You've recommended Heavyocity's Damage 2 in the past as another great percussion tool for cinematic compositions. I was wondering, how would you compare the two? Which one do you think is better in a general sense, and which niche do you think each one covers in your opinion? I'm looking at getting an orchestral percussion library, and I place great value on your opinions, so I'm really curious as to what you think. Thanks! ^^
@@SnadMusic Damage 2 has more content, covers both loud-epic and quiet/soft/organic. It's a generalist that's amazing, but it's also 2x the price. Tommee Profitt Percussion is a specialist for hyped, epic cinematic percussion and it does it's job very well. It's more niche than Damage 2. Both are great!
@@KevinKuschel Thank you for the insightful reply! If I may, I have one last question. How well does Damage 2 cover specifically hybrid or trailer-esq sounds relative to Tommee Profitt's Percussion pack? If I get Damage 2 will it give me excellent coverage over both classical and hybrid mediums or is it recommended that I eventually get something else to fill the gap of hybrid sounds--something like the percussion pack featured in this video. Thanks again for the reply, and sorry if this question is rather long-winded; I such at brevity. :/
@@SnadMusic Damage 2 has a lot of hybrid stuff and it's great. It often sounds sort of "industrial" with their signature "scrapyard" style, and it's quite recognizable. Tommee Profitt Percussion has nice and tight epic drums that are already layered. And I prefer the cymbals workfow. Damage has more content overall, a lot of it is not specifically hybrid. Damage is more expensive, and has stuff like solo drums, and lots of drums that TPP doesn't have. I'd recommend you check walkthroughs and reviews for both to make your own opinion :)
@@KevinKuschel Thank you so much. You're quickly becoming one of my favourite musicians on this platform. I wish you a good day, and I appreciate the time you have spent to inform me! ^^
Nothing but big thanks, Kevin for looking at these libraries from different angles! I'm not in need of a percussion library right now but the ease of use, flexibility, and readiness of the sounds here's very compelling! TPP is an awesome hybrid instrument!
Some epic percussion libraries have this sound issue that its not being able to be used and only for specific things really good to have this all round percussion library that is also able to be used on trailer music !
I want to buy the most epic orchestral libraries possible. Which libraries will give the most epic sound, regardless of whether they are cheap or expensive? My thoughts: Brass-Cinebrass Pro,Talos Strings-Afflatus Chapter I Strings Choir-Freyja Choir, Chorus Woodwinds-Cinematc Studio Woodwinds Synth-Omnisphere Percussion- Maybe Metropolis ark 3 or CinePerc If my goal is to make epic music, is there anyone more useful than these? I'm waiting for your suggestions)
Ark 1 and 3 are definitely there, especially for organic epicness. Check out Keepforest Devastator and Ferrum for hybrid/processed epicness, also perhaps something like Areia for strings with a hyped sound. Trailer Brass could help as a specialist library for the fat sound. With the right processing, you can make many orchestral libraries sound fat (multiband compression, saturation, distortion, EQ, etc.). So best to learn a bit how to get an epic sound, then you are more flexible.
@@KevinKuschel Thank you for the answer, I will definitely look into your suggestions, but are these additions to what I said or do you suggest I change my choices with these?
@@zetlok Additions! Your picks are solid. I wouldn't say that Afflatus Strings is "particularly" epic. It covers many styles due to its thematic approach.
Whilst the drums sound good, I've heard them many times before. The price point seems to hinge on the name. There are far less expensive and more versatile options on the market that aren't locked to NKS format, and have tempo sync.
Any questions? Lemme know, happy to help!
You've recommended Heavyocity's Damage 2 in the past as another great percussion tool for cinematic compositions. I was wondering, how would you compare the two? Which one do you think is better in a general sense, and which niche do you think each one covers in your opinion?
I'm looking at getting an orchestral percussion library, and I place great value on your opinions, so I'm really curious as to what you think. Thanks! ^^
@@SnadMusic Damage 2 has more content, covers both loud-epic and quiet/soft/organic. It's a generalist that's amazing, but it's also 2x the price.
Tommee Profitt Percussion is a specialist for hyped, epic cinematic percussion and it does it's job very well. It's more niche than Damage 2. Both are great!
@@KevinKuschel Thank you for the insightful reply!
If I may, I have one last question. How well does Damage 2 cover specifically hybrid or trailer-esq sounds relative to Tommee Profitt's Percussion pack? If I get Damage 2 will it give me excellent coverage over both classical and hybrid mediums or is it recommended that I eventually get something else to fill the gap of hybrid sounds--something like the percussion pack featured in this video.
Thanks again for the reply, and sorry if this question is rather long-winded; I such at brevity. :/
@@SnadMusic Damage 2 has a lot of hybrid stuff and it's great. It often sounds sort of "industrial" with their signature "scrapyard" style, and it's quite recognizable. Tommee Profitt Percussion has nice and tight epic drums that are already layered. And I prefer the cymbals workfow. Damage has more content overall, a lot of it is not specifically hybrid. Damage is more expensive, and has stuff like solo drums, and lots of drums that TPP doesn't have. I'd recommend you check walkthroughs and reviews for both to make your own opinion :)
@@KevinKuschel Thank you so much. You're quickly becoming one of my favourite musicians on this platform. I wish you a good day, and I appreciate the time you have spent to inform me! ^^
Bought this because it’s right up my alley and I love tommee’s work and I’m super happy with it so far
The Demo you did is so good!
Was deciding between a couple trailer drum libraries and went with this. Very happy w/ my purchase!
Nothing but big thanks, Kevin for looking at these libraries from different angles! I'm not in need of a percussion library right now but the ease of use, flexibility, and readiness of the sounds here's very compelling! TPP is an awesome hybrid instrument!
Excellent review, no nonsense and really useful presentation 🥳 (got this right away when it was launched)
Thank you for reviewing this!
Some epic percussion libraries have this sound issue that its not being able to be used and only for specific things
really good to have this all round percussion library that is also able to be used on trailer music !
Sounds dope! Great review! We'll see if it's in the cards for me to get my hands on it before the deal ends. :)
Hey Kevin, awesome review, do you know which Kontakt 7 minimum version is required to use this? Thank you
No sorry. Just that it requires Kontakt 7.
Oh, ok, I’m waiting for a response from Cinematic Tools, thank you anyway
@@KevinKuschelthey don’t specify…
Works with Kontakt player
@@mariobengalita2454works with kontakt player
I want to buy the most epic orchestral libraries possible. Which libraries will give the most epic sound, regardless of whether they are cheap or expensive? My thoughts:
Brass-Cinebrass Pro,Talos
Strings-Afflatus Chapter I Strings
Choir-Freyja Choir, Chorus
Woodwinds-Cinematc Studio Woodwinds
Synth-Omnisphere
Percussion- Maybe Metropolis ark 3 or CinePerc
If my goal is to make epic music, is there anyone more useful than these? I'm waiting for your suggestions)
Ark 1 and 3 are definitely there, especially for organic epicness. Check out Keepforest Devastator and Ferrum for hybrid/processed epicness, also perhaps something like Areia for strings with a hyped sound. Trailer Brass could help as a specialist library for the fat sound. With the right processing, you can make many orchestral libraries sound fat (multiband compression, saturation, distortion, EQ, etc.).
So best to learn a bit how to get an epic sound, then you are more flexible.
@@KevinKuschel Thank you for the answer, I will definitely look into your suggestions, but are these additions to what I said or do you suggest I change my choices with these?
@@zetlok Additions! Your picks are solid. I wouldn't say that Afflatus Strings is "particularly" epic. It covers many styles due to its thematic approach.
@@KevinKuschel Thank you so much for helping)
Whilst the drums sound good, I've heard them many times before. The price point seems to hinge on the name. There are far less expensive and more versatile options on the market that aren't locked to NKS format, and have tempo sync.
Can you name these less expensive and more versatile libraries?