- Publisher: Chaos Tones
- Product: Deviant Drums
- Release: Philos
- Version: 1.0.2
- Requirements: Kontakt v6.8 or higher
For years, music producers have faced a frustrating choice: invest hundreds of dollars in a monolithic, professional drum library and then spend even more on expensive expansion packs, or settle for free alternatives that sound lifeless, robotic, and creatively limiting. The drum sound you hear in your head has always been just out of reach, locked behind a paywall.
That era is over.
Prepare for a revolution. After a full year of meticulous development, we present Deviant Drums, a monstrous virtual instrument that single-handedly obliterates the line between premium sound and accessibility. This isn’t just another free drum plugin; it’s a comprehensive, no-compromise drum production studio designed to be the new cornerstone of your sound. Running in the free Kontakt Player 6.8, Deviant Drums delivers the quality, realism, and power of a flagship product, with absolutely no cost and no catch.
A Monolithic Library, Meticulously Captured
The soul of any drum instrument is the quality of its samples. We took this to heart, dedicating ourselves to creating a library with breathtaking depth and realism.
Every single drum and cymbal was recorded in a professionally treated studio with an exceptionally low noise floor of just 20dB. To capture every nuance of a real performance, we sampled each instrument with 7 distinct round robins and up to 8 velocity layers. This means that from the faintest, most delicate ghost note to the most punishing, full-force hit, the performance is dynamic, natural, and free of the dreaded “machine-gun” effect. This is realism you can feel.
The sheer scale of the library is designed to end your search for new sounds permanently. Forget expansion packs—everything is here:
- 9 Full Drum Kits: A curated collection of legendary kits from Yamaha, Pearl, DW, Tama, and Mapex, covering birch, maple, bubinga, and oak shells.
- 48 Distinct Snare Drums: We sampled 15 unique physical snares and then captured them with multiple tunings and mutings, giving you an unparalleled palette of 48 snare tones to fit any mix.
- 40+ Cymbals: A massive arsenal of hi-hats, rides, crashes, chinas, and splashes from industry giants like Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, Meinl, and TRX.
(See the full gear list at the bottom of the page)
The Command Center: Your Integrated Drum Production Studio
Deviant Drums is more than a collection of samples; it’s a complete mixing environment. The intuitive interface gives you the power to sculpt your perfect drum sound without ever needing to open another plugin.
- Full Mixer Control: Dial in your sound with precision using the comprehensive mixer. Adjust the levels of the close mics, overheads, and room mics for every single kit piece to achieve the perfect balance of punch and ambience.
- Per-Drum Tone Shaping: Don’t just mix—sculpt. Each channel features its own dedicated EQ, transient designer, and reverb send, allowing you to make a snare crack, a kick drum thump, and toms sing, all inside the instrument.
- Powerful Master Bus: Glue your kit together and get it mix-ready instantly. The master channel includes a powerful buss compressor, a final mastering EQ, and a tape saturation circuit to add that final layer of warmth and polish.
Deviate From the Norm: Unleash Your Creativity
This instrument was built to break the rules. We armed Deviant Drums with a host of creative features designed for sonic experimentation.
- Total Mapping Freedom: Assign any drum to any MIDI note. Stack a piccolo snare on top of a deep-tuned metal snare for a completely new sound. The power to build your dream kit is at your fingertips.
- Advanced Dynamic Control: Master your performance with surgical precision. The Velocity Modifiers allow you to tailor the dynamic response of each drum, and two dedicated faders give you global control over the high and low velocity ranges of your entire kit.
- One-Click Sound Transformation: Instantly mangle your sound with creative macros like the “Smash Button” for explosive compression or use “Tom-links” for intelligent, linked control over your tom sounds.
- Hybrid Kit Creation: Blend the acoustic and electronic worlds with the unique EDM Unison feature, allowing you to stack fat, electronic sounds underneath your acoustic kit pieces for unparalleled character and depth.
Engineered for Your Workflow
A powerful instrument is useless if it cripples your computer. Deviant Drums is engineered for performance and compatibility.
- Works with the FREE Kontakt Player: No expensive software required. If you have the free Kontakt Player (version 6.8 or later), you’re ready to go.
- Intelligent Memory Management: You are in control of your system’s resources. Load the entire library into RAM for lightning-fast performance, or use the built-in Memory Manager to load only the kits you need, ensuring a smooth workflow on any machine.
The Future of Virtual Drumming is Here
Deviant Drums is a statement. It’s proof that professional quality, ultimate flexibility, and creative freedom don’t have to come with a premium price tag. Stop settling for less and stop paying for more. This is the new standard.
Your sound is waiting. Download Deviant Drums now and redefine what’s possible.
Complete Gear Manifest
9 Included Drum Kits
- Yamaha Oak Custom MIJ (Circa 2006) – 10,12,14,16,20
- Pearl Masters Birch (Circa 2012) – 12,13,16,18,24
- Pearl Session Maple Custom (Circa 2006) – 8,10,12,14,22
- DW Pre-Collectors Birch Prototype (1996) – 10,12,14,16,22
- Tama Starclassic Birch Bubinga MIJ (Circa 2008) – 12,14,16,20
- Tama Starclassic Bubinga (Circa 2011) – 8,10,12,14,16,22
- Yamaha Maple Custom (Circa 1996) – 10,12,13,15,22
- Mapex Pro M (Circa 2011) – 8,10,12,14,16,22
- Ghost Drums (???) – 8,10,12,16,22
15 Snare Drums (48 Total Variations)
- Bavo 14×6.5 Stave Snare
- Canopus 14×6.5
- DW Collectors 14×6 Maple
- Gretsch Bronze 14×6.5
- Gretsch Vintage Round Badge 14×5.5
- Tama Starclassic G-Maple 14×6
- Tama Starclassic Walnut/Birch 14×6
- Pearl 1st Gen 14×6.5 Free-Floating Brass
- Pearl Reference 14×6.5
- Yamaha Recording Custom 14×8
- Yamaha Brass Piccolo 14×4
- Mapex Black Panther 13×6
- Mapex Chris Adler Signature 12×5.5
- Pearl Virgil Donati Signature 14×5 (Multiple Tunings)
- Pearl Joey Jordison Signature 13×6.5
40+ Included Cymbals
- Hi-Hats: Zildjian 13″ K, Zildjian 14″ A Mastersound, Zildjian 14″ Z Dyno-Beat, Paiste 14″ Signature, TRX 15″ AX, TRX 14″ BRT/MDM blend
- Rides: Zildjian 20″ A Custom, Zildjian 24″ K Light, Zildjian 20″ K, TRX 23″ LTD Megabell
- Crashes: TRX (16″ MDM, 16″ BRT, 16″ AX, 17″ BRT, 18″ NDK, 20″ AX, 20″ BRT Lightning, 23″ LTD), Zildjian (16″ A Custom, 17″ A Custom, 18″ A Fast), Sabian (16″ AAX, 17″ AA, 17″ Vault, 20″ Paragon), Paiste (17″ Signature, 18″ Signature), Meinl 20″ Byzance
- Chinas: TRX (19″ LTD, “Secret” Megastack), Zildjian 19″ K Dark, Sabian 18″ AA, Meinl 18″ Dark
- Splashes & Stacks: TRX (8″ BRT, 9″ Touch, “Secret” Ministack), Zildjian 8″ Zilbel, Sabian 10″ AA, Wuhan 12″ Splash