40's Very Own Drums

by Native Instruments

Drum sounds mixed to perfection by a genre-defining hip hop producer, for stripped-back, hard-hitting beats.

$69.00

Download: available immediately

ULTRAMODERN BEATS

Part of the Play Series: Production-ready presets and real-time control in an intuitive interface

15 individual kits, each with 16 one-shots, curated by the producer who changed the sound of hip hop
Each kit contains 16 groove patterns that can be edited in any DAW with MIDI drag and drop, plus a wealth of macro effects
Easy-to-use customization controls allow for quick and inspiring playability

40'S VERY OWN DRUMS Audio Demos

HANDCRAFTED, HIGH-GRADE DRUMS

40’S VERY OWN DRUMS delivers high-quality drum sounds, created by one of hip hop’s true modern innovators — Noah “40” Shebib. Every kick, clap, and hi hat is mixed to perfection and infused with 40’s signature style, giving you drum sounds that are everything from atmospheric and emotional, to crisp and hard-hitting. Lay down beats live using one of the curated kits, or draw from a range of built-in patterns. The instrument comes with easy-to-use controls, a range of creative effects, plus a dedicated “40” macro that lets you dial up the “underwater” vibe even further.

Customize your drum sounds from the Kit page. Swap other samples in and out, whilst adjusting pitch, velocity and more whilst toggling 4 insert effects.

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

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.

The dedicated Macro page lets you edit Saturation, Crush, Reverb, Delay, Tune, and Level controls, all in one place, plus you can use the 40 and Mix Up controls to give the sounds even more of 40’s unique character.

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 macros.

ABOUT 40

Over the last 15 years Noah “40” Shebib has redefined the sound of pop, R&B, and hip hop with his filtered synths and spacious beats. Producing artists including Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, Nas, Sade, Alicia Keys, PartyNextDoor, Action Bronson, and most notably Drake, 40 has picked up 18 Grammy nominations, including 2 wins, along with production credits on dozens of platinum-selling records. Now 40 is giving back to his roots, letting the community of next-generation producers create with sounds straight from his studio.

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COMBINE WITH 40’S VERY OWN KEYS

40’S VERY OWN KEYS comes packed with 150 presets that blend classic synths, electric pianos, grand pianos, and more, all recorded by 40 at his SOTA Studios. Get the genre-defining, underwater sound that put Toronto on the map — spot-on hooks and pads to sit atop your crisp, heavyweight beats.

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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