideal for drum replacement or supplementing recorded drums to achieve a polished, powerful sound.