Contemporary Drama Toolkit

Contemporary Drama Toolkit Reviews

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Contemporary Drama Toolkit is a broadcast-ready sound set, expertly curated and produced by award-winning composer Samuel Sim and our team of composers, to help you score to picture without the theory — without compromising on emotion. Across 72 individual instrument patches and 44 combinations, expression is baked into each sound, leaving you to focus on your music instead of software menus. Much like the massively successful British Drama Toolkit, CDT’s sound palette is thoughtfully curated. Originating in a masterful blending of its source material — mellow, chorus tones of a Juno 6, iconic MS–20 textures, vocalisations, and inspiring lead lines performed on guitar, electric cello, and electric violin — all processed via an enviable collection of analog effects, vintage pedals, and Eurorack modules. Everything from whispered textures and bold melodies blossom from the simplest variance in playing, unlocking a world of sound in every patch.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having purchased the other BDtoolboxes, I figured picking this up during a sale would round out the set in terms of style. I expected it to be in a similar vein, but instead discovered it’s truly “contemporary” rather than periodic like BDT. Being a guitar player from the Fripp - Eno era I found myself drawn to the sonic pallet of the guitar, textural & pad patches. The library makes an excellent complement to the Drama TK set.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This library truly surprised me! I bought it somewhat blindly due to a limited-time deal, but once I explored it, I discovered so many rich sounds and inspiring presets. It was a fantastic surprise, and I can’t wait to add more color to my music with it!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sounds a bit dated. Very small interface on a 4K screen with Komplete Kontrol 2.9.6

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I need to dive deeper into it. Right now I don't like it. The interface is confusing and there is a tiny bar on the left of the "wrench" icon that has type so small you can't read it! I hate Kontakt too. I prefer standalone Spitfire plugins. They open and they work! And if there are presets, there's always a drop down showing all of them. When I have to use Kontakt I can't find what I want. I click what looks like an arrow and an empty box appears! (Maybe I need lessons) Usually,I love Spitfire but Drama Tool Kit leaves me cold.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful library for cinematic projects

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perhaps the best VST for creating suspended yet incredibly immersive environments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It became a must-have for me. Love it

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good product however a legato section for the electric violin and electric cello would've been the one thing that would've knocked this library out of the park. If SA reads these reviews, it's worth consideration for a legato patch to be added to this library.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great sounds. Still discovering all the potential

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good overall but having to use through Kontakt sucks. I hate NI and find Kontakt to be ugly unpractical and too expensive. Spitfire proprietary plugin sounds and feels much better

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CDT is such an inspirational Library, so much fun to sit down and just play along with it......could do that for Hours....lay down a chord, waiting whats happening and set an accent with that velocity layers. Love to use it for distinguished Backgrounds.........pure fun and Inspiration. Cheers Gert Felber

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Take your time. This one has a lot of hidden depth.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unique and inspiring sounds for composing TV music quickly and competitively.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

If I am honest, I was disappointed when I downloaded this because it was only after purchasing it that I realised it required the Kontakt player. This is the first product I purchased from Spitfire Audio that has this requirement. I dislike Kontakt because it consumes so much CPU and memory and is a bit of a pain to interact with its reaper (my DAW of choice). I much prefer Spitfire Audios' own plugin. Unfortunately, this product is not supported on that. That aside, the quality of the toolkit is beyond question and it features some truly beautiful high-quality samples. The velocity triggers for some of the layered sounds do require a little patience to perfect, but overall it is a really excellent library.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely great. I loved the velocity changes of each instrument, that was really useful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If I had to sum this library up in a word, that word would be "inspiring." It's a great way to get started on a piece - you can almost pick a sound at random, and it just oils the cogs of creation. Love it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Also part of the summer bundle sale, and has some interesting elements to it.