Drumset: The Organic Pulse of Fjordheim
The Drumsets at Wrongtools isn’t about the sterile, over-compressed kits found in many high-end libraries. It centers around a single philosophy: the sound of real wood, vintage iron, and a drummer’s intuition. This category is defined by our flagship kit, Fjordheim Drums, a library that prioritizes the lively, breathing response of an acoustic drumset over the generic perfection of digital percussion.
Fjordheim Drums: A Living Entity
Recorded at a premier studio in Norway, Fjordheim Drums captures a 1968 Rogers Holiday kit through a signal chain of ribbon mics and Neve preamps. It avoids the “machine-gun” effect by utilizing up to 8 velocity layers and sophisticated round-robin cycling. This is a drumset library for those who need their rhythm tracks to feel like a performance, not a sequence of triggers.
While many VST drums are designed to fit a specific radio-pop mold, Fjordheim is a boutique toolkit. It offers the most character-rich drum samples on the market, retaining the mechanical noise of the pedals and the authentic decay of the room. It is the definitive choice for composers who want their beats to have a physical, tangible presence.
The Fjordheim Signal Path and Features
- Vintage Textures: Includes signature effect lines captured through an MPC2000 and an Ampex 601, adding a layer of historical grit and saturation.
- Articulate Performance: Beyond standard sticks, the library features deep-sampled brush sets, mallets, and even bowed cymbals for unconventional scoring.
- Mixing Freedom: Five discrete mic positions—including close, overhead, and multiple room signals—allow you to move from a dry, intimate booth sound to an expansive, airy hall.
- Human Dynamics: Built for Native Instruments Kontakt, the kit includes specialized scripts for open-close hi-hat behavior and realistic drum rolls.
“We didn’t want a drum kit that just hit the notes; we wanted the one where you can hear the air moving in the room and the vibration of the wood.”
The Anti-Template Drum Library
This is the secret weapon for indie rock, cinematic underscores, and avant-garde jazz. By focusing on the nuances of a vintage kit played with taste, Fjordheim Drums provides a level of high-fidelity character that massive orchestral libraries often lack. It is an instrument designed to be played, tweaked, and integrated into scores that require a soul.
Discover the definitive acoustic kit at Wrongtools. Experience Fjordheim Drums and give your rhythm the character it deserves.
