FXpansion has announced the latest addition to the BFD2 expansion pack range, Japanese Taiko Percussion.

Sonica Instruments has teamed up with FXpansion to bring a library of powerful and majestic taiko ensemble sounds into BFD2.1.

Taiko groups have wowed audiences the world over with their visually arresting performances, earth-rumbling bass, pure percussive volume, dynamics, and rhythm. The unmistakable taiko sound has also gained acceptance in many applications far removed from traditional Japanese music. And yet the taiko — the king of Japanese traditional instruments — has been missing from the ranks of professional sound libraries. Sonica Instruments Japanese Taiko Percussion delivers the massive sound of taiko drums to the BFD 2.1 platform.

Feature highlights include:

• Shimedaiko.
• Ohdaiko.
• Chudaiko.
• Kane.
• Vocalizations.
• Groove pack for JTP (separate purchase).

Pricing & Availability

Japanese Taiko Percussion for BFD 2.1 is a download-only product and is available now from the FXpansion web shop priced at $125 / €90 / £70.

Grooves for Japanese Taiko Percussion, available separately, is $25 / €20 / £15.

Please note you must have BFD2.1 in order to use Japanese Taiko Percussion. BFD2.1 is a free downloadable update for all BFD2 registered owners (currently available in final beta).