Blackbird


15 Authentic Kits. Versatile and Immerse.

We took the original Blackbird kit from 8Dio, which features over 37,000 samples, and reimagined it into 15 pristine kits in all sorts of colors—representing different eras from the 60s till today. These additions bring fresh variety and flexibility to an already exceptional collection, making it adaptable to a range of genres and styles. Featuring over 15,700 detailed samples, the kit centers around an extended Mapex setup, offering rich tonal depth and precision for prograde sound.

Engineered by Taylor Larson (Oceanic Studios / Periphery) and remastered by Colin E. Fisher, Blackbird has been reimagined with Soundpaint in mind, featuring 127 velocity layers for a next-level form of touch and feel. Whether you're new to drum production or an experienced producer, the streamlined workflow makes crafting your ideal sound straightforward and efficient.

Blackbird also introduces our innovative Flow Note Technology, which addresses a common challenge in drum sampling: unnatural stacking of elements like cymbals and hi-hats. This technology mimics real-life behavior by partially muting previous hits while maintaining their resonance, resulting in a more authentic and dynamic performance.

Designed to cover all eras from the 60s till today, Blackbird offers different drum colors from pop to indie pop, vintage Motown to metal, and everything in between, equipping you with the tools to bring depth and realism to your productions.


Samples

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Parts & Programs

Blackbird Parts:

  • Beefy Kit
  • Carbon Kit
  • Clean Kit
  • Darkness Kit
  • Demon Kit
  • Era Kit
  • Fighter Kit
  • Focuser Kit
  • Golden Kit
  • Lennys Kit
  • Princes Kit
  • Pulse Kit
  • Sand Kit
  • Speed Kit
  • Vintage Oak Kit

Blackbird Programs:

Arp Kits:

  • Arp Beefy Kit
  • Arp Carbon Kit
  • Arp Clean OG Kit
  • Arp Darkness Kit
  • Arp Demon Kit
  • Arp Dual Era Kit
  • Arp Era Kit
  • Arp Fighter Kit
  • Arp Focuser Kit
  • Arp Golden Kit
  • Arp Lennys Kit
  • Arp Princes Kit
  • Arp Pulse Kit
  • Arp Sand Kit
  • Arp Speed Kit
  • Arp Vintage Oak Kit

Core Kits:

  • Beefy Kit
  • Carbon Kit
  • Clean OG Kit
  • Darkness Kit
  • Demon Kit
  • Dual Era Kit
  • Era Kit
  • Fighter Kit
  • Focuser Kit
  • Golden Kit
  • Lennys Kit
  • Princes Kit
  • Pulse Kit
  • Sand Kit
  • Speed Kit
  • Vintage Oak Kit

SoundLabs:

  • Arp Amys Kit
  • Arp Depeche Morph Kit
  • Arp DMC Morph Kit
  • Dark Era Kit
  • Dual Kit
  • Makes Me Smile Kit
  • One Note Toms Ens Kit
  • TomTom Ensemble Kit
  • Tom Tom Play G0

Specifications

Blackbird Drums

  • Programs: 41
  • P(arts): 15
  • Size: 10 GB
  • 15.7K Real-Time Samples™
  • Sample Resolution: 48 Khz / 24 Bit Stereo, .RTS (Real Time Sample) format

Requirements

  • Compatible with Windows (Version 10 and above) and Mac (OS X 10.14 and above) on both Intel and Apple ARM (M Chip) architectures. Supported plug-in formats include Stand-alone, VST, VST3, AU, and AAX. Soundpaint engine is optimized for high-efficiency performance across all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and hyper optimized for SSD.
     
  • Minimum System Requirements: Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 16 GB of RAM or more recommended. SSD recommended.

“Blackbird is one of the deepest drum kits I've ever come across”

—Troels Folmann
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