LOW Explosive Taiko Drums
An in-depth sampling of 5 authentic Japanese taiko drums, played by actual taiko drummers. In total: 1 O-daiko, 2 okedo-daiko, and 2 shime-daiko, with multiple velocities & sounds.
ByI Have No Mouth
The story
Hello! I’m Grady, a taiko drummer from Las Vegas (currently drumming with Korabo Taiko). The drums in this pack were sampled from a taiko recording session I did back in March of 2021. They were recorded by Sam Friend, Robert Katz, & Barrett Ver Planck in Robert Katz’ Room at Wackerman Studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. These recordings culminated in my album “LOW”, which can be listened to here: https://ihavenomouth.bandcamp.com/album/low
We recorded samples of the 5 taiko drums between takes. In total, we had 1 O-daiko, 2 okedo-daiko, and 2 shime-daiko. Shime are the highest pitch, followed by the tom-like medium-pitched okedo, followed by the gigantic low-tuned o-daiko.
Each drum is mapped on the keyboard in its own individual cluster of different sounds & articulations. Also, each drum is mapped symmetrically (with some articulation exceptions) so that they can be played with two fingers on two keys, simulating the right & left hand.
Articulations include: Center Hits, Edge Clicks, Muted Hits, Rimshots, Flams, Buzzes, and Slaps.
Taiko Recording Set-Up & Explanation
Reviews
Very crisp and clear
Amazing, thank you so much
amazing!!!
bro!!!! it just wow!!! i loved it!! so many thankyou!!
Great percussive sounds!
These sounds are incredible.
As I'm currently diving into trailer music, I've added these sounds to my trailer music arsenal.
The qualiy of the sounds are incredible. In fact. Someone would have fun making a percussion only album with just this library.
The only thing that could take it to the next level is some type of visual or graphic UI. Nothing to do with the sound though.
Sounds incredible!