Silence+Other Sounds – Cartago

Ancient drums of the future

Cartago is a Kontakt library based on a vast collection of vintage, modern, and custom-designed cinematic percussion instruments. Created in collaboration with renowned sound designer Stefano Maccarelli, whose notable works include the Ethera series of vocal libraries , Elements , Kepler , and many others, Cartago offers a rich set of carefully crafted sounds organized into two powerful Kontakt instruments.

Cartago features a wide selection of both acoustic and designed percussive instruments, from classic orchestral bass drums, timpani, and snares to custom Roman Timpana and various frame drums. Traditional world instruments are also well represented, including Japanese Taikos, Middle-Eastern darbukas, and West African djembes, alongside rare idiophones like the crotala, tintinnabula, sistrum, and scabellum.

Cartago is structured into two versatile instruments: the Acoustic Percussions Sequencer and the Designed Drums Kit. Both instruments are designed for an intuitive, composer-friendly experience, enabling seamless percussion sequencing and drum design that’s as creative as it is efficient.