REQ: Sonica Instruments Taiko Thunder The Ultimate Collection
Hi everyone,
I have searched everywhere for this library, but I’ve had no luck. It’s been out since January 2025, and is priced at $695.00 over on Sonica Instruments’ website. If anyone has this library, I would greatly appreciate a share!
Info:
Product Specifications
Kontakt Player 6.8.1 or newer
Native Access compatible
Data size: 69 GB
TAIKO THUNDER eclipses any previous taiko sample libraries, as it features dozens of articulations, seven microphone channels for exceptional mixing versatility, and over 1,400 MIDI grooves taken from live performances by top taiko performers.
Main Features
Includes separate instrument interfaces specifically designed to replicate the behavior of all 16 taiko drums as well as the chappa, shoko, and kagurasuzu percussion instruments and kakegoe calls
For taiko drums, reproduces the sound variations at each hit position for both the left and right hands
Ensemble function recreates either solo performances or two to four-person ensembles
Seven microphone channels in high 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution
Built-in Instrument Modeler provides independent left-hand and right-hand control over many head, body, and stick & rim parameters, for complete customization of the taiko’s sonic character
Three play modes to choose from to suit your performance / input style
Contains 1,400 MIDI grooves played by professional taiko performers that can be dragged directly into your DAW for immediate music production work
Designed for live performances with dedicated settings for Roland’s TAIKO-1 and many other MIDI controllers
I have searched everywhere for this library, but I’ve had no luck. It’s been out since January 2025, and is priced at $695.00 over on Sonica Instruments’ website. If anyone has this library, I would greatly appreciate a share!
Info:
Product Specifications
Kontakt Player 6.8.1 or newer
Native Access compatible
Data size: 69 GB
TAIKO THUNDER eclipses any previous taiko sample libraries, as it features dozens of articulations, seven microphone channels for exceptional mixing versatility, and over 1,400 MIDI grooves taken from live performances by top taiko performers.
Main Features
Includes separate instrument interfaces specifically designed to replicate the behavior of all 16 taiko drums as well as the chappa, shoko, and kagurasuzu percussion instruments and kakegoe calls
For taiko drums, reproduces the sound variations at each hit position for both the left and right hands
Ensemble function recreates either solo performances or two to four-person ensembles
Seven microphone channels in high 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution
Built-in Instrument Modeler provides independent left-hand and right-hand control over many head, body, and stick & rim parameters, for complete customization of the taiko’s sonic character
Three play modes to choose from to suit your performance / input style
Contains 1,400 MIDI grooves played by professional taiko performers that can be dragged directly into your DAW for immediate music production work
Designed for live performances with dedicated settings for Roland’s TAIKO-1 and many other MIDI controllers