Update v2.2 #

Handy Drums: Latin Percussion & Drums v2.2 is an update from the previous version of the plugin (2.0.2).

Here is the list of updates and changes:

• All drumset samples (snare, kick, 4 toms, cascara) have been remixed from the ground up. The snare has more ambiance, while the toms have more presence and slightly less ambiance than previously. Utilizing our newest production techniques, all components sound more natural, balanced, and cohesive.
  
• New instrument: bombo. We added the bombo to enable full playback of some grooves from the newly released Afro Latin Caribbean Rhythms MIDI collection. Bombo has 4 articulations and can be played on 2 drum pads, much like an acoustic drum.
  
• New sound: jingles for batá drums. They triggered together with batá drums. You can adjust their volume and set the threshold at which they are triggered. That way, you can set them not to play when batá drums are played at low velocities, or not to trigger them at all.
  
• Tumba open samples were re-edited, as low velocity samples were missing a fraction of the attack.
  
• Quinto‘s open slap had some accidental open notes, which were removed.

How to Update to v2.2 #

If you own v2.x of Handy Drums: Latin Percussion & Drums, you can download the latest version from your GoranGrooves Library account. The installer includes the newest plugin and the sample library. You should install everything, overwriting your previous installation.

If you own v1.x of Handy Drums: Latin Percussion & Drums, you can upgrade to the latest version by adding the product to the cart. Your automatic discount will be calculated on the Cart and Checkout pages once you log in and before you complete the purchase. You will download the installer from your account, which includes the latest plugin and the sample library. You should install everything, overwriting your previous installation.

Update v1.4.53 #

Maintenance update v 1.4.53 for Handy Drums LATIN PERCUSSION & DRUMS is now available and improves several aspects of the instrument’s playability. We recommend that all owners of this VI (full version and free trial) and the Complete Production update it now.

• Cowbells’ internal sampler (containing all bells) was replaced with three samplers for each individual bell (bongo bell, cencerro bell, cha-cha bell).
• Cha-cha bell had one wrong articulation replaced (hi notes contained a low note)
• The “Bells” monolith sample file is no longer in use and has been replaced with three individual monolith sample files.
• The gain curve for each bell type was updated to allow for more dynamics between articulations. Accented strokes played on the bell side can now be as loud as those played on the bell mouth, all on the same note.
• Replaced wrong cencerro bell side stroke
• Quinto, Conga, and Tumba muted notes now mute the open notes.
• Fixed the missing snare cross-stick samples in 2 round robin groups

How to Update to v1.4.53 #

This version 1.4.53 of the LATIN PERCUSSION & DRUMS is provided only as the full installer, and all previous “update only” installers for this instrument have been removed.

To update your copy, you will need to download the full installer from your GoranGrooves Library account and install it in your system. The installers will replace the previous version of the plugins and the sample library you have installed for this instrument.

You MUST install the sample library in addition to the plugins and standalone app, as some sample monolith files have changed.

This version will also link the updated plugin to the updated sample library.