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Concrete Sun
Concrete Sun

Concrete Sun

by Native Instruments

Dive into modern hip hop from Japan, authentically made with Japanese artists.

$49.00

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CONCRETE SUN Audio Demos CONCRETE SUN Walkthrough

HIP HOP DIRECT FROM JAPAN

  • A unique take on hip hop, infused with sounds of traditional Japanese instruments, including taiko, koto, and shamisen
  • Created by artists and producers from across the Japanese hip hop scene
  • 47 MASCHINE kits, 53 BATTERY Kits, 292 Loops, 353 One-shots, and more

BEATS ON THE RISE

Hip hop transcends borders with different interpretations around the globe. CONCRETE SUN pays homage to the Japanese hip hop culture, with its heady mix of 90s aesthetics, eclectic gear, and a rich instrumental heritage. Made from the ground up with Japanese artists, the sonic palette of this expansion is as authentic as it is spirited, enriched with elements of traditional Japanese instruments. Drift through mystical synth presets, rhythmical drum kits, and bold loops to take you full circle through a beatmaking mastery. CONCRETE SUN was made in collaboration with adaptrook, DJ RENA, Itsuka (Charisma.com), midicronica 716, Phennel Kolliander and SPIN MASTER A-1.

 

GET INTO THE FLOW WITH CONCRETE SUN

Get inspired by what CONCRETE SUN has to offer: a whole other world of sampling and production techniques with gripping presets. This walkthrough shows SPIN MASTER A-1, one of the Expansion creators, diving into the Expansion’s unique sound. [play type="video" url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUIjilXCJYs" label="CONCRETE SUN Walkthrough"]

SAMPLE AND LOOPS

292 Loops

426 Drum samples

353 One-shots

 

DRUM KITS

53 BATTERY Kits

47 MASCHINE Kits

 

SYNTH PRESETS

21 MASSIVE presets

6 MONARK presets

 

MASCHINE EXCLUSIVE

259 Patterns

39 Drum Synth presets

10 Instruments

8 Bass Synth presets

8 Projects

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Drum samples: 70 kicks, 66 snares, 19 claps, 24 cymbals, 88 hi-hats, 148 percussion, 2 toms Installer size: 714 MB

Native Instruments

For over 30 years, Native Instruments has been exploring the future of sound. Our technology has revolutionized how people make music, opening new creative horizons for amateurs and professionals and turning bedrooms into studios across the world.

Our mission is to inspire and enable creators to express themselves through sound. That means giving everyone access to the best in music production, audio engineering, and DJing.

System Requirements

System requirements

Hardware

Optimized for: Maschine+, Maschine, Maschine Mikro, Maschine Studio, Maschine Jam or Komplete Kontrol Series keyboards

Software

  • Loops and Samples work in any DAW
  • Maschine content requires the latest version of the Maschine software.
  • Additionally: Please update to the latest versions of Battery 4, Massive, Monark, Reaktor Prism and Reaktor 6 or the Reaktor 6 Player
  • Please note: Loops and Samples from Expansions are now accessible in the Kontakt 8 and Kontakt 8 Player browser and can be loaded directly into the Leap sampler.

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