Description

The Driven Machine Drums 3 + M.D. Bundle is a meticulously crafted collection that resulted from over three years of hard work, aiming to provide producers with an unparalleled “go-to” sample library. It offers a vast array of inspiring and unique sounds, all designed to yield professional results with ease.

Driven Machine Drums 3 (DMD3) Overview:

This library contains 2,426 meticulously curated samples across nine percussion categories, including kicks, snares, claps, toms, real percussion, synth percussion, hi-hats, cymbals, and unique electronic sounds. These samples were hand-selected from a massive pool of over 16,000 and captured using top-quality mastering-grade AD converters. Each sample was edited for precision, ensuring flawless attack and decay for optimal use in any mix.

Categories and Textures:

The sounds are neatly organized into folders based on texture, making it quick and easy to find exactly what you need. Categories like analog, deep, soft, glitch, and dirty allow producers to quickly zero in on specific tones and vibes.

Sources and Processing:

The samples in the DMD3 library were sourced from a wide range of equipment, including modular synths, physical modeling devices, analog and digital drum machines, all processed through high-end analog gear—compressors, filters, EQs, tubes, transformers, and more. Techniques like parallel processing were used to enhance transients while maintaining body, and analog harmonics were added to provide warmth, depth, and an elevated psycho-acoustic sense of loudness.

Contents of Driven Machine Drums 3:

• 422 Kicks: Deep, glitchy, analog, harmonic, dirty, etc.
• 473 Snares: Vintage, snappy, industrial, experimental, etc.
• 212 Claps: Wet, classic, soft, digital, etc.
• 210 Toms: Analog, electroacoustic, industrial, etc.
• 284 Real Percussion: Ethnic, vintage, hand percussion, etc.
• 231 Synth Percussion: Cowbells, congas, bells, etc.
• 273 Hi-hats: Modular, vintage, inharmonic, etc.
• 51 Cymbals: Hybrid, analog, vintage/beatbox.
• 270 Unknown Electronic Sounds: Glitch, liquid creature, random bent, etc.

Driven Machine Drums M.D. Collection:

The M.D. Collection, first introduced in 2013, complements the DMD3 by adding another 2,733 samples. These sounds are sourced from iconic machines like the Elektron Machine Drum and Roland TR-909, processed with an elite signal chain of analog gear for maximum character and fidelity.

Five Machine Types:

1. EFM (Enhanced Feedback Modulation Synthesis):
   • A range of claps, cowbells, cymbals, hats, kicks, rims, snares, and toms, with distinct focus on unique sound design.
2. PI (Acoustic Drum Modeling):
   • Crashes, kicks, maracas, snares, and toms, modeled with an acoustic edge and enhanced with analog warmth.
3. TRX (Vintage Analog Character):
   • Analog-rich claps, claves, hats, kicks, and more, evoking the classic character of analog drum machines.
4. EP12 (Classic Vintage Beatbox Character):
   • Congas, bongos, claps, rides, snares, and tambourines, full of glitchy, vintage charm.
5. FR909 (Classic Analog Drum Machine – TR-909):
   • A selection of kicks, hats, snares, and toms, with the unmistakable sound of the legendary Roland TR-909.

Contents of Driven Machine Drums M.D. Collection:

• EFM: 69 claps, 91 kicks, 149 snares, 86 toms, and more.
• PI: 49 crashes, 61 hats, 110 snares, 47 toms, and more.
• TRX: 51 claps, 106 kicks, 45 snares, 85 toms, and more.
• EP12: 81 claps, 77 hats, 120 snares, 120 toms, and more.
• FR909: 124 snares, 278 toms, 70 kicks, and more.

Conclusion:

The Driven Machine Drums 3 + M.D. Bundle is an absolute powerhouse for any producer, providing an incredibly rich and versatile palette of sounds that are ready to mix straight out of the box. The attention to detail, extensive sound design, and expert-level analog processing make it an indispensable tool for anyone serious about crafting unique and professional-quality percussion tracks.