True Strike 1
ProjectSAM’s original orchestral percussion library for film, TV and game composers looking for cinematic, powerful and lush percussion samples. Now fully updated.
*Download only*
True Strike is a permanent part of my palette. I use it in all my scores.- James Newton Howard
ProjectSAM’s acclaimed True Strike library holds the original orchestral percussion libraries of choice for film, tv and game composers who require cinematic, powerful percussion samples.
Fully updated
Experience the fully updated 2021 2.0 re-issue of True Strike. Get the classic and acclaimed orchestral percussion sound in a brand-new interface offering a ton of new features:
- All-in-one browser
- Load only the articulations you need
- Positioning stage
- Extensive articulation control
- Shift + trim individual articulations
- Adaptive Sync for crescendo rolls
- New kits
- NKS
- And much more
The 2.0 re-issue update is 100% free for existing True Strike (1) users of the Kontakt Player Edition of the library.
If you have an older version than the Kontakt Player Edition, an upgrade path is available. Please contact us for more info.
To update, please use the Native Instruments Native Access application. True Strike version 2.0 requires Kontakt (Player) 6.5.3.
The performance view in the new 2021 re-issue of True Strike
Timpani
The timpani is one of the biggest instrument banks found in True Strike. You will find an extensive list of playing techniques: up to 6 dynamics, sustained and dampened notes, tremolo, tremolo crescendo in three lengths, crescendo-decrescendo and hard mallet fortissimo. Suspenseful special effects such as pedal bends and cymbal/bowl on timpani.
Orchestral drums
True Strike is aimed at cinematic use. Therefore the gran casa and snare ensemble are the most powerful and deep recordings you will find. Load up the stage or far microphone set and scare those aliens back to their homeworld. The library also includes single snare drum (snares on and off), military drum and field drum samples.
Ensemble hits
One of the most popular patches in True Strike is the Ensemble Hits bank. These are ensemble recordings of gran casa and low-tuned timpani playing together. Big and bad.
Melodic percussion
True Strike covers five melodic percussion instruments: glockenspiel, marimba, vibraphone, tubular bells and celesta. This last, beautiful instrument is the very first sampled in a concert hall and offered in 3 microphone positions.
Small percussion
True Strike offers an extensive set of small percussion instruments, among which 4 woodblocks, 5 temple blocks, whip, bar chimes, bell tree, 4 cowbells, triangle, tambourine, castanets and sleigh bells.
Instruments
Timpani
- Single hits
- Looped tremolos
- Crescendo rolls
- Special effects
Kits
- Orchestral percussion kit
- Orchestral snares and drums kit
Drums and Toms
- Bongos and congas
- Gran cassa
- Tutti hits (gran cassa with low timpani)
- Snare drum
- Snare ensemble
- Timbales
- Tom toms
- Rototoms
Cymbals and gongs
- Concert cymbals
- Suspended cymbals
- Tam tam
- Wind gong
Melodic percussion
- Celesta
- Crotales
- Glockenspiel
- Marimba
- Tubular bells
- Vibraphone
- Xylophone
Small percussion
- Chimes
- Belltree
- Cowbells
- Tambourine
- Beatring
- Triangle
- Wood blocks
- Temple blocks
- Various small percussion
Miscellaneous percussion
- Body percussion
- Brakes and pans
- Claps and snaps
- Thai gongs
- Trash and metal hits
Show all
Testimonials
True Strike is a permanent part of my palette. I use it in all my scores.- James Newton Howard
True Strike possesses unmatched musicality and realism. You can sense the presence of the player behind the instrument - not just the instrument itself.- Brian Tyler
I have been using True Strike 1 & 2 for virtually every project I've worked on over the past years. Quite simply, the are the best!- William Ross
Library specs
| Recording location | Concert hall |
|---|---|
| Mic positions | 3 |
| Audio pool size | 18 GB (9 GB on disk) |
| Audio format | 44.1 kHz 24 bit |
| Current library version | 2.1 |
| Kontakt Player license | Yes |
| NKS support | Yes |
| Copy protection | Serial number activation |
System requirements
| Kontakt version | 6.5.3 or higher |
|---|---|
| Mac | macOS 10.13 or higher |
| Windows | Windows 7 or higher |
| Minimum CPU | i5 (i7 recommended) |
| Minimum RAM | 6 GB |
| Supported plug-in interfaces | Stand-alone, VST, AU, AAX |
| Internet connection | Required for activation |
Other libraries in series
-
Symphobia 3: Lumina
Featuring full orchestra, choir, smaller ensembles and a wide range of guest instruments, Symphobia 3: Lumina dives into the world of fantasy, mystery and fairy tales. Now fully updated with a brand-new design.
-
Symphobia 4: Pandora Core
€ 199.00Full features, essential content
Give your action, sci-fi, and horror scores a blockbuster boost with the fourth volume in ProjectSAM’s acclaimed Symphobia Series. Symphobia 4: Pandora Core lets you summon rousing cinematic risers, foreboding falls, and earth-shattering crescendos with unmatched ease and flexibility.
Download-only
-
Symphobia 1+2 Duo Pack
Experience the fully updated 2.0 versions of Symphobia 1 & 2 with an all-new design, full articulation control, new multis and Adaptive Sync.
-
Symphobia 4: Pandora
€ 499.00Give your action, sci-fi, and horror scores a blockbuster boost with the fourth volume in ProjectSAM’s acclaimed Symphobia Series. Symphobia 4: Pandora lets you summon rousing cinematic risers, foreboding falls, and earth-shattering crescendos with unmatched ease and flexibility.
Download-only