Majetone launches Dream Kit: Zenith as a virtual instrument that changes how musicians think about drums. Producer James Yates designed the software to turn drum kits into chromatic synthesizers that play across five octaves. The plugin samples every part of drum sets from shells and heads to squeaky pedals and metal lugs. Musicians can play these sounds like keyboard notes instead of just percussion hits. Yates spent ten years experimenting and four years developing this unique approach to drum sounds.
The software contains 120 different waveforms captured from actual drum performances and components. Each sound features up to 38 velocity layers and multiple round robin samples for realistic playback. Recording sessions at Otterhead Studios provided close microphone, overhead, and room sound options for every source. The instrument stretches and tunes drum sounds across musical scales to create both realistic and surreal effects. Yates wanted musicians to experience drums as legato instruments rather than just short percussive strikes.
Dream Kit: Zenith works on Mac and Windows computers as VST3 or AU plugin formats. The introductory price costs £89 through June 25 before increasing to £148 with VAT included. Musicians can transform traditional drumming into melodic performances using this innovative virtual instrument.
The software contains 120 different waveforms captured from actual drum performances and components. Each sound features up to 38 velocity layers and multiple round robin samples for realistic playback. Recording sessions at Otterhead Studios provided close microphone, overhead, and room sound options for every source. The instrument stretches and tunes drum sounds across musical scales to create both realistic and surreal effects. Yates wanted musicians to experience drums as legato instruments rather than just short percussive strikes.
Dream Kit: Zenith works on Mac and Windows computers as VST3 or AU plugin formats. The introductory price costs £89 through June 25 before increasing to £148 with VAT included. Musicians can transform traditional drumming into melodic performances using this innovative virtual instrument.
