Built around Simen Sandnes’ personal kit and engineered by Jakob Herrmann at Top Floor Studios, Progressive Prodigy delivers the energy and realism of modern progressive drumming in a virtual instrument. From mix-ready presets to complete control of every detail, it adapts to your workflow so you can create without compromise.
Progressive Prodigy offers both mix-ready results and the flexibility to craft your own sound. From start to finish, it’s designed to support your entire creative process.
World of Mix-Ready Sounds
Progressive Prodigy’s main mixer is where the instrument opens up. Over 70 curated presets from top musicians and producers give you instant access to a wide spectrum of tones — from clean and dynamic to aggressive and atmospheric. Start with a preset that inspires you, then use the open mix architecture to shape it into something entirely your own. What begins as a ready-to-go mix can evolve into your personal sound.
Layer with One-Shots
Progressive Prodigy makes working with one-shots simple and creative. Drag and drop your own kick, snare, or tom samples directly into the instrument. Each one-shot can be shaped and routed however you need, so whether you’re reinforcing a mix or experimenting with new textures, the process feels natural and seamless.
Shape Your Sound
The Envelopes page gives you precise control over the feel of every hit. Shape the sustain and punch of the kit — from tight and snappy to big and open — with simple Attack, Hold, and Release adjustments. The same controls apply to your custom one-shots, so every sound, whether built-in or loaded, can sit naturally in your mix.
200+ Grooves and Fills
The built-in Groove Player is designed to keep your ideas moving. With over 200 grooves and fills performed by Simen, you can browse, preview, and drag patterns directly into your DAW. It’s an easy way to spark inspiration, sketch out arrangements, or build complete drum parts without ever breaking your creative flow.
The Player
At the heart of Progressive Prodigy is Simen Sandnes’ unique style — fluid, energetic, and full of personality. Every strike was carefully captured to carry the character of his playing, giving the library a natural feel that goes beyond samples. His dynamic touch and raw energy are baked into the instrument, so when you write with it, the drums respond with the same life and authenticity he brings to the kit.
The Studio
Simen teamed up with producer Jakob Herrmann at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden, during one of their many sessions together. Recorded in the studio’s renowned live room through Jakob’s world-class signal chain, the sessions captured the depth and character of the kit exactly as it was meant to be heard. It’s a sound that reflects Simen’s vision — organic, natural, and ready to sit at the heart of your music.
Explore Progressive Prodigy
- Signature drum library built on Simen Sandnes’ personal kit
- Engineered at Top Floor Studios by Jakob Herrmann (Evergrey, Devin Townsend, Vildhjarta, Vola)
- Open mix architecture with full control inside the instrument
- 70+ mix presets from a wide range of artists and producers
- Load you own one-shots with flexible A/B stacking
- 200+ grooves and fills for fast, dynamic writing
- E-kit ready with a new hi-hat calibration system
- Wide dynamic range – from modern progressive rock to metal, djent, fusion, and beyond
- Includes kick and snare one-shots for select mix presets
- Fully NKS integrated
