Arbos
Raw, elemental percussion that channels the bond between rhythm and nature.
Capture the atmospheric tones of the natural world with Arbos. Experiment with fresh percussive sounds ranging from root hits, rustling branch rolls, and dense woodland textures. Arbos’ distinct organic character can wrap itself around a wide spectrum of contemporary genres, shaping adventurous scores and left-field productions.
Unprocessed isntruments
Ensembles
- Forest drum kit
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - Eb4 | L:1 (p, mp. mf) | RR: 6 |
- Greenwood
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Of trees and roots
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mf. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Native rustle
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Canopy of leaves
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Percussion of the forest
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
Single instruments
Branches
- Brushwood
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Small sticks
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp. mf, f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp, mf. f) | RR: 2 |
- Medium stick flams
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Medium stick flams on follage
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Sticks on small trunk
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp. mf, f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp, mf. f) | RR: 2 |
- Subwood
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp. mf, f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:5 (pp, p, mp, mf. f) | RR: 2 |
Rustling leaves
- Branch with leaves
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
| 03. Hand hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 04. Hand rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Large branch with leaves
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
| 03. Hand hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 04. Hand rolls | R:C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
Shaker
- Pine cone rainmaker
| 01. Single hits | R:C2 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: A2, C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Pine cone rainmaker falls
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:2 (p, mf) | RR: 7 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:2 (p, mf) | RR: 2 |
- Acorn basket
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp, f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp, f) | RR: 2 |
- Beechnut shaker
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G4 | L:3 (pp, mp, mf, f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp, mf, f) | RR: 2 |
Roots
- Roots 1
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Roots 2
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Roots 3
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Roots 4
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Roots 5
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Roots 6
| 01. Single hits | R:C3 - G3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 12 |
| 02. Rolls | R: C4 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 2 |
- Trunk on trunk
| 01. Single hits | R:C3, D3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 6 |
- Trunk on large root
| 01. Single hits | R:C3, D3 | L:3 (pp, mp. f) | RR: 6 |
Processed isntruments
- Pads
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01. Woods whispering Filtered stick rolls |
R:A-1 - C7 | L:2 (pp. mf) |
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02. Humid atmosphere Filtered stick rolls |
R:A-1 - C7 | L:2 (pp. mf) |
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03. Fragments of a birds tale Filtered stick rolls |
R:A-1 - E5 | L:2 (p. f) |
- Plucks
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01. High wooden pluck Filtered stick hit |
R:C1 - E5 | L:1 (mf) |
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02. Root marimba high Pitched root hit |
R:A-1 - C6 | L:3 (pp. mp, f) | RR: 3 |
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03. Root marimba low Pitched root hit |
R:A-1 - C6 | L:3 (pp. mp, f) | RR: 3 |
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04. Subwood pluck Pitched branch hit |
R:A-1 - C5 | L:3 (p. f, fff) |
- Textures
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01. Rainforest clattering Echoing stick rolls |
R:A-1 - C7 | L:3 (pp, mp ,f) |
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02. Deep rain Pitched rainmaker falls |
R:A-1 - C7 | L:2 (pp. mf) |
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03. Digital wind Filtered leaves rustling |
R:A-1 - C7 | L:2(pp. mf) |