The bongo drums are a pair of small, open-bottomed drums of Afro-Cuban origin that are played with the hands. They consist of two drums, the larger "hembra" (female) and the smaller "macho" (male), which are attached to each other. Bongos are known for their high-pitched sound, which complements a variety of musical genres, especially Latin music styles like son, salsa, and Latin jazz.
In the World Drums series, the bongos are brought to life with meticulous attention to detail, utilizing Physically Based Rendering (PBR) technology. This not only gives the drums a visually authentic appearance, with realistic textures and subtle reflections, but also enhances the playing experience by accurately reproducing the nuanced sounds of the bongos. Players can expect to capture the crisp, sharp slaps and the warmer, rounded tones that are characteristic of bongo playing.
This virtual instrument is designed to encourage exploration of rhythm and technique, offering both beginners and experienced drummers the opportunity to delve into the rich traditions of Afro-Cuban percussion. The realistic response and feedback from the virtual bongos in the World Drums series make for an engaging and educational tool, bridging the gap between traditional drumming and modern, digital music production.
comes with 24 loops and 1 animation
requires an PBR-enabled viewer
Voir l'article dans Second Life- 24 loops (12 loops in each of 2 tempi)
- 1 animation
- able to play in sync with other instruments from the world drum series
- PBR based textures
