FAR EAST R&B by SION HORIKAWA includes raw performance recorded data of drum, bass, synth and guitar. This is a straightforward R&B pack with Moog synthesizers and guitar/bass.  Performed by SION’s father Mario Horikawa who is also a professional studio musician.

Sion has released RAIZIN METAL DRUMS which is a sound pack filled with raging drum patterns, his talent does not stop there.

There is a large amount of synth loop data, in particular, allowing you to incorporate the most popular R&B styles in Japan.

SION's own vocals are also included in DRY/WET, with their characteristic R&B rhythm and voice.

SION is the drummer of the next generation, while still being 23 years old, already he has played drums for various Major Artist here in Japan. A great example will be THE RAMPAGE from EXLIE tribe which is a TOP CHART artist in Japan, and SION also appears on BENNIE K, a top chart female singer’s recordings. 

Recording Environment

• Moog Synth
• Fender Jazz and Precision Bass
• Drum Booth YAMAHA Avitecs Cefine II Dr-35

Drums

• DW 45th Anniversary

Features

Configuration Bass Drum(s): 22 x 18 in. Tom(s): 10 x 8, 12 x 9 in. Floor Tom(s): 14 x 12, 16 x 14 in. Snare: 14 x 6-1/2 in. Total Pieces: 6

Shell: Norwegian Spruce (from the Fiemme Valley in Northern Italy) Finish: European Sycamore (from Croatia) with Natural-to-Candy Black Burst Lacquer

Recording Microphones

• 1. SHURE BETA 91A / Kick
• 2. SHURE BETA 181/S / Snare
• 3. SHURE BETA 56A / Tom 1
• 4. SHURE BETA 56A / Tom 2
• 5. SHURE BETA 52A / Fl. Tom 1
• 6. SHURE BETA 52A / Fl. Tom 2
• 7. NEUMANN U87 Ai with shock mount EA87 / O.H. L.
• 8. NEUMANN U87 Ai with shock mount EA87 / O.H. R.
• 9. SHURE BETA 58A / Hi.Hat
• 10. SHURE BETA 58A / Ride

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