Karriem Riggins Drums

by Native Instruments

The signature laid-back groove of a pioneering hip hop producer and jazz drummer for punchy, behind-the-beat drums.

$49.00

Download: available immediately

Hip hop drums. Jazz spirit.

Explore kits and one-shots crafted by a pioneering hip hop producer and jazz drummer
Intricate drum grooves made simple with hands-on controls
Dig into patterns created by Karriem, plus drag them into your DAW to tweak things further
Part of the Play Series: Hard-hitting presets and real-time control in an intuitive interface

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Off-the-grid beats

KARRIEM RIGGINS DRUMS packs the punch, crunch, and laid-back flow of one of the most innovative drummers and producers in hip hop. Explore a boundless palette of high-quality drums and percussion, from crisp and organic tones to high-grit textures, all lovingly sampled and playfully processed. Craft your own custom kits or dip into a range of presets, loops, and groove patterns curated by Karriem himself, as tightness and swing controls make it simple to dial in head-nodding beats that sway perfectly in the pocket.

Customize your drum sounds on the Kit page. Swap other samples in and out while adjusting pitch, velocity, and more, plus edit sounds further with four insert effects, the stems page, and added noise options.

Quickly generate grooves with a selection of 16 rhythmic patterns for every kit, which can also be edited in any DAW via MIDI drag and drop.

Customize the effects chain of any preset with the Effects Editor. Quickly select from a range of powerful KONTAKT effects using the drop-down menu, or change the order via drag-and-drop.

Edit the assigned macro controls, control parameter ranges, change macro mappings, and create your own custom controls from one dedicated page. The colored macro dots give you visual feedback on your mappings for maximum ease of use.

The main page of the instrument gives you a simple interface designed to help you focus on playing. Quickly tweak sounds using the six assignable macro knobs.

Under the hood

Boasting simplicity, KARRIEM RIGGINS DRUMS tucks a kaleidoscope of percussion into a vivid interface – beautifully designed by artist Jason Jägel. Captured with care at the iconic Studio 3 at Sunset Sound, the sounds are treated with equal creativity, having been processed through modular units, tape machines, spring reverbs, and mixed up with some of Karriem’s own secret sauce. The result? Standout sounds that encourage experimentation and are everything but mechanical.

Behind the sleeves

A multi-faceted jazz drummer and hip hop producer, Karriem has worked alongside the likes of J Dilla, Common, Madlib, Erykah Badu, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, The Roots, and many more. We sat down with the producer to dive into some of his favorite works, from iconic records that shaped hip hop, to trailblazing chart-toppers and his very own debut album.

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About the Play Series

When inspiration strikes, just play. The Play Series instruments put outstanding sound quality in an easy-to-use package. Each has a distinctive sound and character, offering a comprehensive selection of carefully designed presets and focused controls for modifying them. Whether you’re new to production or a seasoned pro, the Play Series can inspire your tracks.

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