EarthBEAT West

Discover the power of Western percussion with EarthBEAT West. Explore captivating instruments like the Tapan drum and the versatile Quad Drums.

This focus on unorthodox playing methods—striking, scraping, rubbing, and more—unlocks hidden timbral complexities and textures, pushing the boundaries of what these instruments are capable of and offering composers a truly unique sonic signature.

Please note: FULL retail version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or later is required. NOT for Kontakt Player.

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Developer

Audiofier

Size

2.5 GB

Format

EarthBEAT West - Western Percussions Reimagined

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Experience the power of three-layered percussion with EarthBEAT West

Explore 12 unique instruments from the epic Tapan to the sought-after Octabans.

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Unique Techniques

Experiment with brushes, rods, orchestral and ethnic beaters, and innovative hand techniques among a total of 42 instruments variations.

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Fast Patch Creation

With the onboard preset randomization, EarthBEAT can instantly generate a complete percussion ensemble and rhythmic performance with a single click, providing a valuable tool for overcoming creative blocks or exploring uncharted sonic territories.

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3D Positioning

A dedicated 3D stage positioning page allows you to precisely place each instrument within a virtual 3D space. Experiment with various acoustic environments, ranging from intimate ambiences to grand orchestral halls, to create immersive and realistic soundstages.

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Shape Your Sound

Each layer offers precise controls for sound sculpting, allowing you to adjust attack, hold, and sustain for volume, pitch, and filter envelopes. From simple fine tuning to crazy experimentation and sound design.

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3 Included Sequencers

EarthBEAT’s sequencer provides a unique approach to rhythmic creation. By departing from traditional performance constraints, it generates inspiring new sonic combinations with original flavors and unique rhythmic textures, adding depth and character to your music.

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Effective Effects

Each layer features four dedicated effects slots, allowing you to apply a wide range of processors, including distortions, chorus, phaser, EQ, and more. A powerful convolver is also included, enabling dramatic sonic transformations. Additionally, each layer boasts independent delay and convolution effects for even greater creative flexibility

EarthBEAT West Features at a Glance

  • 3 sound layers.
  • 12 multi-sampled Instruments.
  • 42 variations (according to technique).
  • Up to 6 articulations per instrument.
  • Round robins ( Var. amount according to instrument)
  • Individual sequencer per layer.
  • Volume, Pitch and Filters envelopes.
  • 4 Effects slots per layer.
  • Convolution & Delay Effects effects per layer.
  • 3d stage positioning.
  • Patch randomisation.
  • Sound Sources Browser with sound preview.
  • Individual direct outputs option.

Welcome to the EarthBEAT Series

EarthBEAT Series distinguishes itself through its deep exploration of unconventional playing techniques and unorthodox instrumentation.