Just Add Djent Drums Kontakt metal drum instrument by Just Add Drums

Just Add Djent Drums - Kontakt: Metal Drum Sample Instrument

Just Add Djent Drums - Kontakt is a metal drum instrument for Kontakt, built from processed kick, snare, tom, cymbal and hi-hat samples. It is made by Just Add Drums and runs in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

VST2AUAAXStandaloneKontaktWindowsmacOS

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01Overview

Just Add Djent Drums is a Kontakt instrument from Just Add Drums aimed at heavy, modern metal production. It covers the core kit, including a kick, snare, four toms, hi-hats and a range of cymbals, with each element already processed for a dense, punchy sound. The instrument opens with a streamlined master section for quick use, and it also lets you adjust individual elements and every microphone channel when you want more control over the final tone.

Best for

Metal drum tracking
Djent breakdowns
Heavy guitar mixes
Polyrhythmic drum parts
Modern metal production

Developer: Just Add Drums
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

22 articulations covering kick, snare, toms, hi-hats and cymbals
Streamlined master section for quick access
Individual control over Kick, Snare, Toms and Cymbals
Independent adjustment of every microphone channel
Snare rimshot included as the top velocity layer
Multi output routing for separate channel processing
Four presets included
Runs as a Kontakt instrument in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone

03In depth

Sound and Articulations for Heavy Drum Tracks

The kit is built around a low, punchy kick, thick toms and a large snare. The developer describes the samples as fully processed, so they are ready to sit in a mix with heavy guitars without much extra treatment.

The instrument covers 22 articulations. These include closed, pedal, open and half-open hi-hats, a tip-closed hi-hat, several crashes with choke versions, rides including a bell, a china, a splash, and four toms. A snare rimshot is included as the top velocity layer, so harder hits can give a sharper, more natural attack.

Mixing Control and Workflow in Kontakt

The master section gives quick access to the kit, so you can get a usable sound with minimal setup. For detailed work, Kick, Snare, Toms and Cymbals can each be adjusted separately, and every microphone channel can be shaped on its own.

Multi output routing is supported, which lets you send individual drum elements to separate channels in your DAW for mixing and processing. MIDI mapping is listed as coming soon.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Just Add Drums
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone, Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Just Add Djent Drums?

Just Add Djent Drums requires Kontakt. The developer lists Kontakt Player 8 or later and Native Access 2 among the system requirements.

Which formats and operating systems are supported?

The instrument is listed in VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone and Kontakt formats. It is supported on Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later, on both Intel and Silicon Macs.