Sampleson has announced the release of Drumbada, a polyrhythmic cinematic drum engine equipped with 5 groups of 3 drummers each. It is based on the unique sound of the "Bombo Legüero," a rare South American bass drum that has never been deeply sampled before.
Drumbada also introduces a crew-playing algorithm, which reproduces the behavior and inaccuracy of 15 percussionists playing together.
This is what Sampleson says:
Drumbada simplifies the process of creating polyrhythms by offering intuitive controls within its five groups of sound sources and arpeggiators. With independent adjustments for signature, speed, spread value, and accent, users can effortlessly explore various rhythmic combinations without feeling overwhelmed.
This design allows for natural experimentation and encourages creative exploration, making polyrhythms accessible to musicians and producers of all skill levels.
Featuring a user-friendly mouse-drag UI zone, Drumbada integrates multiple parameters into a single macro. Ideal for both live performances and studio composition.
A rare bass drum sound, Sampleson explains the history:
Drumbada is crafted from the -bombo legüero- a drum popular in Latin American folklore that It owes its name to the characteristic it is believed to have, which is being heard even at 6 miles of distance. It consists of two leather membranes with hair attached to a box made from a hollowed trunk secured by straps made of leather or rawhide. Both the rims and the membranes are struck with leather-covered mallets called sticks or drumsticks. The legend tells that a butcher in a village, who lived in the middle of the countryside, had a drum to inform neighbors that he had meat for sale.
Drumbada is available here at an introductory price of $39, for a limited time only. After the promotional period, the regular price will be $59.
Audio demos: SoundCloud.com/user-830166644/sets/drumbada
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