Streets of South India Bundle

Three Exotic Street Percussion Packs from South India

Street Kits introduces a new category within Sonic Atlas, focused on playable street percussion ensembles recorded at the highest studio quality and designed specifically for use in modern music productions.

Rather than traditional loop-based packs, these kits are built as playable instruments, allowing producers and composers to perform loops and one-shots, shape, and control large rhythm sections directly inside their DAW.

Playable Instrument Kit Expansions for Sonic Atlas

Included are: 

Chenda Melam Kit - High-energy ceremonial percussion ensemble

The Singari Chenda Melam kit captures a fast, high-energy ceremonial percussion tradition from South India. Defined by bright, cutting tones, sharp transients, and tightly interlocked group playing, these instruments are traditionally performed for festivals, delivering powerful rhythmic energy that cuts through mixes.

• Performed by 16 high-energy musicians
• 1,965 samples with velocity layers & round robins
• Playable solo, duo & full group patches
• Includes grooves, fills & performance-ready Patches

Thavil Kit - Traditional South Indian Percussion Ensemble

The Thavil Kit captures a traditional South Indian percussion ensemble, central to temple rituals and classical performances. Known for its deep, resonant low-end, sharp rhythmic accents, and commanding tonal presence, Thavil provides a powerful rhythmic foundation that anchors ensembles with clarity and authority.

• Performed by 10 traditional percussionists
• 1,623 samples with velocity layers & round robins
• Playable One-Shot Patches
• Includes Loops, fills & Triplet Grooves

Thambolam Kit - Raw Street Percussion Ensemble

The Thambolam Kit captures a large-scale South Indian street percussion ensemble, traditionally performed during processions and public celebrations. Characterized by powerful low-end hits, rolling rhythmic patterns, and collective ensemble impact, Thambolam delivers raw street energy built around movement, scale, and momentum.

• Performed by 18 street percussionists
• 1,227 samples with velocity layers & round robins
• Playable solo, duo & full group patches
• Includes grooves, fills & performance-ready Patches

Built for Modern Production

The Streets of South India rhythm kits are designed to integrate seamlessly into professional workflows and feature:

• Highest-quality studio recordings
• Multi-velocity layers and round robins
• Multiple microphone positions (Close & Ambient)
• Solo, duo, and full group samples and loops
• Performance kits combining loops and one-shots

Together, these elements allow users to recreate the feel and movement of live street ensembles while maintaining full creative control.

This product requires a registered version of Sonic Atlas.

Mac

• macOS 10.13 or higher

Windows:

• Windows 10 or higher
• 64 bit