AUTHENTIC COLOMBIAN PERCUSSION
Alegre brings the authentic sound of Colombia’s “Tambor Alegre” to your DAW. Recorded with award-winning percussionists, it features 191 stretchable loops, 275 MIDI grooves, and 51 cinematic sound design elements.
Switch between a spacious stereo mix or a punchy spot mix to fit your production. The powerful sequencer and loop editor allow for precise rhythmic customization and effortless drag-and-drop MIDI workflow.
Inject organic Cumbia and Bullerengue rhythms into your tracks instantly. Get this deep percussion tool now for just $28 (reg. $82).
Available Formats: Kontakt (Full Version 6.8+)
Compatibility: macOS, Windows
Capture the authentic pulse of the Colombian Caribbean with Alegre by Wellencraft. More than just another percussion library, Alegre is a deep-sampled recreation of the traditional conical drum that defines the vibrant rhythms of South America. Recorded in its homeland with a six-microphone array, this instrument brings the organic warmth and rhythmic complexity of Bullerengue, Cumbia, and Chalupa directly into your DAW.
Whether you are scoring a cinematic landscape or building a modern electronic track that needs a human touch, Alegre provides the flexibility to play it your way. From meticulously multisampled articulations with natural round robins to an expansive collection of loops and MIDI grooves, this library is built to fit into your workflow without the friction of technical hurdles.
The Alegre drum is known for its "happy" and infectious energy. Wellencraft has captured this spirit by offering two distinct mix perspectives:
Mix A: A lush, stereo field recorded with near, mid, and far microphone pairs to capture the natural depth of the recording hall.
Mix B: A tight, focused mix of spot mics capturing the membrane and wood perfect for when you need the percussion to cut through a dense arrangement.
With the built-in sequencer and loop editor, you aren't just stuck with static sounds. You can stretch, pitch, and humanize these traditional rhythms to match your project’s tempo and feel.
Deeply Sampled Instrument: 10 articulations with up to 6 dynamic layers and crossfade scripting for seamless transitions.
Traditional Rhythms: 191 loops covering authentic styles like Cumbia Binaria, Cumbia Ternaria, and Guacherna.
MIDI Grooves: 275 editable MIDI patterns across 10 categories, complete with drag-and-drop functionality for your DAW.
Sound Design Tools: 51 specialized elements including pulses, halos, and "wooshes" created from original Alegre recordings.
Advanced Sequencer: 7 independent sequencers with manual, step, and sync modes, plus a humanize function to keep things feeling "live."
Onboard FX: Independent EQ, convolution reverb, delay, and "Punch" (transient shaper/saturation) per mix.
Rarely do we find a library that balances cultural heritage with modern production utility so effectively. If your percussion folder is starting to feel a bit stale, Alegre offers the character and "swing" that only a hand-played, traditional instrument can provide. This exclusive price is only available for a short window don't miss your chance to add the genuine soul of Colombia to your toolkit. Grab Alegre now and give your tracks the rhythmic backbone they’ve been missing.
Authentic Colombian percussion recorded with six microphone positions Two distinct mix perspectives for stereo depth or punch Ten articulations featuring natural round robins and dynamic layers Extensive library of 191 traditional loops and rhythmic styles Drag and drop 275 MIDI patterns directly into DAW Advanced seven track sequencer with built in humanization tools Specialized sound design elements including pulses and cinematic textures Independent EQ and convolution reverb for each mix channel Integrated transient shaper and saturation for added character High quality 24 bit audio in lossless NCW format Flexible loop editor with pitch and tempo sync controls Kontakt Retail format compatible with modern production workflows 
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