Step into a new era of drum production with Extinction Level Event (ELE), a cutting-edge drum library meticulously engineered for rock and metal producers. ELE delivers unparalleled bone-crushing intensity and lifelike realism, making it the ultimate solution for human-sounding drums that are ready to slam into any mix.

Unparalleled Realism

Experience the authenticity of a real studio recording. ELE's core Full Bleed feature meticulously replicates authentic studio mic spill. When a drum is hit, its sound subtly leaks into other mic channels (kick, overhead, tom), just like in a live session. This "cross talk" creates an organic sense of depth and interaction that purely isolated samples can't achieve. For instance, fast hi-hat work alongside snare shots will naturally bleed into the snare mic, making the performance less robotic. You have full control over this realism; easily dial back or disable the bleed for a tighter, more modern sound. Coupled with extensive velocity layers and round-robin samples, every drum hit is slightly different and responds naturally, ensuring your programmed drums feel truly alive and preserve the nuance and energy of a real drummer's performance.

Comprehensive Built-In Mixer

Forget the hassle of loading multiple plugins. ELE is a complete package with its own powerful, built-in mixer, allowing you to sculpt every aspect of your drum tone directly within the library. This comprehensive mixer includes:

• Two EQ types (Digital and Analog) for precise tonal shaping.
• Saturation for adding warmth and aggression.
• 1176-Style compression for punch and control.
• A versatile Transient designer to shape your attack and sustain.
• Full ADSR controls for envelope manipulation.
• Two distinct reverb sends (Non-Linear or Plate) for adding space and ambience.

The "Master" section of the mixer takes your sound even further, featuring:

• Pultec-Style EQ for classic analog warmth.
• SSL-Style Bus Compression with a convenient parallel mix knob.
• Tape Saturation for vintage character and glue.
• Additional Reverb controls for master adjustments.

With this robust mixer, you literally don't need anything else to craft your perfect metal drum sound.

Integrated MIDI Groove Player

Tired of tedious drum programming? ELE eliminates the frustration with its integrated MIDI groove player. It includes a great selection of high-quality, usable MIDI grooves played by real drummers, ensuring authentic feel and dynamics. Simply find the groove that best suits your song, and you're good to go! For even more options, ELE is fully compatible with our wide range of MIDI groove packs, all performed by real drummers to ensure your drums don't just sound human, they *are* human.

Full Control Over Your MIDI & Seamless Workflow

Enjoy complete flexibility over your drum setup. ELE allows for simple, fast MIDI remapping within seconds, perfect for live playing on a MIDI controller. Additionally, you can re-route the audio outputs however you want within your DAW, giving you full control over your signal flow.

Extinction Level Event runs on Kontakt Player by Native Instruments, ensuring it's quick and easy to load into your DAW. Get up and running in seconds with a number of ready-to-go, mix-ready presets perfect for songwriting or even final mixes. Every page of the ELE instrument is intuitively designed, putting everything you need just one click away. Say goodbye to menu diving and endless searching; spend less time tweaking and more time playing with great-sounding drums.

Also Includes TCI Files!

When you purchase Extinction Level Event Master Kit, you're not just getting an amazing Kontakt Drum Library. You'll also receive an entire arsenal of TCI files of the shells, compatible with Steven Slate Trigger 2. This makes it incredibly simple to replace any recorded drums with ELE's powerful sounds. (Note: Ownership of Trigger 2 is required to use TCI files.)

This library makes life easier for producers and musicians of all skill levels. Beginners can bypass the complex learning curve of building realistic drums, while experienced engineers save countless hours. ELE’s high-impact samples provide immediate credibility and bite, and its advanced scripting ensures every performance feels alive, delivering uncompromising, human-sounding drums that are ready to slam into any rock or metal mix.