Bollywood Dhol
The ultimate Kontakt virtual dhol library for music producers and composers.
Bollywood Dhol is a deeply sampled percussion library crafted with unmatched detail and authenticity. Recorded at the legendary Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, this collection captures the raw energy and rich textures of the dhol like never before.
Amritsari Dhol
A deep, booming bass and crisp high-end slaps.
Jalandhar Dhol
A rich mid-focused sound balanced with smooth, clear highs.
Patiala Dhol
A bright, cutting Dhol that stands out in any mix
London Dhol
Known for its size and powerful, resonant bass punch.
Kanedda Dhol
Characterized by its warm-
mid-heavy sound
Amdavadi Dhol
A wide-bodied, hand-played dhol delivering tight, balanced low end
Surti Dhol
Hand-played with a natural, open and spacious tone
Dhol Ensemble
The thunderous energy of five dhols played in unison
What the Dhol Sounds Like
Bollywood Dhol was captured at the iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, featuring performances by 5 master dhol players -
Jay Mistry Pisavadia, Raj Kukadia, Jeetesh Gorasia, Vinod Kerai, Kush Mistry from the renowned UK collective Dhol2Dhol. The result: world-class sound with authentic energy and precision.
Recorded at the Legendary
Windmill Lane Recording Studio-Dublin
Intuitive Interface
Bollywood Dhol comes with a sleek, easy-to-use interface designed to give you complete control over your sound.
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Main Page – Shape your tones with a built-in EQ, a powerful Effects section (Drive, Spread & Shape controls), and a dedicated ADSR envelope for precise sound sculpting.
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Mixer Page – Take full control of your recording environment with individual microphone channels, featuring Mute, Solo, Volume Faders, On/Off switches, and a dedicated Reverb section for adding depth and space.
Whether you’re dialing in a punchy solo dhol or crafting a massive ensemble mix, the interface gives you all the tools you need—right at your fingertips.
Listen
Video Walkthrough
Demo
Requirements
Full Retail version of Kontakt 6.8 or later required
Not compatible with the Free Kontakt Player
67039+ samples
6.62 GB of Samples
7 Individual Dhol patches & 1 Ensemble Patch (5 Dhol Players)
Delivered by Download
Minimum: Mac OS X® 10.4 / 10.5, G5 2.0 GHz or Intel Core Duo 2.00 GHz, 4 GB RAM or Windows® XP (32 Bit) or Windows Vista® (32/64 Bit), Pentium® or Athlon XP 2.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM. 4 GB of RAM or more is highly recommended
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Bollywood Dhol
Percussion
Deep. Authentic.
Powerful.Versatile
To achieve true depth and realism, every stroke was meticulously sampled with:
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17 Unique Articulations
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12 Velocity Layers for natural dynamics
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10 Round Robins for lifelike variations
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4 Microphone Techniques including Decca Tree, Mid Mic, Stereo XY, and Close Miking
Whether you’re producing cinematic scores, Bollywood tracks, EDM bangers, or fusion projects, Bollywood Dhol gives you the authentic punch and groove you need.
Bring the heartbeat of India to your music.
