Stormdrum 3
The deal
$59 at KVR Marketplace (down from $199). Sale ends May 1, 2026. No coupon code needed.
What it is
Stormdrum 3 is a cinematic world percussion sample library by EastWest covering seven instrument families - taiko drums, gongs, metals, shakers, woods, waterphones, and more. It runs in EastWest's Opus player and includes tempo-synced percussion performances alongside individual hits. Every instrument was recorded at the legendary EastWest Studio 1 in Hollywood.
Who it's for
Composers scoring for film, TV, trailers, or games who need a deep, high-quality world percussion toolkit. Also well-suited for producers crafting epic, cinematic, or ethnic-influenced beats who want source material beyond generic drum kits.
Key features
- Instruments sourced from the private collections of Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead) and Remo, played by master percussionists Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis, and Chalo Eduardo
- Five user-controllable mic positions per instrument for detailed mix control
- Includes tempo-synced ensemble performances directed by Nick Phoenix, composer for Two Steps From Hell
- Built-in FX section with SSL EQ, Dynamics Channel Strip, Transient Shaper, SSL Stereo Bus Compressor, and upgraded true-stereo reverb
