World Percussion Taiko

World PercussionTaiko

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Product Overview

World Percussion – Taiko is a Japanese percussion instrument library for Native Instruments Kontakt, recorded in a world-class scoring stage with a focus on power, precision, and real performance.

The library centers on traditional taiko drums, performed by Ian Watson, with ensemble recordings featuring multiple drummers playing together. Solo instruments focus on control, while ensemble patches emphasize scale and weight.

Product Overview

Video Gallery

World Percussion Series Overview (3.0 Update)

World Percussion 3 0 A Percussion Odyssey

World Percussion Ian Watson Interview

Feature Highlight

Feature Highlight

Japanese Taiko, Solo and Ensemble

World Percussion – Taiko combines playable solo taiko instruments with ensemble recordings performed by multiple drummers, offering both detailed control and large-scale impact.

Photo Gallery

Featured Artist

Ian Watson is an Australian percussionist and multi-instrumentalist with extensive experience across world music and acoustic performance. His playing brings a strong sense of feel, timing, and musical depth to the performances captured in this library.

Featured Artist

Performance and Dynamics

World Percussion – Taiko uses a traditional sampling approach centered on real performance and dynamic response. Solo drums include varied hit types and dynamics, while ensemble patches reflect group timing and collective force.

Instrument Collection

  • Byō-Daiko Ensemble
  • 2 Byō-Daiko Solo
  • Kane Bell
  • Oke-Daiko Ensemble
  • 2 Oke-Daiko Solo
  • Shime-Daiko Ensemble
  • 2 Shime-Daiko Solo
  • Wine Barrel Ensemble
  • 2 Wine Barrel Solo
  • Vocal Shout Ensemble

Workflow

Solo instruments provide detailed control. Ensemble patches provide immediate scale. MIDI grooves support fast rhythmic exploration.

Virtual Stage and Microphone Control

A virtual stage allows control over microphone perspective, giving flexibility from close and intimate sound to wider, cinematic room presence. A traditional mixer view is also available, allowing users to choose the approach that best suits their mixing workflow.

Kontakt Player Compatibility

World Percussion – Taiko runs in the free Native Instruments Kontakt Player and does not require a full Kontakt license. NKS support is included.

Library Size

Approximately 4.02 GB of compressed recorded material.

Interface

Macintosh

macOS* 14, 15 and 26 (latest update)

  • Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU
  • 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
  • 64-bit only
  • Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
  • Supports Core Audio

Windows

Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack)

  • Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
  • 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended)
  • Graphics hardware support for Direct3D 11.1 (Feature Level 11_0) or higher
  • 64-bit only
  • Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
  • Supports ASIO and WASAPI

An internet connection is required to download, install, and activate the products in this collection. Once installed, all products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.

*As of Kontakt 8.8, macOS 13 is no longer supported. Future updates may prevent installation below macOS 14.

Runs in the free Kontakt Player

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) compatible