ZABUMBA
The Northeast Pulse
The Zabumba is part of the emblematic musical groups and genres of the Brazilian northeast. It became known in other regions of Brazil, mainly from baião and, later, from the forró trio including xote, and xaxado.
$17.99
Full version of Kontakt 6.8 or above is required (Not for Kontakt Player)
BACURINHA
The Bacurinha emerged in the 90s, having a smaller size than the Repinique. Initially designed to follow the Timbal in the Axés and the Timbalada. Three .nki rhythms files with 3 different tempos and more than 180 loops, along with Single Hits and FX.
KONTAKT 6.8+
$17.99
FULL VERSION OF KONTAKT IS REQUIRED
03 CHANNEL BUSES
984 SAMPLES
The Instrument
The performance of these rhythms is distinguished by the use of the bacalhau stick — a thin rod approximately 35 cm in length, traditionally crafted from tree branches, bamboo, or coconut leaf stems, and sometimes from synthetic materials such as nylon or plastic. It is held in the left hand and used to strike the lower drumhead, producing a characteristic articulation and rhythmic definition unique to the instrument.
Performance
This session features a performance by percussion master Robson Batata, delivering expressive phrasing, rhythmic precision, and authentic articulation throughout the recordings.
Gear
Recording using a pair of Neumann KM184, a Neumann TLM 102 and a AKG C414. The preamp section used was a pair of Chandler Germ 500 MK2, a pair of Millennia HV-35 and a Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Compressor (-1DB GR) on Room Mics, routed in a Apogee Ensemble MK2.
Samples
Audio Demos
Single Hits and Rhythms
Walkthrough
Articulations
Update Log: V 1.2
- New GUI
- New Faders
- New Panners
- New Level Meter on individual Buses
- Label Amount visualizer
- Waveform visualizer
- Master EQ
- Effects expanded
- Reset to Default knobs and faders
- New Impulse Reverbs with selection
- Delay Sync and controls
- Velocity Tab controls on Single Hits
- Knobs and Faders text functions on UI
- Fix Level Meter on Output buses routing
- Waveform is now more smoother and play regular with multiple samples
Single Hits
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Zabumba – Single Hits
Rhythmic Loops
- Zabumba – Fast – Long (160 bpm)
- Zabumba – Fast – Long (Sync)
- Zabumba – Medium Rhythms (105 bpm)
- Zabumba – Medium Rhythms (Sync)
- Zabumba – Slow Rhythms (75 bpm)
- Zabumba – Slow Rhythms (Sync)
Requirements
Kontakt 6.8+ Full
This library is NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player. Only the full Retail Version of Kontakt.
8GB Ram (16 Recommended) / Inter i5 +
Higher amounts of memory let you load more instruments in your computer. A faster CPU with more cores will allow you to play more simultaneous voices.
Kontakt Requirements – Mac OSX
Intel Macs: macOS 11 or 12 (latest update). Apple Silicon Macs (via Rosetta 2 & natively on ARM).
Kontakt Requirements – Windows
Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit). Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU. Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher.
ZABUMBA
The Northeast Pulse
The Zabumba is part of the emblematic musical groups and genres of the Brazilian northeast. It became known in other regions of Brazil, mainly from baião, and later, from the forró trio including xote, and xaxado.
KONTAKT 6.8+
$17.99
FULL VERSION IS REQUIRED
04-03 CHANNEL BUSES
326.8 MB
964 SAMPLES
The INSTRUMENT
The performance of these rhythms is distinguished by the use of the bacalhau stick — a thin rod approximately 35 cm in length, traditionally crafted from tree branches, bamboo, or coconut leaf stems, and sometimes from synthetic materials such as nylon or plastic. It is held in the left hand and used to strike the lower drumhead, producing a characteristic articulation and rhythmic definition unique to the instrument.
AUDIO DEMOS
KONTAKT (FULL VERSION)
The new GUI comes with a better level meters on each microphone, in addition to a wider waveform display, making loops easier to view and making the assembly of grooves simpler. Also, a text parameters on each Knob and a Standard format display of effects in all new UI’s (V4).
GEAR
Recording using a pair of Neumann KM184, a Neumann TLM 102 and a AKG C414. The preamp section used was a pair of Chandler Germ 500 MK2 and a Millennia HV-35. Coloring, a Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Compressor (-1DB GR) on C414. All routed in an Apogee Ensemble MK2.
Rhythms
The library includes three .nki rhythm patches at three distinct tempos, offering more than 90 loops in total, along with a comprehensive selection of single hits for greater flexibility and customization.
Performance
This session features a performance by percussion master Robson Batata, delivering expressive phrasing, rhythmic precision, and authentic articulation throughout the recordings.
Articulations
Update Log: V.1.2
- New GUI
- New Faders
- New Panners
- New Level Meter on individual Buses
- Label Amount visualizer
- Waveform visualizer
- Master EQ
- Effects expanded
- Reset to Default knobs and faders
- New Impulse Reverbs with selection
- Delay Sync and controls
- Velocity Tab controls on Single Hits
- Knobs and Faders text functions on UI
- Fix Level Meter on Output buses routing
- Waveform is now more smoother and play regular with multiple samples
Single Hits
-
Zabumba Single Hits
Rhythmic Loops
- Zabumba – Fast – Long (160 bpm)
- Zabumba – Fast – Long (Sync)
- Zabumba – Medium Rhythms (105 bpm)
- Zabumba – Medium Rhythms (Sync)
- Zabumba – Slow Rhythms (75 bpm)
- Zabumba – Slow Rhythms (Sync)
Walkthrough
System Requirements
Kontakt 6.8+
This library is NOT compatible with the free Kontakt Player. Only the full Retail Version of Kontakt.
8GB Ram / Intel i5 or higher
Higher amounts of memory let you load more instruments in your computer. A faster CPU with more cores will allow you to play more simultaneous voices.
Kontakt Requirements – Mac OSX
Intel Macs (i5 or higher): macOS 10.14, 10.15, 11 or 12 (latest update).
Apple Silicon Macs (via Rosetta 2 & natively on ARM in Standalone).
Kontakt Requirements – Windows
Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 32/64-bit). Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU. Graphics hardware support for OpenGL 2.1 or higher.
