LA Session Drummer
Free Drum Grooves and Fills (Audio)
Free Drum Grooves and Fills (Audio)
*You must own the full version of Kontakt 6 V6.8.0 or above to use this sample instrument.
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Experience the power of LA Session Drummer with this free collection of professionally recorded drum grooves and fills. These audio files are exported directly from our LA Session Drummer VST kits, recorded live using a Roland TD-27 eKit. Get an authentic preview of the rich, high-quality drum sounds our VST instruments deliver.
This audio pack includes:
- Stereo Mixes: Perfectly balanced grooves and fills, ready to drop into your tracks.
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Multi-Track Audio: Isolated tracks for total control over your mix, just as they come out of the Kontakt instrument. Please note: in our Kontakt drum vst you can route all the close mics out seperately into your daw as well. This audio donload will only be the groups. Close, Overhead, Room, and FX mics.
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Unprocessed and Limited Versions: Unprocessed high-quality audio with plenty of headroom (exactly what it will sound like out of the vst), plus limited versions for a louder signal.
With no additional processing, these files showcase exactly what you’ll hear when using our VST instruments. Whether you're a producer or songwriter, this pack offers the ultimate trial of our dynamic drum tones, ready to fit seamlessly into your tracks while allowing maximum creative control.
Download your free pack today and see how LASD drum kits can elevate your productions.
Built for use in Kontakt 6 V6.8.0 or above. This 1960s Ludwig Keystone Badge kit has been meticulously tuned, captured, and prepared for a streamlined workflow in your productions and compatibility for external midi devices and electronic drum sets.
Our samples are carefully prepared to give you the highest quality sound with the most flexibility to make your own mix decisions. LA Session Drummer has 2 mix modes. Stereo (default) or Pro-Mode which allows for routing out any or all mic sources to their own dedicated stereo channel.
These world class drum sounds for E-Kit users just as much as music producers, composers, and songwriters. Midi presets for all Roland, Alesis, Pearl, EFNOTE, and Yamaha kits are built into the midi preset banks. Additionally you may save and load your own custom midi mappings to match your hardware and workflow.
What Makes These Drums So Great?
The 1960s Ludwig Champagne Sparkle kit, distinguished by its iconic Keystone badge, embodies the golden age of recording and live performance. Crafted with Ludwig’s renowned 3-ply maple/poplar shells, these drums deliver a warm, open tone with a smooth low end and a classic mid-range punch. The 5x14" Chrome Over Brass Supraphonic snare provides the perfect complement, crisp, articulate, and dynamic, with a signature crack that has defined countless hit records.
Paired with vintage 1960s Zildjian cymbals, bright, musical, and full of character. The kit sings with shimmering highs and balanced sustain. From the tight 14" hi-hats to the expressive 22" ride and rich 18" and 20" crashes, every cymbal adds a touch of authenticity to the era’s sound. The 20" Agop Istanbul Signature China completes the setup with dark, complex overtones that cut through with vintage character.
Together, this kit captures the essence of 1960s rock, soul, and jazz, an unmistakable sound that remains timeless, inspiring drummers and producers seeking true vintage warmth and musicality in the studio or on stage.
FAQ's
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Library Size
The 60s Ludwig Keystone Badge drum VST includes 5.97 GB of samples, with Kontakt using 720 MB of memory when loading the instrument.
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Velocity & Round Robin?
All of our kits feature multi-velocity and multi-round robin sampling for every instrument to ensure a natural feel and sound.
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Hi-Hat Articulations Control?
Two modes are included to accommodate both MIDI-assigned and CC4 hi-hat articulations, and it works on all e-kits!
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Can I Change the Tuning?
Yes, every instrument can be tuned individually, opening up a whole new range of sound design options for your drum sound.
| 1960s Ludwig Keystone Badge Drum Specs | |
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| Instrument | Info |
| Kick (hard & soft beater) | Ludwig 1960s' 14x22 |
| Snare | 5x14 Ludwig chrome over brass supraphonic |
| Tom 1 | Ludwig 1960s' 8x12 |
| Tom 2 | Ludwig 1960s' 8x13 |
| Tom 3 | Ludwig 1960s' 14x14 |
| Tom 4 | Ludwig 1960s' 16x16 |
| HiHat | Zildjian 1960s 14in |
| Ride | Zildjian 1960s 22in |
| Crash 1 | Zildjian 1960s 18in |
| Crash 2 | Zildjian 1960s 20in |
| Fx Cym. | Agop Istanbul 20in |