Unique percussive elements from across the globe.
Armaku Future Percussive 2.0 features a diverse mix of percussive loops and one-shots from various styles and cultures, offering a unique blend of sounds perfect for any genre.
The concept behind Future Percussive is simple: capture compelling percussive sounds and provide drag-and-drop loops and one-shots for electronic dance music producers of all styles.
From Indonesia, we recorded:
Bamboo Gong - a traditional bamboo percussion instrument with resonant tones
Calung - a bamboo xylophone with multiple tubes struck to create different pitches
Celempung - a bamboo idiophone played by striking, producing resonant sounds
Karinding - a small jaw harp made from bamboo or palm stem, played near the mouth
From West Africa, we recorded:
Gudugudu - a traditional Yoruba drum used for timekeeping in ceremonial performances
Bata Drum - a double-headed ceremonial drum traditionally used in Yoruba religious rituals
Sakara - a frame drum commonly used in West African traditional music
From India, we captured percussive vocal techniques traditionally used to maintain timing:
Konnakol - the art of vocal percussion using specific syllables to represent drum patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
What format are the files?
High-quality WAV files. Compatible with Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, and all major DAWs and drum machines.
Is this pack royalty-free?
Yes. All sounds are royalty-free for commercial use. Full chain of title.
What BPM range does Future Percussive 2.0 cover?
Loops are provided at tempos across house and electronic production ranges: primarily 120–130 BPM. One-shots are tempo-neutral and can be placed at any tempo.
What distinguishes this from a generic percussion pack?
Every sound is designed to function in a finished, released track — not just to sound impressive in a preview. Frequency-conscious, mix-ready, and built with the understanding that percussion has to do a job alongside other elements in a production.