About
The Whale Drum by Soundiron is a meticulously recorded virtual instrument that captures the warm, dreamy character of the ancient slit drum. Crafted from a hollow wooden block and struck with mallets, this unique idiophone produces a subtly undulating, marimba-like tone with a gentle, softly-rounded attack and deep, rich lower notes. Ideal for adding textural depth, atmospheric pads, and cinematic percussion to compositions, the Whale Drum's expansive key range and diverse articulations make it a versatile tool for composers and producers seeking distinctive, organic percussion sounds.
What's Included
- 1.14 GB sample library
- 48kHz sample rate
- WAV, Kontakt, Ableton formats
- Orchestral percussion instrument
- Marimba-like tonal character
- Gentle, softly-rounded attack
- Subtly undulating decay
- Expansive key range
- Diverse articulations
- Textural depth and atmospheric pads
- Cinematic percussion
- Ideal for composers and producers
Technical Specs
- Format
- WAVKontaktAbleton
- Sample Size
- 1.14 GB
- Sample Rate
- 48kHz
- Kontakt
- Full required (5.5+)
- Platforms
- macOSWindows
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