Cory’s Library Spotlight – Perfperc Volume 1 by Performance Samples
Performance Samples’ Perfperc – Volume I marks the beginning of an exploration of percussion libraries built using multi-samples captured from repeated performance phrases. This library was produced with a heavy focus on start-time consistency and timbral cohesion between RRs, wrapped up in a performance-sourced repetition approach, which in percussion leads to a natural flow between notes, tighter playing, and more uniform dynamics. There was also significance placed on making the velocity response predictable and smooth, aided by the wide dynamic range recorded (up to 15 dynamics).
With Perfperc – Volume I Jasper Blunk founder of Performance Samples introduces a unique series of an examination of percussion libraries built using multi-samples captured from repeated performance phrases. This library was produced with a heavy focus on start-time consistency and timbral cohesion between RRs wrapped up in a performance-sourced repetition approach. This leads when playing percussion to a natural flow between notes, tighter playing, and more uniform dynamics. There was also significance placed on making the velocity response predictable and smooth, aided by the wide dynamic range recorded (up to 15 dynamics).
- Articulations
- Performance-sourced hits with up to 15* dynamics, with playable rolls triggering in based on playing speed
- X-fade rolls with both “roll-to-hit”/accented and normal releases (controlled by velocity)
- Bonus material (rubs, scrapes, crescendos, etc)
- Instruments
- Bongo Set (three bongos: low, medium, and high)
- Low Tom
- High Tom
- Gran Cassa
- Low Surdo
- High Surdo
- Low Taiko
- High Taiko
- Timpani 1 (tuned down)
- Timpani 2 (tuned down)
- Timpani 3 (tuned down)
- Timpani 4 (tuned down)
- Snare Drum (snares disengaged)
- Two Shakers
