Spitfire Audio and Hans Zimmer, one of the most influential composers of our time, have joined forces to create the definitive cinematic percussion library. Recorded at Lyndhurst Hall, AIR Studios, London, this collection features the same drums, musicians, and production techniques Zimmer has used in legendary soundtracks like Inception, Interstellar, The Dark Knight, and Gladiator.
Designed for composers, producers, and sound designers, Hans Zimmer Percussion Professional gives you full creative control with an unparalleled level of detail. Whether you need whisper-soft rhythmic textures or earth-shattering drum hits, this collection covers the entire dynamic spectrum with up to 9 round robins and 6 dynamic layers per hit.
Key Features:
- Curated by Hans Zimmer & top industry engineers (Alan Meyerson, Junkie XL, Geoff Foster, Steve Lipson).
- Cinematic percussion library, featuring legendary drum ensembles & solo instruments.
- Recorded at AIR Studios, London—where Zimmer records his biggest scores.
- Over 30TB of raw recordings, captured with 96 rare microphones through a Neve 88R console.
- Multiple artist mixes & microphone positions, providing ultimate tonal flexibility.
- Exclusive “quiet layers” for intricate drum programming.
- Kickstart Engine & MIDI Mapping for intuitive DAW integration.
- CPU-friendly stereo mixes available.
Instruments Included:
- Taiko Ensemble & Solo Taikos (High, Low, Large)
- Low Booms, Bass Drum Gallery, Gong Drum
- Dhol, Darbuka, Tombek, Surdu, Bombo Ensembles
- Buckets, Snares, Crushers, Anvils, Piatti
- Timpani (Hard Stick, Soft Stick, Rod Stick Rolls)
- Paper Djun, Boobams, Tamtam, Metal Percussion
Mixes & Microphones:
- Hans Zimmer Mixes: Close, Room, Surround Perspectives.
- Junkie XL, Alan Meyerson, Geoff Foster & Steve Lipson Custom Mixes.
- 10+ Mic Positions: Close, Tree, Outriggers, Bottle Mics, Overheads, Ambient, Mid PZM, etc.
System Requirements:
- Requires full Kontakt Player 5.8.1 or higher (Retail version).
- Free Kontakt Player NOT supported.
- Recorded in 48kHz / 24-bit resolution.
- Delivered via Pulse Downloader.
Hans Zimmer Percussion Professional is the definitive percussive toolkit for composers looking to create massive, cinematic drum compositions with Hollywood-quality realism and impact. Whether you’re scoring a blockbuster film, composing for trailers, or producing epic music, this library gives you the same tools used by one of the greatest film composers of all time.
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