japanese Shamisen and Vocals with Sumie Kaneko

Shamisen & Vocal Expressions
Traditional roots, modern edge.

Following the success of her acclaimed koto pack, Sumie Kaneko returns with a deeply expressive collection of Japanese shamisen sounds, paired with a broad range of authentic vocal performances. Known for blending tradition with experimentation, Sumie brings her unique artistry to this rich sample collection.

Having begun her shamisen journey at the age of 18, Kaneko taps into the deep cultural heritage of the instrument—often performed alongside the koto in classical Japanese music. For this pack, she tuned the shamisen in Honchoshi, a traditional Japanese scale, and crafted original melodic patterns, further improvising with jazz-influenced grooves and modern rhythmic flair.

Whether you’re scoring a cinematic piece or layering unique textures into a beat, these samples provide an evocative blend of tradition and innovation.

 Pack Contents:

• 224 Melodic & Rhythmic Loops (Shamisen & Vocal)

• 55 One-Shots (Plucks, Phrases, Textures)

• Tuned in Honchoshi (Traditional Japanese Scale)

• Jazz & Groove-inspired Rhythmic Variations

• 100% Royalty-Free

• 44.1kHz / 24-bit WAV