Not only; it is available also in other drum kits.
Anyway, I agree with you that it could be easier just to sample it and use it as wav in T2, even if, as you say, could it be not so easy to loop it well.

@rikkisbears:
Of course Yamaha gm/xg sound sets include the applause, but I think that Rolandfan's friend needs exactly that kind of applause called "Small Club" in Roland instruments.