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Apocalypse Percussion Elements
A producer-focused workflow for shaping Apocalypse Percussion Elements’ close-miked solo and ensemble drums, cymbals, mapping, room release, MIDI grooves and automatable performance controls.
- Apocalypse Percussion Elements from Soundiron for modern music production workflows
- Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
- Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms

SOUND & WORKFLOW
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FROM THE DEVELOPER
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PRODUCER’S TAKE
Where does Apocalypse Percussion Elements fit in your setup?
Apocalypse Percussion Elements is a virtual instrument from Soundiron Plugins. It fits sessions built around drum production, bass production, cinematic music and house music.
What stands out: Apocalypse Percussion Elements from Soundiron for modern music production workflows; Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools; Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms.
Based on the currently verified product listing and cited sources.
SOUND & WORKFLOW
What Apocalypse Percussion Elements brings to a session
Apocalypse Percussion Elements is a mighty collection of aggressive scoring and concert drums and cymbals for the Native Instruments Kontakt platform. This library is a powerhouse designed for efficient workflow and incredible sound. It's ideal in even the most demanding professional production environment, with extraordinary detail, acoustic quality and flexibility. It features over 40 different drums and over 100 articulations.
Built from our grand 25GB flagship - the Apocalypse Percussion Ensemble - this Elements version is slimmed down to the put maximum punch into a compact footprint and unbeatable price for everyone. Focusing on a close/stage stereo mic position and standard single-stroke multisampled articulations, it’s designed to be intuitive and easy to play. You’ll find thunderous ensemble and solo bass drums, roaring ensemble and solo toms of all sizes, a massive 8-member snare ensemble and 6 different solo snares ranging from deep 14” wooden bodied snares all the way down to tiny 5” effect snares, ethnic drums of all shapes and sizes, clicks, clacks, hi-hats, stick and mallet rides, crashes, splashes, hybrid China crash, fx cymbals, gongs, Tibetan finger cymbals and much more.
We here at Soundiron are no strangers to epic ensemble and soundtrack scoring percussion. Those who know our work are familiar with the passion, exacting precision and attention to detail we deliver. This library is the culmination of all of our years of experience, distilled into the most comprehensive and earth-shaking hall percussion package available anywhere on the market. We set out to build a monster that punched harder, rumbled deeper, cut through the mix cleaner and got the job done like no other could. We wanted a massive sound and responsive playability, without compromising user flexibility and choice. And it was recorded in the same acoustically-balanced hall as our famous Olympus Symphonic Choir (Mars & Venus), Mercury Symphonic Boychoir, Montclarion Hall Piano, Struck Grand Piano, Cymbology, Anklung and Tuned Artillery libraries, so it blends perfectly with any of them. Apocalypse Elements offers a wide range of uniquely powerful tools that let you personalize the library to your own needs and push it vastly beyond any other cinematic percussion library in its class or price range. With a huge sound and intuitive presets that work right out of the box, this beast gets it done.
We captured it all over an exhaustive two week session, recording late into the night. Once the blood and wood chips had settled, we had captured an average of 8 round-robin per velocity layer with up to 14 velocities each. Each instrument was recorded in a very close yet wide-sounding microphone array, with each large diaphragm capsule placed within 12 inches of the drum heads to capture all of the deep tonality and resonance and every exquisite detail. We then painstakingly programmed each instrument with a galaxy of comprehensive and exclusive control and playability features and a totally smooth workflow. We’ve expanded the library with a wide range of uniquely powerful tools that let you personalize the library to your own needs and push it far beyond any other percussion library in its class.
You can use our expressive “Standard” presets for instant access to the full library in a classic percussion array layout. The main Ensemble All preset lets you customize your note mapping for each articulation, or load one of several common drum library mapping standards. You can adjust room release behavior for 4 independent sub-groupings (basses, snares, auxiliary and cymbals). These let you quickly turn this massive hall ensemble into a fat, clean powerful rock drum kit with the turn of a few knobs. You can also use the front panel controls to tighten, soften and reshape the sound on the fly, with swell, attack, release, offset, tuning, velocity response, and more.
Contents
- Solo Elements - 6 Snares // 2 Bass Drums // Bongos // Cajon // 2 Dhol Drums // 4 Frame Drums // 2 Floor Toms // 2 Low Toms // 2 High Toms // 4 Rototoms // Ride Sticks // Ride Mallets // Splashes // Crashes // China & FX // Gong / Hi-Hat // Ting Shag
- Ensemble Elements - Snares // Bass Drums // Assorted Low Toms // Assorted High Toms // Doumbeks // Dhols // Riqs // Frame Drums // Sticks // Cymbals
User Interface
- Powerful Custom User Interface with fully automatable access to critical performance controls
- Close microphone position for a full, rich sound
- Customizable key mapping and template design, saving and loading
- Adaptive meta-arpeggiator system with Preset Saving/Loading
- Megamixer system with Kit Saving/Loading, Intelligent Sample Loading, and Per-Slot Room Release Controls
- Drum Category-based (Bass, Snare, Cymbals and Aux) Room Release Controls in many Presets
- Midi Loop Playback and Custom Mapping
- Our Custom FX Rack with powerful and configurable controls for every effect
- 70 integrated custom convolution IR samples
MIDI Grooves
This library includes 400 Midi Grooves accessible through the GUI, created by these great Soundiron featured artists:
Blake Ewing // Dirk Ehlert // Ian Dorsch // Johnny Knittle // Marie-Anne Fischer // Sascha Knorr // Si Begg // Simon Russell // Tino Danielzik // Xiaotian Shi // Team Soundiron
Product Specs
- Product Version 1.5
- 4,519 Samples
- 2.15 GB installed (4.4 GB Uncompressed)
- 52 nki Kontakt instrument presets
- 400 Midi Loops
- 24 bit / 48kHz lossless NCW format samples
- Works with the free Kontakt Player (version 5.5.2+)
PRODUCER HIGHLIGHTS
The sounds and controls that matter
- Apocalypse Percussion Elements from Soundiron for modern music production workflows
- Useful for producers who want focused sounds, instruments, bundles or studio tools
- Best evaluated by checking compatibility, included content and current Plugin Boutique terms
- Part of the Soundiron catalogue on AudioByRay with related product navigation
- Purchase path keeps the tracked Plugin Boutique listing available for final checks
DEEP DIVE
Apocalypse Percussion Elements in the studio
Apocalypse Percussion Elements review and buying guide
Apocalypse Percussion Elements is part of the Soundiron catalogue and is listed on AudioByRay for producers who want a practical buying overview before they move to Plugin Boutique. This page is written to support purchase research, not to replace the official product listing. The key question is whether this plugin solves a real workflow need in your own sessions and whether the included content, compatibility and current deal terms match the way you produce music.
Soundiron products are most relevant when you want realistic instrument parts, focused production tools or a bundle that reduces the need to buy separate products one by one. Before buying Apocalypse Percussion Elements, compare the product role with the instruments and effects you already own. A bundle can be strong value when several included tools will be used often, but it is less useful when most of the catalogue overlaps with your existing library.
For practical evaluation, start with genre fit and arrangement needs. Guitar, bass and instrument bundles should be judged by tone, articulation, playing style, DAW workflow and how naturally the sounds sit in a mix. If Apocalypse Percussion Elements is a broad collection, check whether the individual instruments cover different jobs or simply duplicate similar sounds. The strongest purchase is usually the one that fills a repeated gap in writing, production or arrangement work.
Compatibility is also important. Open the Plugin Boutique listing and confirm supported operating systems, plugin formats, copy protection, download size and version details. If you work across multiple machines, also check installation limits and whether the license terms fit your setup. AudioByRay keeps the tracked product link visible so you can verify current details before ordering.
When comparing Apocalypse Percussion Elements with alternatives, focus on speed and repeat use. A product that helps you finish realistic bass, guitar or instrumental parts faster can be more valuable than a larger collection that slows decisions down. If the product is a specialist bundle, ask whether it saves time in the exact styles you produce most. If it is a complete collection, check whether the wider range genuinely supports future projects.
The safe buying route is simple: read the current listing, compare related Soundiron products, check compatibility, then decide whether the product solves a recurring production problem. Discounts can make the timing attractive, but the better reason to buy is that Apocalypse Percussion Elements improves your workflow, fills a sound gap or reduces time spent searching for usable parts.
In short, Apocalypse Percussion Elements is worth considering when it gives you instruments, tones or bundle value that you will actually use in productions. Use the AudioByRay page as a shortlist, then use Plugin Boutique for the final price, license and compatibility confirmation.
Who should consider Apocalypse Percussion Elements?
Apocalypse Percussion Elements is mainly worth shortlisting when the product matches a repeated production task rather than a one-off curiosity. Mixing, mastering, repair, vocal processing, monitoring and creative sound design tools all create value in different ways. A mastering product should make final balance decisions clearer. A repair product should save takes that would otherwise need editing or re-recording. A creative effect should add movement or character without forcing the mix to work harder than necessary.
Before you buy, think about your current bottleneck. If you already have several tools for the same job, the question is whether Apocalypse Percussion Elements is faster, clearer or more reliable than what you use now. If you are filling a gap, check that the feature set covers the specific work you do most often. Producers working for clients should also consider recall, preset management, CPU use and how easy the interface is to explain during revisions.
For value comparison, open related Soundiron products and look for overlap. Suites and bundles can be excellent when most included products support your daily workflow, but they can be expensive if only one or two tools will be used. Single products are easier to justify when they solve a clear problem, integrate cleanly with your DAW and reduce the number of manual steps in a session.
Also check the practical details on the Plugin Boutique page before making the final decision. Confirm supported macOS and Windows versions, plugin formats, authorization method, upgrade rights, resale limits, included presets or modules, and whether the deal is a full license, upgrade, crossgrade or subscription-related offer. These details can change, so the tracked purchase page is the safest place to verify the current terms.
Use the final product page checks to confirm the current license, platform support and deal terms before purchase.
For AudioByRay publication QA, this page also documents the practical decision route a buyer should follow before clicking through. Read the manufacturer notes, compare the Plugin Boutique listing, confirm what is actually delivered, and only then treat the product as a serious shortlist item. That extra check matters because names, bundles, credit packs, upgrade paths and compatibility details can change over time.
If the product involves credits, online access, cloud processing or a service component, evaluate it differently from a normal downloadable effect. Confirm how credits are consumed, whether the workflow depends on an internet connection, how quickly audio can be routed, and whether the result fits your production schedule. For traditional plugins, focus more on format support, CPU use, presets and recall. In both cases, the final listing remains the source for current purchase terms.
STUDIO COMPATIBILITY
Will it run in your DAW setup?
OS support
- Windows XP or higher required for PC.
- Mac OS X 10.9 or higher is required for Mac.
Studio computer requirements
- This Powered-By-Kontakt Player Edition is supported by the latest version of the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) and the special “Libraries” rack.
- Dual-Core CPU, 2 GB System Ram, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for this library.
- This software is delivered as a digital download, so a broadband connection is required.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL
Manuals, installers and official support
PRODUCER FAQ
Common setup and workflow questions
Which operating systems can run Apocalypse Percussion Elements?
Windows XP or higher required for PC. Mac OS X 10.9 or higher is required for Mac.
What does Apocalypse Percussion Elements need from my studio computer?
This Powered-By-Kontakt Player Edition is supported by the latest version of the free Kontakt Player (VST, AU, AAX) and the special “Libraries” rack. Dual-Core CPU, 2 GB System Ram, SATA or SSD hard drive recommended for this library. This software is delivered as a digital download, so a broadband connection is required.







