Summary

Damage 2 is an epic cinematic percussion virtual instrument (VST/AU/AAX) developed by Heavyocity. It offers massive ensembles, heavily processed hybrid drums, and an extensive library of loops and samples for scoring and music production.

Features

• Over 40,000 samples and 60 GB of content recorded at the Skywalker Sound scoring stage.
• Three unique sound engines: Ensemble Designer, Kit Designer with 16-voice layout, and Loop Designer with 864 tempo-synced loops.
• Instant 3D positioning with an enhanced virtual stage and five discrete microphone positions (Close, Room, Hall, LFE, Analog Crush).
• Customizable master effects and independent FX chains for each voice, including compression, reverb, and saturation.
• New "Punish" knob with three modes to add varying degrees of distortion and aggression to sounds.
• Includes 208 custom-designed presets and intuitive browsing tools to load sources individually or in banks.
• Powered by Kontakt 6.2.2 engine requiring Kontakt Player or later; NKS-ready for Komplete Kontrol integration.

Content and Sound

Damage 2 focuses on cinematic percussion with "damaged" hybrid elements, combining massive bass drums, toms, found sounds, and uniquely recorded items such as a rolled dumpster. It supports realistic pattern creation such as rolls and crescendos with a MIDI performance tool.

Technical Details and Requirements

• Requires macOS 10.12 or newer (Intel i5 or better) / Windows 7 or newer with Intel i5 or equivalent CPU and 2 GB RAM minimum.
• Approximately 24.6 GB disk space when using lossless compression.
• Available as a plugin (VST, AU, AAX) and standalone.
• Upgrade available for owners of Damage 1 with $150 discount.

Target Users

This instrument is designed for composers, producers, and sound designers looking for high-impact cinematic percussion and hybrid rhythms for film, TV, games, and trailer music.