You already have DRUMS.

It’s bold. It’s thunderous. It’s the sound of a hundred trailers. DRUMS gives your music gravity, that unmistakable, larger-than-life feel that defines modern orchestral plugins.

But it’s only half the picture. For rhythm that feels alive, dynamic, and cinematic, you need motion. You need clarity. You need PERRCS, Hans Zimmer’s latest percussion plugin in the Symphonic Elements series.

At first glance, it might seem like these two are playing in the same space. But listen closer, and you’ll notice they’re actually doing completely different jobs. DRUMS gives you weight. PERRCS gives you movement. And together, they form a rhythm section that feels like a real ensemble, tight, expressive, and dynamic from start to finish.

Here’s why this duo is a must-have for composers building cinematic rhythm sections that belong on the scoring stage

How These Two Orchestral Plugins Work Together

Both DRUMS and PERRCS are built from Hans Zimmer’s personal library, recorded at Remote Control Studios using the exact same sonic approach. That means they blend seamlessly in the mix. They speak the same language. But their personalities are totally different.

DRUMS focuses on low and mid-range power: bass drums, toms, snares, and timpani, the kind of elements that hold down your entire cue.

PERRCS brings a completely different energy: shakers, sticks, rimshots, tambourines, furrocos, rotos, and more. These are the sounds that live in the upper frequencies, the ones that define pace and clarity.

If DRUMS is the impact, PERRCS is the pulse.

The Result? Effortless Clarity

By keeping your low and high percussion separate, and purpose-built, you get more control over your mix without more effort.

You can:

Use PERRCS to drive a cue forward without adding more hits
Keep DRUMS powerful and focused without it getting muddy
Shape transitions and builds with clarity and precision
Add motion that feels natural, not repetitive or mechanical

It’s all about clarity and cohesion. Two tools, one goal: rhythm that supports your scene without getting in the way.

Orchestral Plugins Beyond Film Scoring

Yes, both DRUMS and PERRCS were born in the world of scoring. But they’ve already proven themselves in pop, hip hop, electronic music, and more.

PERRCS isn’t just another percussion plugin, it’s a purpose-built instrument crafted for cinematic nuance. It shines wherever you need energy, sparkle, and subtle movement. It’s just as comfortable under a pop chorus as it is in a dramatic trailer cue. Pair it with DRUMS, and you get rhythm that’s grounded, exciting, and ready for anything.

Final Thoughts: Why You Need Both DRUMS and PERRCS

If DRUMS is your orchestra’s thunder, PERRCS is the pulse behind it. One gives you drama. The other gives you momentum.

Together, they give you rhythm that sounds like it came straight off a scoring stage, full of character, motion, and life.

Still wondering if you need both orchestral plugins in your setup? Load PERRCS and DRUMS, press play, and let the difference speak for itself. The combination delivers one of the most complete and expressive rhythm sections available, straight from Hans Zimmer’s world to your DAW.