Soundiron Riq Drum V2.0 (kontakt) May 2026
: 12 total .nki instrument presets, including a "master" bank and a collection of custom ambiences and drones.
The version 2.0 update introduced several advanced control systems to shape the sound:
is a deeply sampled virtual percussion library for Kontakt that features traditional Middle Eastern frame drums, specifically the Egyptian Riq and the Greek Daf . Originally released in 2009 by Tonehammer, the v2.0 update overhauled the instrument with a new graphical interface, a modular FX rack, and an expanded collection of sound-designed ambient content. Core Instrument Features Soundiron Riq Drum v2.0 (KONTAKT)
: Includes 99 different room, hall, and outdoor environments, plus 40 custom FX impulse responses. Purchasing Information Riq Drum - Soundiron
: Riq "tabla-style" bass bends, shake singles, and rolls with slow to fast variations. : 12 total
: A miniature riq-style instrument created by adding egg shakers to a toy drum. Technical Specifications
: Requires the full retail version of Native Instruments Kontakt 5.1 or later . It is a standard "open-format" library and is not supported by the free Kontakt Player. The v2.0 Interface & Customization Core Instrument Features : Includes 99 different room,
: 2,298 samples (1.86 GB installed) in 24-bit / 44.1kHz uncompressed PCM WAV format.