Authentic Oriental Rhythms. Drag. Drop. Create.
Oriental Drummer
2,000+ MIDI Patterns. 150+ Styles. No Loops — Intro Offer: $99.
Oriental Drummer is a powerful MIDI Groove Drum Machine built for creating authentic Arabic, Anatolian, Balkan, Greek, Khaliji, Persian, and Modern rhythms—fast.
Instead of searching through loops or building percussion parts from scratch, you get 150+ fully arranged rhythm styles and 2,000+ drag-and-drop MIDI patterns ready to use in your DAW.
Every style includes 3 intros, 4 variations, 4 fills, a break, and an ending, giving you everything you need to build complete, evolving drum arrangements from start to finish.
Each musical tradition features its own dedicated drum kits, authentic percussion samples, and region-specific grooves, so you can quickly find the right feel for your track—whether you're producing songs, beats, film scores, cues, or modern hybrid productions.
Because everything is MIDI, you're never locked into a loop. Drag patterns directly into your DAW, change the notes, edit the groove, adjust the performance, and make every rhythm your own.
Then shape the sound inside Oriental Drummer with built-in mixing controls and multi-output routing, giving you full control over your drums in the mix.
Authentic rhythms. Flexible MIDI. Complete creative control.
Authentic Kits & Styles
Explore authentic kits with over 150 fully arranged styles inspired by Arabic, Anatolian, Khaliji, Greek, Persian and Modern rhythms
Hear Oriental Drummer in Action
Get 70 Free Loops
Explore 14 authentic rhythm styles with 5 ready-to-use WAV loops from each style.
Massive Style Library
Browse over 150 fully arranged styles spanning Arabic, Anatolian, Balkan, Greek, Khaliji, Persian, and Modern Production genres, giving you a wide range of authentic regional rhythms and contemporary grooves to build from. Each kit features authentic drum sounds designed to capture the character and feel of the styles it includes.
Each style includes 3 intros, 4 variations, 4 fills, a break, and an ending, making it easy to create complete, dynamic drum arrangements with natural transitions and realistic performance movement without starting from scratch.
Drag & Drop MIDI Files
Access over 2,000 MIDI files and drag them directly into your DAW for complete editing and arrangement flexibility. Each pattern can be used as-is or customized to fit your track, giving you full control over the groove, timing, velocity, and song structure.
Quickly build complete arrangements, customize grooves, edit note data, and combine patterns to create drum performances that perfectly fit your production. You can also sync the built-in player with your DAW’s tempo and transport, making it easy to audition patterns in time with your session before dragging them into your project.
Deep Editing Control
Take full control of your sound with powerful editing tools built directly into Oriental Drummer. Whether you want to make quick adjustments or deeply customize your kit, the plugin gives you the flexibility to shape each performance to fit your production.
Tune individual drums, adjust sample levels, change panning, and assign sounds to customizable groups for more organized editing and mixing. Each group can be shaped with dedicated EQ, envelope, reverb send, level and output routing controls, giving you detailed control over the tone, feel, and mix of every rhythm.
Multi-Output Flexibility
Route up to 16 customizable groups to separate outputs in your DAW for advanced mixing and processing. With supported DAWs - VST3, AU, and AAX multi-output routing lets you send individual groups such as kick, snare, hi-hat, toms, cymbals, and percussion to their own channels for more detailed control.
Apply third-party plugins, create custom effect chains, automate individual elements, and mix each section of your performance with complete professional flexibility. This makes it easy to treat each drum group independently, balance your arrangement with precision, and shape the final sound using your favorite DAW mixing tools.
Oriental Drummer Kits & Styles
Anatolian Kit
Capture the rich rhythmic traditions of Turkey and Anatolia with a versatile collection of authentic percussion kits and styles.
Explore energetic 9/8 grooves, Halay, Oryantal, and Sebare rhythms, alongside expressive Çiftetelli, Türkü, and İlahi patterns.
From traditional folk performances to modern pop and dance productions, these kits provide the sounds and grooves needed to create authentic Anatolian-inspired tracks.
Arabic Kit
Explore the rich world of Arabic percussion with a comprehensive collection of authentic kits and traditional rhythms.
Featuring essential styles such as Maksoum, Baladi, Saidi, Wehda, Masmudi, and Ayoub, along with regional grooves like Laff, Shiftitelli, Soudasi, and Sumaai, these kits deliver the distinctive feel and energy of Arabic music.
Perfect for traditional arrangements, contemporary Arabic pop, film scoring, and cross-cultural productions, they provide an authentic rhythmic foundation for any project.
Balkan Kit
Capture the vibrant energy and rich rhythmic traditions of Southeastern Europe with a diverse collection of authentic Balkan styles.
Explore dynamic Hora, Tallava, Thracian, and Ziki rhythms, along with modern Balkan Pop grooves and regional dance patterns.
From traditional folk celebrations to contemporary pop, dance, and fusion productions, these kits deliver the distinctive rhythms, accents, and driving feel that make Balkan music so unique.
Greek Kit
Experience the timeless rhythms of Greece with a collection of authentic styles inspired by traditional and modern Greek music.
Featuring beloved rhythms such as Tsifteteli, Zeibekiko, Hasapiko, Syrto, Tsamika, and Aptaliko, alongside contemporary grooves and fusion styles, these kits capture the character and emotion of Greek musical traditions.
Perfect for folk, pop, dance, and Mediterranean-inspired productions, they provide an authentic rhythmic foundation with unmistakable Greek flavor.
Khaliji Kit
Explore the diverse rhythms of the Arabian Gulf and North Africa with a collection of authentic Khaliji-inspired percussion styles.
Featuring traditional grooves such as Emirati, Khabeiti, Hewa, Janoubi, and Alegi, alongside regional favorites like Moroccan Chaabi, Rai, Wahrani, Bandari, and Chobi, these kits deliver the distinctive pulse and character of the region.
Ideal for Khaliji pop, folk, contemporary Arabic productions, and cross-cultural fusion projects, they provide a rich and authentic rhythmic foundation.
Persian Kit
Discover the rich rhythmic traditions of Iran and neighboring regions with a collection of authentic Persian percussion styles.
Featuring a wide range of 6/8 grooves, along with traditional rhythms such as Bandari, Kordi, Azari, Bastaki, and Afghani, these kits capture the expressive energy and character of Persian music.
Perfect for traditional, pop, folk, and contemporary productions, they provide an authentic rhythmic foundation inspired by the sounds of the region.
Producer Kit
Blend traditional percussion with modern production using a versatile collection of contemporary grooves and styles.
Featuring Hip Hop, Trap, House, Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggaeton, Rock, and modern groove patterns, these kits are designed for today's producers.
Whether you're creating commercial tracks, film music, lo-fi beats, or genre-blending productions, they provide inspiring rhythms that fit seamlessly into modern workflows.
Explore the Features
Player View
Styles Section
Browse the available styles for each kit, with the original tempo listed next to each style name
Patterns Section
View the 13 patterns included in each style with 3 intros, 4 variations, 4 fills, a break, and an ending
Transport Section
Control pattern playback inside the plugin, sync playback and tempo with your DAW, and move through the MIDI pattern using the playhead
Transport Button
Syncs the plugin playback with your DAW’s transport so the selected MIDI pattern plays when you press play in your DAW
Tempo Button
Syncs the MIDI player to your DAW’s tempo so patterns follow the BPM of your current session
Play Button
Plays the selected MIDI pattern directly inside the plugin for quick auditioning
MIDI Visualizer
Displays the contents of the selected MIDI pattern, allowing you to see the rhythm and playback position as the pattern plays
Kit View
Sample Section
Displays the selected sample’s waveform and lets you adjust its volume, pan, tuning, mute, solo, lock state, and group assignment.
Group Section
Lets you shape and mix each of the 16 groups with EQ, envelope, reverb send, filtering, level control, solo, mute, gate, choke, and output routing
Master
Controls the overall output level of the kit and lets you shape the internal reverb with size, damping, high-pass, and low-pass filter settings
Group Assignment
Each sample can be assigned to one of 16 groups, allowing you to organize, edit, mix, and route related sounds together
Sample Solo, Mute, and Lock
Solo isolates the selected sample, Mute silences it, and Lock keeps the display fixed on the selected sample so you can continue editing it while MIDI playback triggers other sounds.
Group Parametric EQ
Shape the selected group with adjustable EQ bands, view the signal with the spectrum analyzer, and right-click for additional options
Group Output
Assign the selected group to one of 16 available outputs for separate mixing and routing inside your DAW
Group Solo, Mute, Gate and Choke
olo isolates the selected group, Mute silences it, Gate ties sample playback to the length of the MIDI note, and Choke stops the previous sample when a new MIDI note in the group is triggered.
Sample Volume, Pan, and Tune
Use these knobs to adjust the selected sample’s level, stereo position, and pitch
Attack, Decay, and Level
Adjust the group envelope with the Attack and Decay controls, then use the Output level to change the overall volume of the group
Reverb Send
Adjust the amount of signal sent to the reverb and filter the frequency range before it reaches the reverb effect; reverb is only applied to outputs 1-2
Master Reverb
Adjust the overall reverb size and decay, then use the filters to shape the reverb signal and control its low and high frequency range.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the system requirements?
System Requirements
macOS
macOS 10.15 or later
Intel or Apple Silicon processor
4 GB RAM minimum
Windows
Windows 10 or later
64-bit processor
4 GB RAM minimum
Plugin Formats
VST3
AU
Supported Use
Works inside major DAWs that support VST3 or AU plugins
Additional Requirements
Internet connection required for download and activation
200MB disk space for installation and included content
Which platforms and DAWs are supported?
Our plugin is available for macOS and Windows and works in major DAWs that support VST3, AU or AAX plugin formats, including Logic Pro, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Pro Tools, Reaper, and more.
Are the sounds and MIDI phrases royalty-free?
Yes. The included sounds and MIDI phrases are royalty-free for use in your own music productions, including commercial releases.
You may use them in songs, beats, film scores, videos, and other original projects without paying any additional royalties. However, you may not resell, redistribute, or repackage the sounds or MIDI files as standalone content or as part of another sample pack/library.
How many computers can I activate my license on?
You can activate your license on up to 3 computers at the same time.
If you need to move your license to a new computer, you can deactivate it from one device and activate it on another.
Is this a plugin or a sample library?
This is a plugin instrument, not just a sample library.
It runs directly inside your DAW as a VST3, AU, or AAX plugin and includes its own interface, sounds, controls, and MIDI phrases. No additional sampler or Kontakt installation is required.
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the digital nature of the product and the included MIDI content, all sales are final and we do not offer refunds.
Please review the product details, system requirements, and compatibility information before purchasing. If you have any questions before buying, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
Moorgoolean (verified owner) –
I was amazed by the number of variations and the simplicity of the instrument (it also don’t take much space on your pc and loads quickly). I was especially pleased to find rhythms from my home country, Azerbaijan. A true rarity and a hidden gem, looking forward to add-ons).
Sazan (verified owner) –
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Excellent quality and very realistic sounding drums. The rhythms fit Balkan and Albanian music very well, and the samples are clean and professional. I would love to see more expansion packs in the future, especially with traditional Albanian tupana. Highly recommended!
Stoyan Ivanov (verified owner) –
Hello from Bulgaria! I was very impressed with the plugin. I really like all the presets and how everything is complex, but very well organized. I tried it on FL Studio and Studio One and my impressions are that it runs extremely well and smoothly. There is full control over each midi and variations can be made with different kits that one cannot usually imagine. I am very satisfied 10/10
paytrice (verified owner) –
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andidhoska15 (verified owner) –
Is one of the best virtual percussion plugins I’ve used. The quality of the samples is exceptional, and the rhythms sound incredibly authentic and natural. The huge collection of Arabic, Balkan, Greek, Persian, and Anatolian grooves makes it perfect for both traditional and modern productions.
What really stands out is the drag-and-drop MIDI workflow.
The plugin runs smoothly, loads quickly, and integrates perfectly with my DAW. Whether you’re producing pop, Afro House, Oriental House, film music, or traditional ethnic tracks, Oriental Drummer delivers professional results with minimal effort.
Highly recommended for any producer looking for authentic oriental percussion. An outstanding plugin and definitely worth 5 stars!
Rick Tell (verified owner) –
This is EXACTLY s what I was looking for! It works flawlessly with Cubase and very intuitive and easy to use. The sounds are excellent and the different ethnic choices make this very flexible and fun to program. I highly recommend this to all composers looking for middle eastern beats.
Mike Wafer (verified owner) –
Within 5 minutes of installing Oriental Drummer, I knew it was exactly what I have been searching for. For context: I mostly play surf, punk and post-punk music – with a love for Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Balkan rhythms, scales and styles. I use Reaper as my primary DAW and Addictive Drums as my primary drum plugin. Additionally, I use live percussion loops from Yurt and other sources. Oriental Drummer is now my primary weapon for all percussion tracks and Oriental kits. The kits sound amazing, the beats and fills are amazing, and it instantly inspired me to make music. The interface is super user-friendly, the channels can be routed easily to DAW tracks, and because it is MIDI I can easily tweak beats to suit the music I am working on. Honestly, this is one of the best virtual instruments I have ever owned, and it is well worth the price. Thanks to the Atlas Sounds team who built it… it’s obvious how much love and hard work has gone into making Oriental Drummer.
Mike
Julien GRATECAP (verified owner) –
Very fine implementation of sound integration. Very good virtual VST apparatus. I most like your Synth multi-sounding. Influence of root source is a best. Thank you!