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Welcome to Rudiments

Abstract

Welcome to the Play Series Rudiments online manual. Read this user guide and learn about the main controls and workflows to get started making music.

As part of the Kontakt Play Series of instruments, Rudiments packs crisp, punchy, and versatile drums for hip hop, R&B, modern pop, trap, and everything in between. Sounds are sourced from organic and synthetic drum samples, all infused with the character of outboard gear. Comprising 23 kits, each including 16 patterns, Rudiments makes it easy laying down the beat.

Rudiments was created in collaboration with Snipe Young.

In this user manual, you will learn about the main controls and workflows to get started making beats.

We hope you enjoy this instrument!

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