Powered by Native Instruments’ Kontakt Player v6.7.1 or higher and available for download via Native Access, Orchestral Percussion X3m is designed to revolutionize your approach to cinematic and dynamic music composition. This meticulously crafted library introduces a diverse range of orchestral percussion instruments, recorded in a dry yet vibrant acoustic space, allowing for unprecedented instrument combinations and innovative sound design possibilities.
The core concept of Orchestral Percussion X3M extends beyond simply offering various types of orchestral percussion. It empowers you to forge unique sonic palettes, incorporating both traditional and novel percussive elements. We aimed to capture a comprehensive collection of orchestral percussion sets, adaptable to a wide spectrum of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on the demands of cinematic scoring. The library boasts multiple dynamic layers, spanning from the subtlest ppp to the thunderous ffff, and incorporates multiple round-robins. This ensures that each instrument responds with organic variation, sample triggering a unique recording with every key press. Furthermore, Orchestral Percussion X3M pioneers the inclusion of previously unsampled instruments such as Orthodox Church Bells, alongside a variety of Bass Drum sizes and dual Timpanis, providing unparalleled flexibility and sonic depth.
The Innovative X3M Percussion Engine
At the heart of Orchestral Percussion X3M lies a user-friendly engine built for seamless workflow. Comprising 12 assignable zones, the X3M engine simplifies template creation and instrument layering. Once your desired configuration is set, Orchestral Percussion X3M becomes instantly playable, requiring minimal setup and maximizing creative flow. Upon loading, the library intelligently accesses all samples within your workstation’s designated “samples” folder. Orchestral Percussion X3M is engineered not only as a comprehensive all-in-one percussion solution, but also with RAM efficiency in mind. Dedicated patches are included to optimize memory usage, ensuring smooth performance even in resource-intensive projects. For comprehensive details on maximizing the X3M engine’s potential, please consult the detailed PDF manual provided.
A Deep Dive into Orchestral Percussion X3M Instruments
Orchestral Percussion X3M offers an extensive array of meticulously sampled instruments, categorized for intuitive navigation and sonic exploration:
Bass Drums: From the deep resonance of a 36″ Bass Drum to the focused impact of a 28″ model, multiple sizes are captured with 4 dynamic layers and 6 round robins, plus rolls controlled by the Mod Wheel.
Snare Drums: A diverse selection including Field Snare, and various sizes of Snare Drums (Small, Big) with crescendos and FX, providing versatility for rhythmic and textural applications.
Piatti & Gongs: An array of Piatti cymbals (open & muted), Gong, and Tam-tam, each with multiple dynamic layers and round robins, alongside Tam-tam crescendos.
Sustain Cymbals: From Cymbal 1 to Cymbal 6, each offering rolls, crescendos, and multiple dynamic layers and round robins for nuanced cymbal textures.
Metals: Anvils, Cowbells, and Triangles in various sizes, captured with multiple dynamic layers and round robins, expanding the palette with metallic percussive timbres.
Small & Misc. 1 & 2: Tambourines, Castanets, Claves, Guiros, Horn, Slapstick, Temple Blocks, Vibraslap, and a comprehensive selection of Sleigh Bells, offering a wealth of detailed percussive elements.
Glockenspiels & Marimba: Two distinct Glockenspiel types, Marimba, Orchestral Tubular Bells, Orthodox Church Bells, and Steel Drum, providing melodic and unique percussive colors.
Timpani 1 & 2: Two Timpani sets with Felt and Wood mallet hits and tremolos, captured with extensive dynamic layers and round robins for expressive timpani performances.
Vibraphone & Xylophone: Vibraphone and Xylophone with various articulations, including Xylophone slides, enriching the library with mallet instrument sounds.
FX Sections: Chain FX, Piatti FX, Snare FX, Sustain Cymbal FX, and Tam-Tam FX, offering a vast collection of sound design elements and unique percussive textures to further enhance your compositions.
Orchestral Percussion X3M stands as a comprehensive and innovative orchestral percussion library, designed to inspire and empower composers to create truly exceptional and dynamic musical scores. Explore the depth and versatility of X3M and unlock new dimensions in your sonic storytelling.
(Additional crossgrade discounts from other X3M collections may be available upon login to your account.)
