Hyper-sampled iconic kit, with proprietary features that will take your drums from good to great. Mixed by the Foo Fighters' long time engineer for a Hard rocking, modern sound. These are the drums you always wished you had.
THE BLACK OYSTER KIT
INCREDIBLE Realism. Mixed by 10x Grammy winner Darrell Thorp
Darrell Thorp is a world-renowned producer, mixer and engineer with more than twenty years of experience in the industry. His award-winning discography showcases some of his best work from legendary artists such as the Foo Fighters, Cheap Trick, Radiohead and Beck -with accolades including three TEC awards and ten Grammy® Awards.
Go behind the scenes and learn more about the legendary artists Darell's worked with, his influences, the keys to getting a great acoustic drum sound and how you can capture a little bit of his signature sound for yourself.
NEED INDIE DRUMS? OURS WAS CREATED BY A LEGEND
The drum sound of countless indie rock hits - from Nirvana, the Pixies to the Breeders, at your fingertips and in your recordings.
Over a year in the making, we are proud to bring you INDIE ALT-ROCK DRUMS Volume #1, recorded by Steve Albini at his Electrical Audio Studios in Chicago in the fall of 2023.
Take a peek behind the scenes of how we made this historic library and learn the secrets to recording and mixing amazing rock drum sounds from the man himself!
The drums we play, the studios we record them in, and the expertly crafted mixes our multi-platinum producers & engineers create, all come together to fulfill our vision—to give you the best sounding, most realistic and authentic drum sounds on the planet. Say NO! to drum libraries that sound like drum machines and embrace "Au Naturel." Great sounding drums don't need to be over-processed.
Iconic Recording Studios
We record our drum libraries in the best studios across the country. Legendary rooms where some of the biggest rock & metal songs of all time were recorded - like Electrical Audio in Chicago and One on One in Los Angeles. We spend thousands on professional studio time so you don't have to.
State of the Art Gear
From vintage Neumann mics and Neve mixing desks, to warm tube preamps and classic analog compressors, our drums are tracked & mixed with premium pro audio gear at the studios we record in (and a few tried & true pieces we manage to smuggle in with us).
UNPARALLELED REALISM
Our meticulous sampling process - perfected over decades - ensures every nuance in sound and technique are captured. That translates into the most authentic, realistic acoustic drum samples you've ever heard.
Award-Winning Engineers
Our drums are mixed by Grammy® award-winning engineers who have mixed multi-platinum records by Nirvana, the Pixies, the Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney & more. Their legendary sound can now be yours.
What Customers and Industry Pros Are Saying About Our Drums
The Black Oyster Kit sounds super sick!”
— Ryan "Fluff" Bruce - "Riffs, Beards & Gear"YouTube
The Black Oyster is one of those rare drum instruments that instantly feels like you’re sitting behind a real kit in a world-class studio. It’s a masterclass in drum recording and mixing, and one of the most inspiring Kontakt instruments I’ve ever played.”
— Ryan Gruss, Founder & CEO Yurt RockLos Angeles
I try every sample library out there and find that most of them either sound like plastic, sound dated, sound like the rest, or are uninspiring. Surprise, surprise... I had never heard of Drumatica and now their drum sounds are in all my tracks. Thanks guys! "
— Bobby Huff a/k/a Dr. Bob (Songwriter, Producer)Nashville, TN
Indie Rock Drums Vol #1 is the most realistic and convincing drum sample pack I have ever purchased. Now I can get that Big Steve Albini drum sound at home."
— Tim G.Louisville, KY
Great sounding, very versatile, well recorded drum samples. A wonderful way to keep Steve Albini’s unique approach alive."
— Daniel T.Germany
These samples are them. This is it if you're looking for expertly recorded drum samples with that kinetic 'in-the-room' magic. Keep it up!"
— Andr3wNYC
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