Hapi Drums are a set of four high - quality steel tongue drums crafted by the legendary Grahm Doe and Tricia Kelly in their Oakhurst, CA workshop. Steel tongue instruments have a smooth fundamental tone, complex harmonics, and a long, mellow sustain. Hapi Drum is one of the world's oldest and top - tier steel tongue drum makers, offering unique body designs, tuning options, and clear, rich notes that cut through lush overtones. We recorded four drums using Neumann TLM 103s and a Rode NT - SF1, providing two tonal options. The set includes a low 'Origin' D minor model, a pair of mid 'Slim Tuneable' models, and a small treble Tini. You can load each model separately or play them together as a combined chromatic scale. We used soft rubber mallets, hard metal picks, and nylon jazz brushes to play them. With our intuitive multi - layered UI, you can freely mix, layer, retune, and customize the sounds. The Kontakt interface has automation - ready sound - shaping controls, 20 custom FX presets, an adaptable LFO system, 12 filters, a customizable arpeggiator, and a key and scale lock system. The modular FX rack panel has 18 DSP effect modules. The library is licensed for Kontakt Player and is compatible with Komplete Kontrol and S - Series keyboards. Buying this library gives you a cross - grade discount for the full Kontakt version.
Using the Soundiron Hapi Drums is a breeze. First, make sure you have the right software environment. You can use the free Kontakt Player (version 6.1 or above) or the full retail version of Kontakt (version 6 later). Just add the library to the Kontakt 'Libraries' browser and register the serial number online through the Native Instruments Service Center app. When playing, you can choose from different models - the low 'Origin' D minor, mid 'Slim Tuneable', or the small treble Tini. You can load them separately or combine them for a chromatic scale. Use the provided soft rubber mallets, hard metal picks, or nylon jazz brushes to get different tones. With the intuitive UI, you can easily mix, layer, retune, and customize the sounds to your liking. For sound shaping, use the controls in the Kontakt interface like swell, attack, release, etc. And don't forget to try out the 20 custom FX presets. As for maintenance, since it's a digital library, keep your software updated. Make sure your computer meets the system requirements, like having enough RAM and a proper hard drive. If you encounter any issues, check the official Native Instruments support channels.
