Overview
Aaron Sterling’s playing has defined the sound of modern records for over two decades, from John Mayer and Taylor Swift to Harry Styles and Leonard Cohen. Revered for his understated feel and ability to serve the song above all else, Sterling is one of the most recorded drummers of his generation.
This library captures that unmistakable character: low-tuned, vibey drums with depth, warmth, and detail, meticulously sampled to bring his signature sound into your productions. Every strike, every nuance, every ounce of character has been preserved to deliver an instrument that feels alive, expressive, and unmistakably Sterling.
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Mix ready drums
Crafted around Aaron’s eclectic selection of vintage and boutique drums, featuring 3 kicks, 3 snares, and 2 sets of toms, paired with a shimmering collection of handpicked Istanbul Agop cymbals, all sampled by Aaron Sterling.
Total control
Shape your sound with a fully featured, mixer-style interface. Go from unprocessed raw samples to mix-ready drums with a single click.
Add depth with pre-mixed reverbs, or sculpt further using built-in master channel effects including compressor, EQ, and tape saturation.
Built for flexibility
Adaptable to any workflow: customize MIDI mapping, fine-tune velocity response, and personalize every detail to match your playing style. Whether programmed or performed live, the instrument responds musically, unlocking the expressive, understated feel Sterling is known for.
Instrument list & details
20 x 14" 70's Slingerland Kick
22 x 14" 80's Ludwig Standard Kick
26 x 10" 80's Ludwig Marching Kick
SNARES
13 x 5" 60's Trixon Wood Snare
13 x 6" 50's WFL Mahogany Snare
13 x 5.5" 60's Ludwig Wooden Hoop Snare
TOMS
12 x 9" 70's Slingerland Rack Tom
14 x 14" 70's Slingerland Floor Tom
12 x 9" 70's Slingerland Rack Tom (Muted)
14 x 14" 70's Slingerland Floor Tom (Muted)
15" Istanbul Agop XIST Dark Hi-Hats
CRASHES
18" Istanbul Agop Xist Dark Crash
17" Istanbul Agop Xist Dark Crash
RIDE
21" Istanbul Agop XIST Ride
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What's included
Kontakt instrument
A Kontakt instrument that is always ready to go the moment inspiration strikes. Easily bring your ideas to life with the libary's clean layout and intuitive interface.
Trigger files
A library of drum replacement files for use with Slate Trigger. Replace, layer, or blend with a live recorded drum performance using either the fully mixed or completely unprocessed drum shell .TCI files.
System requirements
Kontakt is available in VST / AU / AAX / StandalonemacOS 12 to macOS 15 (Latest Update, Intel and Silicon Native)
Windows 10 to 11 (Latest Update)
Kontakt Player or Kontakt 7.6.0 and above
Native Access 2
About 14 GB for Kontakt Instrument and 4 GB for TCI Files
For more system requirements information, visit our Support Page.