Native Instruments – 40s Very Own Drums

40s Very Own Drums Kontakt Library delivers the iconic, atmospheric drum textures crafted by Noah “40” Shebib, featuring 15 hip hop-ready kits, 16 MIDI groove patterns per kit, and a signature 40 macro for that moody, filtered “underwater” vibe. Load, tweak, and create immediately—fully pre-activated and production-ready.

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Key Features & Benefits

• 15 meticulously curated kits, each loaded with 16 one-shots and 16 accompanying MIDI patterns for instant beat creation.

• Signature 40 macro—apply Shebib’s signature low-pass, saturation, and compression chain to infuse tracks with emotional depth and sub-centric character.

• Drag-and-drop pattern export—move grooves into your DAW as editable MIDI for flexible beat manipulation.

• Clean, easy workflow—Play Series interface features 16 trigger pads and six adjustable macros, organized across Main, Kit, FX, Pattern, and Macros tabs.

• Creative control—Stylize beats instantly with insert FX chains, macro shaper, and global effects; fully customizable.

Technical Specs

Why Choose This Product

• Authentic sonic character—breathe life into your beats with Shebib’s iconic tone and texture.

• Fast, creative workflow—getting a beat going is quick, thanks to intuitive macros and MIDI patterns.

• Compact yet expressive—designed for producers who want depth without bloat.

• Producer-approved sound—created by one of hip hop’s most influential modern architects.

Comparison: 40s Very Own Drums vs. Generic Drum Libraries

What’s Included

• 15 pre-activated kits with MIDI groove patterns

• Full Play Series interface—pads, macros, FX control

• Instant download and activation via Native Access

FAQs

1. Do I need the full Kontakt?
   No—this runs in the free Kontakt Player 6+ as part of the Play Series.

2. What is the “40” macro?
   A performance-friendly control that adds filtered, saturated, and compressed character—Shebib’s signature underwater-style drum vibe.

3. Can I export MIDI patterns?
   Yes—16 editable grooves per kit can be dragged straight into your DAW for further customization.

4. How much space does it take?
   Lightweight—~52 MB download, ideal for fast installs and low storage impact.

5. Is activation simple?
   Yes—install via Native Access, and once activated, you can work offline.

40s Very Own Drums is a Native Instruments Kontakt drum library curated by Toronto producer Noah “40” Shebib (Drake’s long-time producer and OVO Sound co-founder) — capturing the dark, atmospheric, hyper-low-end drum sound that defined Drake’s catalog from So Far Gone through Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, and beyond. 15 kits × 16 one-shots each (~240 sounds total) plus MIDI groove patterns, all recorded with the signature 40 ambient processing, half-time swing, and saturated 808 layers heard on every OVO record. Unlike generic trap or hip-hop kits that mimic the style second-hand, this is sourced directly from 40’s production sessions — the actual sonic DNA of modern Toronto/melodic hip-hop. Runs in free Kontakt Player on Mac and Windows.