Summary
LABS Vintage Drums is a free sound library from Spitfire Audio, featuring two vintage drum kits recorded in an analog studio using rare microphones and gear. It is available as part of the free LABS collection and runs via the free Spitfire Audio plugin.
Features
- Includes two vintage kits: a 1975 Ludwig with a 26" bass drum inspired by Jon Bonham, and a 1940 Slingerland kit with calfskin heads.
- Recorded at Kerwax Studio, one of the few remaining fully-analog studios, located in Brittany, France.
- Samples captured with five dynamic layers and five round robins over two octaves.
- Uses rare microphones, handmade micing console, and vintage equipment for a unique sound character.
- Plugin allows control over expression, dynamics, reverb, and grit levels—from clean to over-compressed.
- Flexible sound from tight, close-miked to open, room-ambient.
- Suitable for media composers and songwriters looking for versatile drum sounds.
- Plugin formats available: AU, VST2, VST3, AAX for macOS and Windows.
Additional Information
LABS is known for its interesting instrument collections with unique stories behind each library. The Vintage Drums library continues this tradition by presenting high-quality vintage kits recorded in a prestigious studio environment.
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