Just Add Modern Drums Kontakt drum instrument by Just Add Drums

Just Add Modern Drums - Kontakt: Multi-Mic Drum Library by Just Add Drums

Just Add Modern Drums - Kontakt is a multi-mic drum instrument by Just Add Drums that runs in Kontakt. It offers 7 snares, 4 toms, two kick options and close, overhead and room channels for building a custom drum kit.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately
VST2AUAAXStandaloneKontaktWindowsmacOS
AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

Just Add Modern Drums is a Kontakt instrument built around a full drum kit recorded with multiple microphones. Each element is available with close, overhead and room channels, so you can decide how much of the kit's space and ambience you want in the mix. The library includes dampened and open options for both kick and snare, plus four snare tunings. The developer positions it as a flexible base for modern rock, heavy metal and pop productions.

Best for

  • Modern rock drums
  • Heavy metal kits
  • Pop drum production
  • Custom drum kit building
  • Multi-channel drum mixing
Requires
Kontakt
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02Key features

What you get

  • Multi-mic samples with close, overhead and room channels
  • Dampened and open options for kick and snare
  • Seven snares with four distinct snare tunings
  • Four toms and two kick options
  • Individual control over Kick, Snare, Toms and Cymbals
  • Streamlined master section for quick adjustments
  • Choke versions for crashes, China and splash
  • Multi output routing supported
03In depth

Kit Building and Sound Control

The instrument is built around mixing and matching elements. There are 7 snares, 4 toms and 2 kick options, and you can combine dampened or open versions of the kick and snare with four distinct snare tunings. Just Add Drums describes the samples as multi-mic and mix-ready, with separate control over close, overhead and room channels.

A streamlined master section gives quick access to the overall sound, while deeper controls let you shape individual elements such as kick, snare, toms and cymbals. Every microphone channel can be adjusted, so the kit can move from heavy, aggressive tones to more natural, organic sounds.

Articulations and Workflow

Just Add Modern Drums covers a complete kit with articulations for kick, snare, toms, hi-hats, cymbals and rides, including choke versions of the crashes, China and splash. Hi-hats are available in closed, pedal, open, half-open and closed tip variations.

Multi output routing is supported, so you can send individual drum parts to separate channels in your DAW for processing and mixing. The developer notes that MIDI mapping is coming soon.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperJust Add Drums
TypePlugin
CategoryKontakt Instrument
RequiresKontakt
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone, Kontakt
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Just Add Modern Drums?

Just Add Modern 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?

It is available in VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone and Kontakt formats. Supported operating systems are Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later, on both Intel and Silicon Macs.

Does it support multi-output routing?

Yes. Multi output routing is listed as a feature, so individual drum parts can be sent to separate channels in your DAW.

07Developer

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