Berserkr Core - Tribal Punk Folk Drums Kontakt drum instrument artwork by Keepforest

Berserkr Core - Tribal Punk Folk Drums: Kontakt Drum Instrument by Keepforest

Berserkr Core - Tribal Punk Folk Drums is a Kontakt instrument by Keepforest built around tribal, punk-tinged and folk percussion. It includes 60+ Kontakt patches, 4500+ rhythm presets and a WAV folder of 8000+ audio files.

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01Overview

Berserkr Core is the streamlined entry version of the Berserkr drum collection from Keepforest. The developer frames it as a portal to medieval battles and ritual scenes, drawing on sounds such as strikes on leather, wood textures, rustling leaves, fire crackle, swords, leather coin pouches, tambourines, nyckelharpa and cello. It is designed for producers who want the core character of the Berserkr library with a single-level navigation system. It requires Kontakt 7.5.2 Player or Full.

Best for

Tribal drum patterns
Punk-influenced percussion
Folk drum layers
Epic trailer percussion
Medieval-themed soundtracks
Rhythm pattern generation

Developer: Keepforest
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

60+ NI Kontakt patches for drum and percussion sounds
4500+ custom rhythm presets
Custom FX presets included
WAV folder with 8000+ mastered audio files
Sequencer for redesigning and crafting patterns
Groove Maker with probability features
Round-robin loops of 8 to 32 samples each
Single-level navigation system for simple browsing

03In depth

Tribal, Punk and Folk Sound Character

Keepforest describes the library's sounds as drawn from materials of the ancient past, including leather, several wood types, leaves and fire. Its percussion is paired with folk elements such as swords, tambourines and string instruments like the nyckelharpa and cello.

The developer also adds a punk-inspired grit, crunch and distortion to the loops. Each round-robin loop is mixed for balance, so the sounds fit cinematic and atmospheric tracks as well as more aggressive rhythmic music.

Sequencing and Rhythm Presets

Berserkr Core includes a sequencer for editing, redesigning and creating drum patterns. Keepforest also points to dynamic sequencers and a Groove Maker with probability features for shaping rhythms.

The package includes 4500+ custom rhythm presets and 62 instrument patches, giving you a starting point for drum parts that you can then adjust.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Keepforest
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Berserkr Core?

Berserkr Core requires Kontakt. The developer specifies Kontakt 7.5.2 Player or Full to use this instrument.

What formats does Berserkr Core come in?

The instrument is available in the Kontakt format. The package also includes a WAV folder with 8000+ mastered audio files.

How is Berserkr Core different from the Pro Edition?

Keepforest describes Berserkr Core as the distilled essence of the library, containing about 30% of the Pro Edition's content, with a streamlined single-level navigation system.

What kinds of sounds are included?

The library includes strikes on leather, wood textures, leaves, fire crackle, sword sounds, tambourines, coin pouches, nyckelharpa and cello, alongside punk-tinged percussion.