Tabla is a pair of hard drums used as an instrument in India. The sound of tabla is similar to that of a small drum or congo. It is one of the most widely used instruments across the Indian classical and Middle Eastern genres.
The sound of tabla is so satisfying, that you can grove to it without adding any other instruments. Since recording tabla takes a lot of time. The world of digital audio has made VSTs that can mimic the sound of Tabla and provide the sound you need for your next big hit.
The free tabla VSTs, as well as the paid VSTs on this list, can run on any music production software that supports VST and VSTi.
Here’s the list of 10 Best Tabla Vst Plugins that you can download for free –
1. Tabla by Samsara Cycle Audio
Tabla by Samsara is a great piece of vsti for anyone who wants to incorporate the sound Indian Tabla set. It has 16 sample sections and 120 studio-quality samples, which lets you play with the variety needed. Also, you can manipulate the samples to make your adjustments and make it sound great.
Features:
- 16 sample sections
- 120 studio quality tabla samples
- Midi/Musical note reference selector
- Envelope section
- Pan, Tune, Level
- Bend On/Off for each control section (Bend wheel)
- Output level
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2. Indian Dreamz by DSK
Known for magical sounds and a couple of top-notch instrument presets, Indian Dreamz is the vst that you need. Not just tabla, but it has sounds from different instruments like Sitar, Sarod, Veena, and more. It’s a must-check on the list, due to its tonality and what it offers.
Features:
- 6 Indian Instruments: Sitar, Sarod, veena, Tar, Tampura & Tabla
- Velocity response
- Amp. envelope and micro-detuner
- HP/LP Filter
- Midi automation
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3. Tabla Tarang (Kontakt) by Cypto Cipher
Tabla Tarang is great pack for producers who know how to use Kontakt or use it in their everyday production. This vst has been sampes from 14000+ different samples to create the actual tabla sound that you need. Plus, you get inbuilt effect needed to achieve that perfect sound.
Features:
- Master Patch ( 14000+ samples ) and Lite patch ( Manual Mapping ) and Multis
- Multi sampled and Multi velocity Levels ( Upto 20 RR each Velocity and 7 velocities)
- 13 Tabla Drums Sampled
- Ta , Tin and Tun Articulations performed on Tabla
- Ta is mapped first from(B-2 -F0),Tin is mapped after Ta from(B0- F2),In the last Tun is mapped from (B2 – G4)
- Three Mic Types (Ribbon , Condensor , Dynamic)
- Mic Types On/Off – Unload samples when Mic is at Off Position ( saves more RAM).
- Legato Articulation and Arpeggiator.
- Drum Articulations Ruff , Flam , Roll and Drag .
- Fine Tuning and ADSR control for each drum with “Reset” Option.
- Velocity Curve Control ( Linear Curve will have no change ,Exponential curve will help in playing lower velocities easily and Logarithmic curve will help you to play higher velocities easily
- Mute , Heat , Doubler and wide are available on UI with other effects like compressor , EQ , Phaser and Reverb
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4. Tabla 2.0 (Kontakt) by Sounditron
Tabla 2.0 by Sounditron is a next level tabla samples in kontakt which has numerous capabilities that let’s you create the type of tabla sound you want. The plugin gives you enough room for sample manipulations and let’s you create the sound that you want.
Features:
- Two master NKI instrument banks in open Kontakt format
- 3,703 Stereo Samples
- 3.53 GB installed
- 24 bit / 48 kHz uncompressed PCM wav samples
- 20 Custom Sound-Designed FX and Ambient presets
- Unlocked Kontakt presets and wav samples to allow user customization
- Complete collection of multi-samples and multi-tempo loops
- 20 handcrafted ambiences created from the source content
- Flexible and intuitive multi-layer user interface controls, with LFO, filter, glide, and arpeggiator
- Full FX rack with convolution reverb with custom rooms, halls, chambers & FX environments
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5. All About Tabla by Mango Loops
Looking for Tabla soundpack which can fuel your pop tracks and shines greatly, when used in the mix. Them All About Tabla is the right choice of samples. Sampled and recorded by the people at Mango Loops. It offers a wide range of samples to choose from and provides you with the Tabla sound that you need.
Features:
- 1061 Tabla Loops
- KONTAKT Format
- 70-120 BPM
- 44.1 kHz/24-Bit
- 100% Royalty-Free
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