flyinghand percussion

________________________________________________________________________FlyingHand Percussion - Manual v1.0 © Copyright 2006 Eitan Teomi - handheldsound.com

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FlyingHand Percussion – A Hand Percussion Sample Library for Kontakt2 sampler.© Copyright 2006 by Eitan Teomi.

All rights are reserved.

CREDITS:

Produced By Eitan TeomiInstruments and mentoring By John Bergamo

Naal, and Djembe played by Justin DeHartAdditional Sound for 'Mutants' by Benjamin Wynn

Nitro FHP Edition by PSP AudiowareReverb Impulses by Voxengo

Manual and Graphic Design by Eitan TeomiBox design and LOTS of Love by Monica Almada

Box Production by People's Craft, Nepal

CONTACT:

www.flyinghandpercussion.com

[email protected]


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http://www.flyinghandpercussion.com/

mailto:[email protected]

Welcome to FlyingHand Percussion.Thank you for your purchase of 'FlyingHand Percussion'. This sample library represents a 2-year dedicated and elaborated artistic process. A process in which its results brought to life the vision I had before taking it on. The library you are about to explore holds a level of topmost realism, depth, and detail which is totally new and ground-breaking.

- Introduction- Introduction

FlyingHand Percussion is a dedicated Hand-Percussion sample library.It represents an authentic and evocative ensemble through an all-inclusive collection of articulations, replication of the drums behavior at various playing techniques, and nuances from each instrument.Whether composing or playing live, the outcome is great responsiveness, character and real time authenticity, and complete freedom and genre independence.

This innovative ensemble will glow no matter the music you play or write!

In FlyingHand Percussion each instrument sounds and responds as if playing a real one. The drums' resonance behaviors and tendencies when playing the various articulations were all sampled and are implemented to be released in real time exactly when needed.Most importantly, each drum fulfills its true musical depth with an exhaustive set of extended articulation techniques using unconventional playing styles.For this purpose, I have contacted Master Percussionist, Composer, and Educator Mr. John Bergamo, to advise on articulations, instrumentation, and tonal abilities from each instrument.

FlyingHand Percussion includes the following:

Multisampled Hand Drums with Legato Drumming™ system

Cinematic Sound Effects and Virtual Ensembles derived from the real instruments, and -

A unique Electronic and Hybrid Drums section

In addition, FlyingHand Percussion includes custom Reverb Impulses by Voxengo with numerous virtual spaces, and a special edition of PSP Audioware 'Nitro' FilterBank Plugin, with dedicated presets.

The included instruments were all tested both as solo and as part of the Ensemble, in terms of frequency coherency and musicality, for tight integrated sound.Recorded using several microphone settings and including embedded programming for realtime control, the samples are woven into real instruments, complete and vibrant, delivering superb thematic depth and playability.


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This Library is dedicated to my This Library is dedicated to my wife, Monica, and son, Yohanan,wife, Monica, and son, Yohanan,who had put up a lot, and made who had put up a lot, and made

incredible sacrifices for this projectincredible sacrifices for this projectto come to life.to come to life.

I would also like to thank my lovingI would also like to thank my lovingfamily for their support.family for their support.

- Concept and Musical Direction- Concept and Musical Direction

The concept behind FlyingHand Percussion is to deliver ultra detailed sound from each instrument. Each instrument includes a comprehensive set of playing articulations, highlighting every musical nuance available. More so, the intention is to simulate how the drums respond as different articulations are played in real time. Percussion instruments in general, and hand Percussion in particular, offer so much more tonal diversity than the conventional idiomatic tones. Especially when broadening the ways of striking the instrument using unique playing methods and articulations. Following this notion, each instrument in this library becomes an inspiring and expansive world of sound. With such a vast selection of articulations and delicate musical nuances, each instrument is so rich that it steps beyond its own ethnicity.

In order to effectively capture each instrument and achieve the set goals, several production practices were employed to gain (no pun intended) the large dynamic range necessary for such contrast between the intimate and the powerful sound qualities.

The recording spaces were modified to be as transparent as possible to enhance the raw sound of the instrument and leave it unaffected by acoustics. The instruments, then, were recorded from several angles using multiple microphones. Each microphone can be loaded and treated separately. The result ensures total control in your compositions and later in the mix. The instruments are presented in all their glory and since all are minimally processed they, are ready for virtually any style of music and mixing approach.

The level of detail and the wide dynamic range make it very appropriate to play the instruments in a LIVE setting using dedicated MIDI controllers. FlyingHand Percussion was fully tested and includes special mappings for use with the ZenDrum MIDI controller.

You are presented here with real live instruments with real possibilities and authentic control.


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- Features- Features

Below you can find the features of 'FlyingHand Percussion' :


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1. Extensive sampling data-

Over 40,000 of individual samples.

ultra wide dynamic range (over 50 db) and up to 20 velocity switches.

4 'Alternate hits' for each articulation on each velocity switch.

A meticulous collection of articulations including detailed extended playing techniques.

• Complete representation of left and right hand samples on each articulation.

• Multiple playing zone from each drum

• A vast array of strike combinations including palms, fingers, etc.

Up to 4 microphone configurations per instrument. Sample accurate and phase coherent.Samples were hand edited for seamless integration.

2. Embedded programming-

Great responsiveness and topmost realism.

Live and Dynamic performance aids:

• Resonance control for Dynamic mutes and pitch alteration.

• Legato Drumming™- dynamic replication of live playing and instrument control in realtime. Intelligent response to loudness and speed of play.

3. Power and ease of use-

Innovative, consistent, and logical mappings allow ease of use and fast professional results.

Embedded performance aids and intelligent sample programming in real time.

Optimized for Studio production and Live playing. Includes custom mappings for the ZenDrum Midi drum controller.

4. Electronic Percussion-

The 'Morphosis' section features unique sound from resonances extracted from real objects, combined with a straightforward construction kit style mapping.

Includes samples representing Bass Drum, Snare, Hi-hat, and fx.

5. Cinematic Sound design-

The 'Mutants' section features instruments which enhance the dramatic effect.

• Re-pitched and treated versions of the acoustic instruments,

• cinematic sound effects, and

• Live 'Bigger Than Life' Virtual Ensembles.

6. Virtual 'rooms' via hi quality audio impulses-

Pristine Stereo and Surround impulses custom made by Voxengo. Impulses include several types of halls, and rooms of different characteristics.

7. Special edition of PsP Audioware Nitro FilterBank plugin-

Nitro FHP edition comes with dedicated presets for 'FlyingHand Percussion'.

8. Unique ultra detailed and punchy sound-

Premium quality drums including handmade and one-of-a-kind instruments.

Neumann, Earthworks, Shure, and AKG microphones.

Hi-end preamps including critical use of the Demeter VTMP-2C (the only standalone preamp ever nominated for a TEC award).

- Instrumentation

The following is the instruments included in 'FlyingHand Percussion'. Although for the most part these are hand played Percussion, there are several mallet based instruments and also a dedicated section of special electronic based Percussion and fx.


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14'' Ashiko

16'' Frame Drum

22'' Frame Drum

Bongo Cajon

Plastic Bottle

16'' Djembe

Indian Naal

Clay Drum

Indian Kanjira

Orchestral Bass Drum

Tam Tam

Boomwhackers ®

Congas

Timbales

Shakers / Toys• Triangle• Trine• Shakers• Bell Stick• Bell Tree• Cowbells• Anklungs• Piru Claves• Woodblocks

Morphosis (Electronic Percussion Section)• Bass Drums• Snares• Hi Hats• Metallic FX

Mutants (cinematic sound design derived from the acoustic instruments)• Re-pitched Instruments• Drones• Impacts• Hits• Reverses• Construction Kits• Virtual Ensembles

- Using 'FlyingHand Percussion'- Using 'FlyingHand Percussion'

Using 'FlyingHand Percussion' is very intuitive. Although each instrument holds many features and capabilities, they are already embedded and played in real time, so authentic results are achieved immediately. The instruments are systematically mapped across the keyboard. Generally, there is a split point which divides the instrument to left and right hand sample sections. Every instrument is presented with complete representation of left and right hand samples without any duplication. The mapping scheme resembles a mirror where similar articulations are organized in opposite directions across the keyboard. This way, playing right and left hand articulations becomes trivial and emulates playing a real drum. The ideal playing method is by first locating the split point and placing the hands around it. Think of it as if you are placing both hands on the skin of the drum. The mapping illustrations below, indicate where the split point is, where each articulation resides, and of any special features available. As you learn where everything is and audition several right and left hits, you will discover how easy it is to create realistic performances.In addition to the instruments embedded control, each one comes with auxiliary performance knobs. Each knob responds to a MIDI controller. Later on we shall discuss the specifics of the performance knobs.

There are several conventions and terms often addressed in this manual that need to be explained. They will help you to understand how to effectively play any instrument, how it is constructed, and what are its abilities:

- ArticulationThis refers to the method used to produce sound from the instrument. In FlyingHand Percussion the articulations include using a specific part of the hand or fingers, and also playing on different zones on the drum. Each instrument in the library includes a multitude of articulations. Available playing styles include the conventional techniques, and a vast array of extended techniques using different parts of the fingers, palms, and combination strokes. The included mapping charts illustrate all the articulations for easy learning and reference.

- Dynamic articulationThis refers to an articulation that changes in real time according to how it is played. One example is with the dynamic mute tone. In this articulation when a key is released relatively fast, the remaining resonance of the instrument is heard. Apart from mutes, there are several types of dynamic articulations such as pitch alteration, tremolo, muffling techniques, etc. The dynamic articulation is controlled by the Legato Drumming™ system.

- Alternate hitsIn FlyingHand Percussion, each velocity switch has 4 unique alternates. This means that whenever a sample is triggered, it is never the same even if it is the same velocity,. The alternates are organized in a 'Round Robin' that cycles without allowing consecutive repetition. This allows for the most delicate and detailed percussive passages since no hit is exactly the same.

- Legato Drumming™FlyingHand Percussion is designed with the ability of replicating a live performance as if playing a real drum. Apart from the recording and playing techniques employed for this purpose FlyingHand Percussion utilized the groundbreaking Legato Drumming™ system. Legato Drumming™ maximizes the correct feel and response from the instrument by replicating the live motion and certain 'delicate dirtiness' which happen when playing a real drum. There are two main occurrences in a live performance: First, the instrument is dynamically affected by how it is played and its resonance never remains sonically static. Second, when playing live, some inevitable 'inconsistencies' happen. These 'inconsistencies' are the sounds which are produced when the player hits the 'wrong' spots, or rub the skin and slide when moving from one drum zone to another. The drum, then, produces sounds along with the desired articulation. These sounds, although unintentional, are very musical and add depth and authenticity to a performance. The Legato Drumming™ implements these performance occurrences by controlling the resonance of the instrument and unleashing appropriate Legato sounds which are embedded and conditioned to be released automatically in realtime when necessary. The Legato Drumming™ dynamically responds to loudness and speed of play ensuring maximum realism and real authentic nuances.


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- In depth look at each instrument, its features, embedded programming and mapping- In depth look at each instrument, its features, embedded programming and mapping

Below, you can find the mapping charts which illustrate where everything is. As mentioned before, the mapping follows a very powerful concept simulating playing a real drum:Generally, The D3 key represents the middle split point. Playing lower than D3 triggers left hand samples and playing higher triggers right hand samples. When playing around D3, in the middle of the keyboard, you are actually triggering articulations from the center zones of the drum. moving towards the edges of the keyboard simulates playing off the center in both direction until the edges of the instrument. The mapping charts illustrate the available articulations and include several abbreviations:

Muf = a muffled tone, OC = Off Center, ff = Forefinger, mf = Middle finger

GREEN font color indicate a modulation is available.

RED font color indicates that the articulation is a short performance, usually a fill.

Some instruments could not follow this mapping structure and are described as follows:

Battery type instruments (Bongos, Congas, and Timbales). In these instruments the mapping had to be partitioned to include left and right hands samples for each drum in the battery, so essentially, the mapping is divided into 4 parts. The specific mapping chart shows where those split points are.

Special playing technique instruments (Naal, Kanjira). Please refer to the instrument's mapping description below to learn more about the playing technique and how it affected the mapping.

- Microphone Positions and Naming Scheme- Microphone Positions and Naming Scheme

Each instrument in the library was recorded using multiple microphone setup. Up to three microphone positions were used to capture each instrument. These positions are available as separate instruments for easy mix and match. Moreover, each instrument features a 'light load' derivative which does not include the alternate hits. This greatly reduce the memory needed to load each instrument.The instruments naming scheme, therefore, is as follows:

InstrumentName_AMB = Ambient Stereo microphone setup.

InstrumentName_Close = Close microphone setup.

InstrumentName_Top = Close miking pointing at the drumhead (capturing hi-end).

InstrumentName_Bottom = Close miking pointing at the bottom of the instrument (capturing bass).

InstrumentName_NoAlt = A 'Light Load' version of the instrument without any alternate hits.

Different microphone setups from each instrument are suitable to be layered and triggered together in unison. You can then hear how the instrument sounds in a multiple microphone session. The instruments were edited in the mutitrack realm to allow sample accurate timing between the various microphones without phasing.


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- A word about embedded control and programming- A word about embedded control and programming

Every instrument in this library allows for detailed reproduction of its true reaction to the various playing techniques. This is possible through several forms of embedded control that is either executed intelligently while playing, or using MIDI controllers such as the modulation wheel. Below is an outline of the available real time, and MIDI controlled performance enhancements:

1. Legato Drumming™ – Thoroughly implemented in each instrument and executed in real time. Replicating reality, the Legato Drumming™ system allows your MIDI tracks to sound and behave as a true live performance with all the desired nuances and sonic inconsistencies.

2. Drum Resonance Control – this is a dynamic reproduction of what happens when drums are muted. Whenever a muted or muffled articulation is played, if the key is released quickly, a release sample of the remaining of the instrument's resonance will be heard. Only if a key is held down long enough, there will be no resonance.

3. Voice Groups (sometimes refers to as Choke Groups) – every instrument has several parameters to define its voice groups. The voice groups determine how many voices can play at the same time (maximum polyphony) and allow for the silencing other voices if the current played articulation is of a muted stroke.

- The Performance Knobs- The Performance Knobs

Apart from the embedded control, each instrument loads with a set of auxiliary performance knobs. Most often the knobs control the following:

1. Legato control - alters the volume of the Legato Drumming™ system.

2. Filter cutoff – controls the amount of filtering.

3. Filter Resonance – controls the amount of emphasis of the frequencies around the cutoff.

4. Release – controls the release volume envelope.

Specific instruments include other types of controls such as volume attack, fx, and stereo spread.

The knobs respond to MIDI continuous controllers 20-24.Please refer to the mapping illustrations below for specific knob routings for each instrument.


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14'' Ashiko-14'' Ashiko-

About the Instrument:

This Ashiko drum is a cone shaped African drum. This one is made from Maple wood with a natural Goat skin head. It features clear highs and mid range and a very tight bottom end. The drum was tuned higher than normal to allow crisp high-end. The Ashiko includes 3 microphone settings: Top, Bottom, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:

• Create your own crescendo rolls by playing trills using the dynamic rolls keys. The modulation Wheel controls the dynamics by crossfading the velocities from the softest to loudest.

• F#3 = dynamic articulation. Turning the modulation wheel reveals n alternative muted sound.

• C0 - D0 = Key switches. Turning Legato Drumming™ on and off respectively. (On setting is the default)

• Performance knobs: Legato – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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16'' Frame Drum-16'' Frame Drum-


This Frame Drum is a Remo 'John Bergamo Signature Series' Drum. It is a very well balanced drum allowing for deep bass, extended mid range, and resonant highs.

The Frame Drum includes 2 microphone settings: Top, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:




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22'' Frame Drum-22'' Frame Drum-


This Frame Drum is a Remo 'John Bergamo Signature Series' Drum. This drum sports a very unique tone with extended frequencies ranging from very deep and full sounding bass to crackling highs. Its size allows for very long sustain time. The Frame Drum was suspended on a custom made stand freeing the hands for more controlled articulations.

The Frame Drum includes 2 microphone settings: Top, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:





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Bongo Cajon-Bongo Cajon-


The Bongo Cajon is not a normal Bongo. It is fully wooden and instead of skin, it has a thin layer of mahogany wood. The tone resembles a traditional Bongo, yet, with an aggressive distinctive character.

The Bongo Cajon includes 2 microphone settings: Top, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:

• The modulation wheel control a low pass filter that can be applied to the sound.

• A#1, F#2, A#3, F#4 = dynamic articulations. Turning the modulation wheel extends these muted articulations with pitch alteration samples. This articulation is played using the thumb to apply pressure on the head of the drum as the other hand strikes the muted stroke. This is a very common Bongo playing technique.




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Plastic Bottle-Plastic Bottle-


This is a 5 Gallon jug of water (empty, of course). It has a very musical and rich tone.

The bottle includes 3 microphone settings: Top, Top+Bottom, and Stereo Ambient.

Mapping:


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16'' Djembe-16'' Djembe-


This Djembe a very large African style drum. Its large diameter allows for a vast array of articulations and tones. It is very famous for its thunderous bass response and overall loudness. The Djembe is probably the most recognized African drum since it is very powerful sounding and has an impressive tone quality.

The Djembe includes 3 microphone settings: Top, Bottom, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:

• C3, E3 = Dynamic articulation. Turning the Modulation wheel reveals an alternative technique for the same articulation.




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Indian Naal-Indian Naal-


The Naal is a very unique Indian Drum. It is the folk cousin of the classical Tabla. The Naal is a barrel shaped drum played horizontally. It features two playable sides with goat skin heads. One side is the Bass, the other is the Treble. The treble side features the same architecture of the Tabla head. Due to its relationship to the Tabla, the tone quality is rather similar although the Naal features a more robust and raw sound character. In terms of sound production, the Naal features the same type of articulations played on the Tabla including combination strokes which use both sides at the same time acting as one articulation.

The Naal includes 2 microphone settings: the 2 sides, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Since the Naal is a double sided drum, C3 is the breakpoint between left and right hands. The left hand plays the bass side, and the right hand plays the treble side.

Special features:

• C3, E3 = Dynamic articulation. The Modulation wheel reveals an alternative for the same articulation.

• D#2 (marked 'SCALE') = Dynamic articulation. The Modulation wheel reveals a pitch alteration switch.

• F#2 (marked DUM+GEY) = Dynamic articulation. The Modulation wheel reveals a pitch modulation speed switch.

• G#2 (marked GEY) = Dynamic articulation. Features a pitch slide release sample.

• D#4 (marked DERI-DERI) = Dynamic articulation. Features a second stroke release sample to allow traditional use of this articulation which most often played in double strokes.


• Performance knobs: Legato – CC#20, Spread – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Clay Drum-Clay Drum-


This is a custom made clay drum resembling the Udu. It is made of a one-piece thick layer of Clayburned in a high temperature Kiln. The Clay Drum was acoustically isolated from its stand to maximize volume, and sustain.

Mapping:

Special Features

C0 - D0 = Key switches. Turning Legato Drumming™ on and off respectively. (On setting is the default)

Performance knobs: Legato – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Orchestral Bass Drum-Orchestral Bass Drum-


This is a large Orchestral Bass Drum (Gran Casa). This drum was suspended horizontally, floated from the floor and played with the hands.

The Bass Drum includes 2 microphone settings: Top, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:





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Tam Tam-Tam Tam-


This is an Orchestral Tam Tam. It is one of the only instruments in this Library played with a mallet. Besides the obvious stroke, it features bowing, scraping, superballing (played with a rubber ball) and other fx.

The Tam Tam includes 2 microphone settings: Top, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:


• Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Boomwhackers® -Boomwhackers® -


The Boomwhackers® are tunable plastic tubes. The 'D' and 'G' notes were sampled.

Mapping:

Special features:

• The Modulation wheel controls the attack of the volume envelope




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Congas-Congas-


The Congas includes 3 microphone settings (for every drum): Top , Bottom, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:

The low Conga drum is centered around the D3 key. Playing lower triggers left hand samples, and playing higher triggers right hand samples.

The high Conga drum is centered around the D4 key. It is mapped the same way the low Conga is.


• Performance knobs: Legato – CC#20, Spread – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Timbales-


The Timbales are another instrument which was played with mallets.

The Timbales includes 2 microphone setups: Top (for each drum), and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:


• Performance knobs: Spread – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Shakers / ToysShakers / Toys

• Triangle – This is a Grover all-Brass orchestral Triangle. It was played using 2 types of beaters. Beater 1 is medium thick copper, and beater 2 is a thin steel rod for lighter sound.

The Triangle includes 2 microphone settings: Close, and Stereo ambient.

Mapping:

Special features:

• C3 and D3 contain a dynamic mute release sample. The note sustains as the key is held and dynamically muted upon release.

• C#3 and D#3 contain the full sustain with no release sample.• E3 = dynamic articulation.

Turning the modulation wheel reveals three mute sound versions.• The modulation wheel controls a global low pass filter.• C4 and D4 (marked as Trill) are designed to create the trill effect by playing them alternately.

• Performance knobs: Chorus – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Delay – CC#24


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• Trine – The Trine is a one-of-a kind instrument which looks like a 4 level metal triangular spiral. It can really make a wide variety of metallic sounds depending where you hit.

Mapping:

Special features:

• C4 - G4 keys contain a dynamic muted release sample. The note sustains as the key is held and dynamically muted upon release.

• The modulation wheel control the attack of the volume envelope.• Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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• Shakers – There are several Shakers to choose from. 'Shaker' is a medium large wooden shaker, 'Chiquita' is a small plastic shaker, and 'Bamboo' is a flat rattler. The latter was played by hitting it with the palm while holding it in place with the other hand.

Each Shaker includes 2 microphone settings and a variety of articulations.

Mapping:

Special features:

• The modulation wheel fine-tunes the attack to allow dynamic control over the transients.• Performance knobs: Chorus – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Delay – CC#24


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Bell Stick – this is a metal bell stick with bells of different sizes.

Mapping:

Special features:

• The white keys feature a short release. The black keys contain the full release.• The modulation wheel controls the volume attack.• Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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• Bell Tree

Mapping:

Special features:

• Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Delay – CC#24

• Cowbells & Cymbal – There are 3 cowbells and a crash cymbal. They were recorded as part of the Timbales setup. There is only 1 microphone setting here – the stereo ambient. It is at the same position as the Timbales ambient setting.

Mapping:

Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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• Anklungs – Anklungs are a unique Asian bamboo instrument. The bamboo has a rattler inside that makes a very 'woody' sound when shaking it. 4 different sizes are included.

Mapping:

Special features:

• The modulation wheel fine-tunes the attack to allow dynamic control over the transients.• Performance knobs: Chorus – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Delay – CC#24

• Piru Claves – These are a unique set of Claves. The Claves are capable of producing 2 basic tones and sound very earthy.

Mapping:

Special features:

These are Claves for cryin' out loud!


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Morphosis (Electronic and Hybrid Percussion Section)Morphosis (Electronic and Hybrid Percussion Section)

About the Instruments:

This section was designed to deliver Percussive sounds which are all unique and extremely musical.All the sound elements In the Morphosis section were designed from scratch using several non-conventional syntheses practices and sound sources. For the most part, the raw material was gathered by capturing the fundamental resonances from found objects. Other methods of producing sound were noise shaping, and FM synthesis.The raw material was then taken to production where it was musically sculpted and transformedinto highly responsive musical instruments. Apart from Bass Drums, Snares, and Hats, the Morphosis section includes unique metallic sounds featuring deep impacts, bell-like tones, and FX.

Mapping:


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Special features:

• The Electronic Drums instruments are organized in a construction kit style. All elements (BD, SD, HH) can be loaded to the same MIDI channel and played as a modular kit without note overlaps.

• The Impact and Impact_Sub instruments include two key switches. C0 = Full Sustain samples, and D0 = Dynamic sustain. Releasing a key will cutoff the sustain

• The Rez_FX set of instruments include two key switches. C0 = Full Sustain samples, and D0 = Dynamic sustain. Releasing a key will cutoff the sustain

• All the instruments in the Morphosis section include Filter modulation assignments via the Modulation wheel. All assignments are using a Low Pass Filter except the Hi hats and Rez instruments which feature a Hi Pass Filter.

• Performance knobs: Attack – CC#21, Cutoff – CC#22, Resonance – CC#23, Release – CC#24


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Mutants Section-Mutants Section-

About the Instruments:

The Mutants section is a very exciting set of instruments. In this section, the live acoustic instruments were revisited in several ways to construct 'Mutant' instruments. The emphasis is on presenting a diverse collection of enhanced and dramatic instrument designs based on the original source material. Since the original material was minimally processed and has a raw character, there are endless possibilities of creative usage with the source material. The instruments section presented here is merely the tip of the iceberg.

The Mutant section, therefore, includes several types of instruments:

• Re-pitched instruments.

• Virtual Ensembles

• Hits and FX

Mapping:

The collection of re-pitched instruments feature the same mapping configuration as their original instrument counterparts. Apart from being re-pitched, the instruments feature a pitch shift and randomization network accessible via the 'Rand' auxilary knob.

The Cues_auxAs the name suggests, this multi instrument ensemble was designed as a versatile sound palette to create dramatic 'Cue' and instrumental impacts type sounds. The instrumentation is very elaborate and varies from stacked hits to delicate add-ons. With a bit of practice, it is possible to get very large sounding foundational rhythm beds. Since the instrumentation is already given, this ensemble instrument can give an instant gratification for trying out new ideas for rhythm or for complete compositions. Each instrument in the multi has its own output fader and the reverb impulses are routed through dedicated Aux sends. This method is greatly reducing CPU usage since the fx are running as aux sends and are not directly loaded inside each instrument. Also, this setup allows for easier reconfiguration of levels.

The mapping range is C3 and D3

Shadow GroupThis ensemble instrument features dark and ambient-type sounds compiled from several instruments. The different instruments are mapped in groups accross the keyboard. The black keys feature wood and metal sounds and the white keys feature several articulations from various instruments all reworked to fit the ensemble's sound.


Special features:

This instrument loads with a dark hall reverb impulse. Naturally, other impulses can be loaded in replacement of the default setting.


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Tight Group

This instrument emulates a tight integrated ensemble with a dark vintage sound. The sound is raw so it can be very versatile in a mix since it can be sculpted to fit accompanying instrumentation. It is designed to work as a non-thematic rhythmic material accompanied by thematic solo rhythms. Other usages may be Hits, and Breaks.


Using the included PSP Audioware 'Nitro FHP Edition' Plugin-Using the included PSP Audioware 'Nitro FHP Edition' Plugin-

The 'Nitro FHP Edition' Plugin is a unique FilterBank plugin capable of sophisticated sound design and modulation. It includes 4 operators that can work together in any order and audio flow. Each operator can utilize any of the included filter designs and effects. Working together with more operators allows for advanced sound design. The plugin comes packed with dedicated presets for FlyingHand Percussion. The available controls in each preset are all customizable. The only limitation of this special version of the plugin is that presets cannot be created from scratch. Installing the plugin is very simple. Simply copy the .DLL file to your existing VST plugin folder to use it inside your VST host.

For detailed instructions on installation and usage, please refer to its dedicated manual.

About the Reverb Impulses-About the Reverb Impulses-

FlyingHand Percussion includes specifically made Reverb Impulses. The impulses were created by the plugin developer – 'Voxengo'. The impulses were designed using their innovative impulse modeler technology to create high-quality customized virtual spaces. There are several types of hall and room reverbs in different sizes including a surround reverb model.

For ZenDrum users-For ZenDrum users-FlyingHand Percussion is suitable for studio production and for Live playing. In order to play live one needs a controller that allows for total control and freedom of playing while maintains a great feel and sensitivity. The ZenDrum MIDI controller holds all these features and is truly a remarkable MIDI controller. For hand Percussion in particular, it is simply a perfect match.

FlyingHand Percussion includes special Sysex mapping patches for use with the ZenDrum controller. These patches can be loaded into the Zendrum for use with the instruments in the library.The sysex files are available for download at www.flyinghandpercussion.com/downloads.htm


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http://www.flyinghandpercussion.com/downloads.htm

- Tips and Tricks- Tips and Tricks

This section, hopefully, will sharpen your understanding on how to effectively play the instruments and streamline your production of Percussion tracks.

Ideal playing technique: (...think like a drummer)

The instruments are meant to be played the way a real percussion instrument is. After finding the split point for the right and left hands (as shown in the mapping illustrations) simply place the hands around it as a starting point. The articulations are mirrored thoroughly accross the keyboard. If the D3 key is the split point, then C3 and E3 are parallel articulations. Then, playing with both hands in opposite direction triggers similar articulation strokes. Please note that for the most part, playing towards the edges of the keyboard triggers articulations from the edge of the instruments and vice versa. The mirror layout is much easier to remember than linear layout as it is visually pleasing. After a while you will remember exactly where everything is. A bit of practice will be rewarded with excellent results and inspirational playing.

Loops with variation:

Constructing groove loops becomes very intuitive due to the amount of articulations available and the consistent mapping. After getting familiar where things are, try to construct a 2 bar groove and paste it across a few measures. You can then transpose a few articulations in specific measures to create variation. Usually a transposition by a small amount will yield a subtle variation since neighboring articulations are most often closely related (i.e. Forefinger stroke to a Middle finger stroke, or Palm Center to Palm Off Center). For a more drastic change try to transpose by a higher amount, or search for a really different articulation and transpose the note there. The new variations won't feel out of context due to the nature of the recordings and the real time Legato Drumming™ system.

Construction of grooves and usage of fills:

Using Fills when creating a loop or an array of patterns will dramatically enhance the authenticity and drive of the groove. Each instrument includes a set of short performance Fills. These Fills work best as rhythmic fillers in between strokes much like ghost notes when playing a drum kit. Combining various Fills with your core groove will drive the performance to great realism.

Layering instruments:

FlyingHand Percussion simply calls for some layering. The mappings are so consistent that most often the same articulations in different instruments reside on similar keys. This allows for quick unisons and experimentation with instrumentation. Take a closer look at the Mutants section- there is a lot of multi layering there.

Creative use of the auxilary knobs:

The auxilary knobs can alter more than the functionality of the instruments but also shape the performance and character of your compositions. Try turning the Legato knob down when sterile and precise articulations are desired. Another example can be when tweaking the release amount. Think of it as a dynamic gating effect. Experiment with the knobs to further shape the performance to fit the music style you are writing.

Okay... now it is time to go ahead and do some drummin'Enjoy the instruments!


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