REQ: Native Instruments CONCRETE SUN Expansion
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.