Originals Abe Laboriel Jr Drums

$29.00
Originals Abe Laboriel Jr Drums

A dynamic & versatile drum kit performed by a legendary session drummer

A bespoke drum kit performed by Abe Laboriel Jr. — best known as Sir Paul McCartney's touring drummer since 2001. Brand new recordings, expertly captured at the iconic Henson Studios, Los Angeles. A versatile selection of highly detailed single hits, offering complete control of the character of a groove across a wide dynamic range. 10 inspiring loop presets, each with variations and intricate fills, suited to a range of styles, including pop, soul, funk and rock.

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11 Presets
11 Presets
3 Mic Signals
3 Mic Signals
INSTRUMENT Plugin
INSTRUMENT Plugin

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A Pocket Full Of Funk - Andre Louis

Walkthrough

Walkthrough

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Behind The Samples

Behind The Samples

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Key Features:

  • A bespoke kit played by Abe Laboriel Jr., Paul McCartney's drummer since 2001
  • Freshly recorded at Henson Studios, LA — not a recycled sample set
  • Deeply detailed single hits (up to 8 dynamic layers, 8 round robins) for total groove control
  • 10 ready-made loops with fills and variations across pop, soul, funk and rock
  • A Hype signal through an Overstayer channel for a fat, crunchy, finished sound

What's Included

Presets (11)

Drum Kit, Slow and Steady (60 BPM), Triple Threat (60 BPM), In The Pocket (90 BPM), Classic Backbeats (90 BPM), Riding Solo (90 BPM), Swing It (94 BPM), Funky Breaks (110 BPM), Play It Again (110 BPM), Tom Kit (120 BPM), Rock and Roll (120 BPM). Up to 8 dynamic layers and 8 round robins.

Signals (3)

Close — A close mix of the spot microphones, for a clear and detailed sound.

Room — A room mix, for a tight and punchy representation of Henson Studios.

Hype — A hyped signal, warped via analogue processing, for a full, fat, crunchy sound — fed through Overstayer 8755DM Stereo Modular Channel.

Controls — Single Hits

Expression, Dynamics, Reverb, Kick Level, Snare Level, Hi-hat Level, Snare Type

Controls — Loops

Expression, Dynamics, Reverb, EQ, Compression
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FAQs

Does Abe Laboriel Jr. Drums contain any existing sample content?

No, Abe Laboriel Jr. Drums is made entirely of newly recorded sample content. 

​How can I get Originals?

Products in the Originals range can be purchased as perpetual licenses for £/$/€29 each. You can also 'Build Your Own Bundle' by adding any 5 Originals to your cart, and you will automatically get one free.

These products are also available as part of the Splice INSTRUMENT subscription plan, for $12.99 a month. More info here: https://splice.com/instrument

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Tech specs

macOS requirements

MacOS 12 or later

Both Intel and Apple Silicon/ARM are supported

PC requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11 - (Latest Service Pack, 64-bit)

File size

~2.5GB