Kageyama Taikos is a powerful library dedicated to the iconic taiko drums of Japan. Known for their deep, resonant sound and explosive energy, taiko drums add an epic and cinematic flair to any composition. This library includes a range of taiko drum types, from small to large, capturing their thunderous impacts with multiple dynamic layers and round robins. The sampling also features multiple microphone positions to give you full control over the sound field, whether you want close, intimate hits or spacious, reverberant power.

Ventus Winds – Shakuhachi is a deeply sampled shakuhachi flute, renowned for its breathy, hauntingly expressive tone. Perfect for evocative melodies or ambient passages, the shakuhachi is a versatile addition to a wide range of genres, from cinematic scoring to ambient soundscapes. This library features true legato and a range of dynamic articulations, allowing for seamless, organic transitions and realistic phrasing. Advanced scripting captures the nuances of traditional shakuhachi performance techniques, delivering the unmistakable airiness and tonal shifts of this bamboo flute.

Koto Nation explores the delicate and expressive world of Japanese string instruments. This library includes the koto (a 13-string zither), the bass koto, and the shamisen, each sampled with meticulous detail to deliver the traditional timbres and unique performance techniques of Japanese classical music. The koto's plucked strings create a bright, resonant tone, while the shamisen offers a percussive, dynamic quality. With authentic articulations like glissandi, bends, and staccato, this collection allows you to bring lifelike expression to your compositions.