Boombox Drums – Lite

This is free LITE version of the Boombox Drums. Full version can be found here:
https://joonasylanne.gumroad.com/l/boomboxdrums

Years ago, my old band used to record our rehearsals onto cassette tapes. Some time ago, I rediscovered those old recordings.

The boombox we used had no recording level control, so everything was recorded extremely hot to tape, resulting in heavy analog saturation. Despite the flaws, or perhaps because of them, there was something appealing about that sound, especially the heavily compressed drums.

That discovery inspired me to create my own virtual instrument using the same recording approach. I recorded drums directly onto old cassette tape using the built-in microphone of a boombox, capturing all the saturation, compression and imperfections along the way.

The result is a collection of raw, characterful drum sounds that offer an alternative to the polished and pristine recordings we are so used to hearing today.

All recordings were digitized at 192 kHz, allowing them to be slowed down and pitched as low as 25% of their original speed while retaining the detail of the recordings. This also brings out the characteristics of the cassette even further.

PRO & LITE VERSIONS:

The Lite version is a free, reduced version that allows you to try the instrument and create complete drum patterns. The Pro version includes the full collection of samples and articulations.

FEATURE COMPARISON:

PRO:
Kicks: 1
Snare articulations: 5
Toms: 3
Hi-hat variations: 3
Crash cymbals: 4
Crash choke samples: 3
Ride articulations: 3
Percussion types: 5

LITE:
Kicks: 0
Snare articulations: 2
Toms: 1
Hi-hat variations: 2
Crash cymbals: 1
Crash choke samples: 1
Ride articulations: 1
Percussion types: 1

Both versions share the same interface and basic controls. The Pro version provides a wider selection of sounds and playing variations.