Immerse your compositions in the rich tapestry of Japanese traditional theater with BFD Kabuki & Noh Percussion. This extraordinary expansion pack masterfully combines the emotions, grandeur, and mystery of Kabuki and Noh performances with the evocative reverberations of tapped hand drums. It features an unparalleled collection of 56 authentic Japanese percussion instruments, designed to bring a truly unique sonic palette to your music.

Within this meticulously crafted collection, you'll discover a wide array of traditional instruments, including:

• Traditional hand drums and pitched drums: Capture the nuanced rhythms and resonant tones essential to authentic Japanese percussive arts.
• Bells, gongs, and music boxes: Add shimmering textures, powerful accents, and delicate melodic elements.
• Noh flute and authentic vocal motifs: Incorporate traditional melodic phrases and evocative vocalizations for added realism and atmosphere.
• Ashibyoshi foot beats and tsukeuchi sound-effect clappers: Crucial to Kabuki performance, these elements provide authentic rhythmic drive and dramatic punctuation.

The instruments are brought to life by the unparalleled skill of master traditional Japanese percussionist Takinojo Mochizuki, with recordings featuring alternating left/right hits and up to an astounding 99 velocity layers. This level of detail ensures maximum expressiveness and realism in your performances.

To capture the true character of these instruments, the recordings were made using well-preserved vintage microphones, Neve preamps, and an anechoic room designed to mimic the intimate, bamboo-curtained orchestra room found in a Kabuki theater. This unique recording environment preserves the instruments' natural timbre, allowing you to add reverb as needed without compromising their authentic sound. Furthermore, BFD Kabuki & Noh Percussion includes over 150 Grooves, offering instant access to real nagauta and Noh performance rhythm patterns to spark your creativity and provide authentic foundations for your tracks.