It’s just incredible the way this country – and this industry – has come together to help those who were in the path of Hurricane Katrina, the costliest natural disaster in US history. Now Spectrasonics has announced the release of “New Orleans Strut,” a mini drum loop collection to benefit the victims of the storm. The download-only library (requires a broadband connection) features 50 all new, live grooves from seven world-class drummers. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the $25 library will go directly to Habitat for Humanity’s relief effort in rebuilding homes for the victims in New Orleans and Mississippi.
Producer Eric Persing explains the motivation of the project: “Hurricane Katrina devastated the homeland of America’s true original music – this region has given us the Blues, Gospel, Jazz, Funk, and Rock & Roll that have influenced the world for generations. By offering this collection of authentic grooves at an affordable price, our hope is to inspire other musicians creatively and especially to benefit the disaster victims by donating the project to re-building homes in the area.”