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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
Spitfire Audio Originals Abe Laboriel Jr Drums is a virtual drum plugin instrument, designed for hip-hop, pop, soul and more. The Spitfire Audio Originals Abe Laboriel Jr Drums is ideal for producers who want lively, human-feeling drums that drop straight into a track with minimal fuss. You get a bespoke kit captured at Henson Studios, giving you detailed single hits and a set of loop presets that keep your ideas moving. Each preset brings its own feel, and you can shape the groove quickly using the onboard dynamics and instrument levels. Plus, you can switch between four snare types when you want a different bite or warmth.
Three microphone signals help you match the kit to your mix. Use the close mics for clarity, the room option when you need extra punch, or the hype signal for a thick, processed tone fed through analogue gear. It all sits inside the streamlined Originals interface, so you can focus on writing rather than menu-diving.
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You get 11 presets that make it easy to sketch, refine, and finalise drum parts. Each one includes variations and detailed fills, giving your tracks a natural sense of movement. And because everything is tempo-labelled, you can drop a loop straight into your session and build around it without slowing down your workflow. These loops suit a range of styles, whether you’re working on tight pop arrangements, spacious soul grooves, or punchy rock instrumentals.
The kit offers up to eight dynamic layers and eight round-robins per layer, so programmed parts feel realistic and varied. This makes a real difference when you’re shaping ghost notes or building energy into a chorus. You can also adjust the dynamics slider when you want precise control over velocity. If you’re used to programming drums, you’ll find this helps you balance consistency with a natural feel.
Mixing the kit is straightforward. You can raise or lower the kick, snare, and hi-hat individually, which is handy when a part sits slightly off in your mix. The snare type selector is particularly useful when you need a quick tonal shift, whether that’s a deeper, rounder sound or something with more attack. A built-in reverb adds space without overwhelming the kit, helping you match the drums to your arrangement quickly.
The close signal gives you a crisp, detailed picture of the kit, which is great for dense mixes. Switch to the room option when you want a tight yet lively sense of space from Henson Studios. And if you want something bold, the hype signal adds a processed, saturated tone that stands out in modern productions — especially when you need your drums to carry the track. Blending these signals helps you place the kit exactly where you want it in the mix.
Originals is a collection of intuitive writing tools, meticulously recorded by Spitfire at renowned studios like AIR Studios, one of the most in-demand studios for producing blockbuster soundtracks. Designed to be user-friendly and streamlined, Originals offers a clean interface with sliders for controlling expression and dynamics, alongside a customizable digital mod wheel to fit any workflow. Each Originals library also includes a range of essential articulations, presets, and controls. For those looking to enhance their sound with Spitfire's signature quality at an affordable price, Originals will become your go-to solution.
