Checked September 2026
Native Instruments
Native Instruments Abbey Road 80s Drummer review
Drums
80s drum instrument from new wave to big-budget metal, recorded at Abbey Road. Best for 1980s new wave, metal and punk drums. Price: $99 one-time.
Key features
- Yamaha 9000 and Slingerland Magnum kits
- 40,000+ samples, up to 27 velocity layers
- 1,000 MIDI grooves across five genres
- Convolution reverb with 30 IRs
- Tightness and swing controls
- E-drum mapping templates
Pros
- Wide 80s style coverage
- Runs in free Kontakt Player
Cons
- Requires Kontakt Player or Kontakt
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Sources: www.native-instruments.com