40's Very Own Drums by Native Instruments drum instrument interface for Kontakt

40's Very Own Drums: Kontakt Drum Instrument by Native Instruments

40's Very Own Drums is a Kontakt drum instrument from Native Instruments, with 15 curated kits of one-shots and built-in groove patterns created by producer Noah "40" Shebib.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
Kontakt
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

40's Very Own Drums is a drum instrument for Kontakt that brings drum sounds curated by Noah "40" Shebib to your session. Each of its 15 kits holds 16 one-shots, so you can play beats live or draw from the included patterns. It is part of Native Instruments' Play Series, which focuses on production-ready presets and real-time control in a straightforward interface.

Best for

  • Hip hop drum programming
  • Pop beat production
  • Live beat playing
  • Atmospheric drum sounds
  • Quick beat sketching
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Kontakt
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02Key features

What you get

  • 15 individual kits with 16 one-shots each
  • 16 groove patterns per kit, editable in any DAW
  • MIDI drag and drop for pattern editing
  • Macro effects for shaping the sound of each kit
  • Easy-to-use customization controls for quick playability
  • Part of the Play Series with production-ready presets
  • Curated by producer Noah "40" Shebib
03In depth

Kits, one-shots and groove patterns

The instrument is organized into 15 individual kits, and each kit contains 16 one-shots. Each kit also holds 16 groove patterns that you can edit in any DAW with MIDI drag and drop.

The kits are built for playing rather than sound design. Easy-to-use customization controls let you shape the sound quickly, and a set of macro effects adds further options for changing the character of a kit.

Playability and the Play Series

Native Instruments positions this drum instrument as part of the Play Series, a line of Kontakt instruments built around production-ready presets and real-time control.

Because the controls are kept simple, the instrument suits producers who want to program or perform beats quickly, especially in hip hop and pop styles.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperNative Instruments
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsKontakt
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use 40's Very Own Drums?

You need the free Kontakt Player or Kontakt version 6.2 or higher. The instrument runs inside Kontakt.

What formats does 40's Very Own Drums come in?

It is available in the Kontakt format. It works within Kontakt and can be used in any DAW that hosts Kontakt.

Can I edit the groove patterns?

Yes. Each kit contains 16 groove patterns that you can edit in any DAW with MIDI drag and drop.

07Developer

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