Hot Butta Beats & Percussion is an exclusive collection of expertly recorded and curated percussion stacks, percussion grooves, layers, fills, phrases, and one-shots from one of the most in-demand percussionists of his generation, Taku Hirano. With loops ranging from 80 bpm to 140 bpm, this pack delivers a treasure trove of sounds inspired by funk, soul, R&B, and rare groove, with the Taku Hirano sonic seal of approval.

Taku Hirano: Hot Butta Beats & Percussion was recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound, Studio 3 (also known as the Prince Room), featuring the 32 x 24 x 8 API-DEMEDIO- Sunset Sound Custom console. At the heart of the collection was the use of their Studio 3 live chamber, EMT 140 Plate, Royer SF12, Tunelux JC37a and M49s to bring the full studio experience and unmatched quality,

Taku Hirano has backed some of the most iconic R&B artists in the business, including performances with Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan, George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Teena Marie, and world tours with Isaac Hayes, Lionel Richie, and Whitney Houston. In this pack, Taku brings the beats of 70’s soul, spanning silky smooth sounds to funky fire feels.

All sounds are 100% royalty-free and every loop and one-shot has been meticulously crafted, curated and tempo-synced for ease of use.

Please note: This is a drum & percussion pack ONLY, other sounds contained within the demo song are for illustration purposes only.

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