Epic drums and scoring percussion are what you will get from the new Soundiron sample library, Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble.

Available for Native Instruments Kontakt, the new percussion sample library is massive in scale, featuring over 40 drums and more than a dozen cymbals of all shapes and sizes, with both ensemble and solo articulations and up to 3 independent microphone positions per articulation.

As Soundiron notes, the instruments for Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble were recorded in a naturally rich and spacious A-Frame hall using world class large-diaphragm microphones and pristine ultra-quiet recorders. Each sample was mixed and mastered to deliver explosive power, unmatched acoustic quality, wide dynamic range, and stunning life-like clarity and presence, according to Soundiron.

Here are the details, directly from Soundiron: "With standard attack, release, pitch shifting, tuning and offset controls in every instrument, you can dial in the sound you’re looking for, whether you need a massive bombastic hall sound, distant war drums, or a more intimate and nearly dry drum room feel. We also have easy dynamic shaping, to allow you to focus in just the softer or harder dynamic layers at any time. We’ve also included full 3 band EQs and FX filters with smooth control response, as well as our custom convolutions and integrated algorithmic reverb FX. Our innovative Uberpeggiator takes it a step further and all of these features combine to open up a huge world of sonic possibility and flexibility. We’ve even included a fresh set of soundscapes, pads and ambient drones, sculpted from the library source material."

Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble features:

• 14.2 GB (installed)
• 236 Kontakt 4.2.4 patches (unlocked)
• 16,659 Samples
• 40 Custom convolution IR files
• 24-bit, 48 kHz stereo PCM WAV samples
• Available now via high-speed cloud-based download
• Requires a full retail version of Kontakt 4 or 5. The free Kontakt Player does not support this library

Until February 7, 2012, the Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble library will be available for the introductory price of $179 instead of the regular price of $199. For more information on this new sound library, visit Soundiron's Web site, soundiron.com.