PERC+ for Kontakt - RELAUNCHED March 2017

[Josquin_VI]

Note from composer Lex Dumitru:

"What happens when you throw crushers and bit distorters on PERC+? Well... This."

(note: The whole track was created only with PercPlus samples, nothing else.)

https://soundcloud.com/luxnoxaudio/perc ... rushedplus

We will be closing the fundraiser in less than 24 hours (at 0:00, UTC-5).

Thanks everyone.

[DocAtlas]

I just donated, through the link on the VI forums. This is a very worthy cause, and one that is close to my heart. And the samples will be a welcome addition to my arsenal, as well. I hope this program helps some budding young musicians like I was back in the stone age.

[whyterabbyt]

This is being worked on, and just about finished - i.e. users are testing right now, and because the update is so substantial, we need to revise/re-organize the Instruments folder structure as well, based on feedback we are receiving. The initial plan was to have this free update out by the end of the year, but the success of the fundraiser has caused so much extra work for us (close to 800 users now) that we've fallen a bit behind schedule... so the update will be distributed to all users some time in January. The latest info can always be found on the Facebook page. Thanks for showing interest.

Cheers. No rush here, I was just curious. And cheers for the whole thing, very generous...

[Josquin_VI]

The successful and critically acclaimed PERC+ library for KONTAKT, originally released by lux|nox audio in 2014 has been unavailable since 2015, as it was a limited time offer. It has now been revised and relaunched as PERC+ Redux by New Zealand based developers MODWHEEL.

Background information:

In October 2014 Lux Nox Audio released PERC+ an impressive 14GB Percussion library of cymbals, gongs, metals and hand percussion with many and varied articulations from stick, mallet, hand to bow.

It was a limited release and done as 'donation ware' - where all proceeds went to the charity Mr Holland's Opus Foundation and later was supported by VI-control.net. It received rave reviews, rated through the roof by its loyal fans and then it went off the radar.

Recorded by Chriss Ons in Belgium and supported by Christopher Byrum Harris (Samplespotlight.com) in the US, the worldwide journey of PERC+ continues to the southern hemisphere. Working on it now are MODWHEEL, based in New Zealand and for this project they are joined by Australian Kirke Godfrey of shapednoise.com

​At the request of the 2 Chriss MODWHEEL has revised and repackaged this wonderful library. It's all the same great sounds with a redesigned GUI plus Arpeggiator and Info tabs.



As with the original concept proceeds of sales will go to a music charity - this time one based in New Zealand. We're supporting Tironui Music Trust who are based in South Auckland, NZ. - They provide instruments and tuition to kids aged between 8 -12 at low decile schools (schools in lower socio-economic communities) They can play string or band instruments and learn the basics of reading music, playing an orchestral instrument and performing as a group.

PERC+ Redux Specifications:

10 folders containing a total of 128 Patches for Kontakt 5.5 or higher.
14 GB 24 bit 48 k (using .ncw lossless compression)
Please note: Requires Full Version Kontakt 5.5 or higher.
(not compatible with free Kontakt player)

PERC+ Redux features 128 patches for Kontakt 5.5 or higher. It includes cymbals, bells, gongs, objects, small percussions, tuned instruments as well as upright piano and a viola da gamba. With up to 10 round robins and 20 layer velocities depending on the instrument.

We bought it back in 2014 and having used it extensively we've had some ideas on how to make it an even better user experience. So the interface has been streamlined to make this huge library more immediately useable. The patches are the same but following MODWHEEL'S simple principle of 'less is more' we've redesigned the GUI curating a few choice functions on the front page for the user.

These include Envelope, Tuning, Body, Reverb, Delay, Arpeggiator and Stutter Key. And of course all the usual Kontakt functionality is still available via the spanner tool.

PERC+ Redux is available for NZ $45.00, for more information including demos and a walkthrough video, please visit the modwheel web site:

http://www.modwheel.co.nz/perc-plus-redux

[woggle]

Is there an update version? (rather than buying the whole thing again)

[Josquin_VI]

Is there an update version? (rather than buying the whole thing again)

With the new scripting and GUI it's very much a new product, but as for accommodating existing / legacy PERC+ users who bought it in the fundraisers of 2014-2015: we're currently looking into that with the folks @ MODWHEEL. We'll get back to you on that

[Aloysius]

^ That could generate a lot of extra cash. I bought the original by the way.

[woggle]

Is there an update version? (rather than buying the whole thing again)

With the new scripting and GUI it's very much a new product, but as for accommodating existing / legacy PERC+ users who bought it in the fundraisers of 2014-2015: we're currently looking into that with the folks @ MODWHEEL. We'll get back to you on that

thanks - also re Modwheel, yeah they do make interesting stuff - the videos are fantastic

[Josquin_VI]

Great news for legacy users: if you already own the original PERC+ but would like the new user interface (which includes the arpeggiator, as shown in the video) - just make a small donation (suggested NZ$5 or $10 ) and the good folks at MODWHEEL will send you a link to a pack containing the instruments and the new GUI's. All the more reason to upgrade - and support a musical charity while you're at it!
More info here: http://www.modwheel.co.nz/perc-plus-redux
Walkthrough video:

[Aloysius]

[woggle]

got the update for existing users this morning - great stuff

[Basjoe]

Is there a manual or list of included sounds somewhere ?

Basjoe

[Josquin_VI]

Is there a manual or list of included sounds somewhere ?

Basjoe

PERC+ is hardly a conventional cymbal library and contains many unusual sounds and articulations - from intricate to jarring. It covers a lot of ground and in order to get a good idea of the 'out of the box' sound and playability of PERC+, I invite you to check out the extensive walkthrough video of the original 2014 release:
https://vimeo.com/106647034

Note that this video features the original, pre-expansion version from 2014 - the current version includes the 2015 expansion which added many more sounds so you get much more content than shown in that video - the complete patch list / manual PDF is here:
https://we.tl/iZJ23vsida

And of course the new "Redux" version which is now available from MODWHEEL has all of these presets of the expanded PERC+ but with the sleek GUI and the arpeggiator, which works wonders for this library - as demonstrated in their walkthrough video in the above post.

Hope this helps - thank you for showing interest.

[don1thedon]

Was intending to "update" my original purchase (you appear to have done a great job guys) but I don't see any Paypal option, is that not possible? Thx

[Josquin_VI]

Was intending to "update" my original purchase (you appear to have done a great job guys) but I don't see any Paypal option, is that not possible? Thx

Paypal does not seem to be a payment option. I am willing to make a donation on your behalf and inform MODWHEEL to send the link to you. You can then pay me back via Paypal. Just drop me a line at luxnoxaudio(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!