Afro Percussion is a VST/AU plugin that generates endless, organic Afro‑groove patterns using neural networks trained on recordings by award‑winning percussionist Ben Aylon. It works inside any major DAW, allowing producers to shape, mute, or play the rhythms in real time while retaining royalty‑free ownership of the output.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Music producers often rely on static drum loops or manually programmed patterns, which can sound repetitive and lack the nuanced feel of live Afro‑percussion. Creating authentic, evolving grooves requires time‑consuming recording sessions with skilled drummers, which is costly and not always feasible for independent creators.
Solution
Afro Percussion is a VST3/AU plugin that uses neural networks trained on hours of live performances by award‑winning drummer Ben Aylon to generate endless, organic Afro‑groove patterns. The plugin operates within any major DAW, allowing users to generate new rhythms automatically or play them manually as an instrument. Users can mute or unmute individual drum elements in real time, shaping the groove to match the track’s dynamics. All generated output is royalty‑free, giving producers full rights to use the material in commercial releases without additional licensing. By combining recorded signature kits with AI‑driven pattern generation, the tool provides a realistic, human‑like feel without the need for external recording sessions.
Target Audience
Primary users are music producers, beat makers, and composers who need authentic Afro‑percussion grooves for genres such as hip‑hop, electronic, and world music, as well as sound designers seeking realistic rhythmic textures without hiring live musicians.
Features
- Three signature drum kits recorded by Ben Aylon, offering deep, organic tones
- Neural‑network engine that creates limitless, original Afro‑groove patterns
- Dual functionality as a rhythm generator and a playable instrument
- Real‑time mute/unmute control for individual drum parts to adjust density instantly
- Local processing within the DAW (VST3 and AU formats) for low latency performance
- Royalty‑free output, allowing unrestricted commercial use of all created material