Loopmasters proudly present Total Percussion. Whether it's pushed, swung, laidback or in the pocket, rhythm is the glue that holds any musical composition together. Total Percussion features infectious grooves and atmospheric percussion ensembles with Intense Tribal Drumming, Orchestral Tom Sequences, Huge Ambient Cadences, Dubbed-Out Beats and more, perfect for any modern producer looking to add inspirational organic rhythm performances to their tracks.

Following the tremendous success of 'Percussionism' Harvey Summers has put together a fresh unique collection of percussion loops and hits broken down into folders of groove ensembles with separate stems for each instrument and numerous variations on each theme making it easy to create ever evolving parts with full mixed and effected versions also available for upmost flexibility.

Expect to find over 3Gb of loops and samples recorded in 24Bit 44.1Khz with tempos ranging from 70 to 150 bpm including folders with titles such as Disturbia, Out Of Africa, Cardboard Beats, Monsters, The Pharaohs Groove, The Enchanted Forest, Dub Shack, Punch Bag, Cinematic Toms, Glassware, Street Boxes and Fields of War plus an exhaustive collection of single hits and multi samples using real percussion instruments and household objects including submerged cymbals and gongs as well as bongos, Cajun, djembe, cowbells, pint glasses, saucepans and more.

In detail you will find 3.33Gb of 24Bit quality samples with 1046 Loops in 16 different groove ensembles, and a whopping 943 Single Hit samples with 1070 Rex2 Files and 50 Soft Sampler Patches ready to play for Kontakt, Halion, Exs24, Nnxt and Sfz formats.

Total Percussion is a unique contemporary sample collection, superbly performed with energy and attitude, meticulously recorded and mixed using stunning vintage gear such as the Sony C37A Valve mics, RCA 77DX and 44BX Ribbon mics, Neve pre amps and mixed on Broadoak Studios' unique Raindirk Series III console from 1978 which formerly belonged to Olympic studios in London where it mixed many classic albums from the likes of David Bowie, Queen and Pink Floyd.

Whether you are looking for inspiration to start a track with or for something special to add unique and organic elements to your track, Total Percussion has it all!

Percussion performed by Sacha Trochet and Harvey Summers.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Harvey Summers at Broadoak Studios.

Edited and compiled by James Hebron for Broadoak Studios.

www.harveysummers.com

www.broadoakstudios.co.uk

Format Options Explained:

• Zip(main) format includes Acidised Wav and Rex2 Loops – all single (non looping) sounds and Sampler Patches for Kontakt, Halion, NNXT, EXS24  soft samplers.
• Apple Loops format includes Apple Loops and Rex2 Loops – all single (non looping) sounds and Sampler Patches for Kontakt, Halion, NNXT, EXS24  soft samplers.
• Ableton Live Ready Pack format includes Pre Warped Wav Loops and Rex2 Loops – all single (non looping) sounds and Sampler Patches for Ableton Sampler. Comes as a self install .Alp File that will import all clips and instruments into your Library. Only for use within Ableton Live Suite 8.2.6+.

• Wav Loop Pack format includes Acidised Wav loop content only see tech specs for more detail.
• One Shots & Sampler Patches format includes all single (non looping) sounds and Sampler Patches for Kontakt, Halion, NNXT, EXS24  soft samplers.

Singomakers are back with absolutely unique and not like anything Slavic Folklore sample pack. For this sound library they recorded a real Slavic Folk Orchestra on professional studio microphones Rode K2 and Neumann U87 with LA2A and Avalon VT737 preamp.

In this pack you will find a lot of Ethnic Flutes, Harmonica, Folk Percussions, Balalaika, Chords, Riffs, Loops, Vocals and many more. Slavic Folklore is suitable for a wide range of tasks from making an original folk soundtrack, to creative injection into Dance tracks. One of our favorite examples of mixing Folk and Dance music is DJ Snake - Magenta Riddim! Check it out

In detail expect to find 1.78 Gb of wav 24 bit samples at 95, 100, 110, 120, 150 BPM including 124 Balalaika Loops (62 Wet, 62 Dry), 87 Chords, Shots, Riffs (Balalaika, Gusli, Harmonica), 207 Drum Loops (44 Ratchet Loops, 45 Sleigh Bells Loops, 87 Tambourine Loops, 15 Woodblock Loops, 16 Extra Perc Loops), 40 Slavic Flute Loops (20 Dry, 20 Wet), 30 Harmonica Loops (15 Dry, 15 Wet), 28 Zhaleyka Loops (14 Dry, 14 Wet), 50 Drum Shots, 56 Gusli Loops (28 Dry, 28 Wet), 22 Kalyuka & Kugikly Loops (11 Dry, 11 Wet), 28 Vocal Loops (12 Dry, 16 Wet).

Don’t forget that all samples are 100% royalty free and you can use these in your own tracks and release on labels, use for commercials, youtube, TV, radio and more!

Check this original demo track and download Slavic Folklore ASAP for refreshing ideas!

It is with great exuberance that we present Hybrid Afro-Indian Percussion. As the title implies, this is no ordinary collection of ethnic percussion, but rather a cohesive set of percussion parts specifically arranged for use in Contemporary, Ambient, Electronica and Cinematic styles of music.

All of the percussion parts were played by the legendary KV Balakrishnan  (AKA KV Balu) to a variety of backing beats at 140bpm and assembled into no fewer than 32 kits (392 loops) featuring instruments such as Djembe, Udu, Kanjira, Tabla, Darbuka, Doumbek, Dholak, Cabasa and Salangai. In addition to the kits there is also Cajon, Udukkai and Tabla (80 loops) on offer. Balu's mastery at creating rhythmic layers not to mention drum tone modulation is second to none and is just one of many outstanding features of this collection.

As an added bonus we have provided no fewer than 119 bonus backing loops as featured in the demos and can be found in kits 1 to 11 and 13, 23 and 28. Most of these are bespoke to the kits however 20 loops were sourced from our "Cinematic Trap and Ambient Electronica" and 12 loops from our "Contemporary Electronica" products produced by Adam Shaw. All the sounds featured in the demo are included in the pack.

Special mention needs to be made of the recording technique used in the creation of the kits. Various parts were captured by recording an instrument in Mono over two takes and then assembling the takes as L-R to form a stereo version. This is a technique used for creating a wide cinematic soundstage and is very effective in certain applications. For traditional spatial arranging using panning all of the percussion parts other than the Ensembles are of course also presented as mono.

Last but not least we have included 286 MIDI Groove Templates derived from selected loops featured in the product. These faithfully capture the timing and groove of the live percussion performances and can be used either as groove templates or for re-assigning notes to trigger a variety of sources from synths to samplers and are in our opinion the cherry on top of this incredibly versatile collection.

Formats include WAV, REX2, APPLE and MIDI for your convenience and maximum flexibility. All loops are 100% royalty free. Please download the free-taster to experience the quality for yourself.

Sample Diggers Present Eastern Strings & Things Vol 2 – an iconic collection of sounds from a mystical and wondrous land, 100% Royalty Free to use in your productions! We bring you 806MB of refined Eastern sounds, to infuse upon your music, adding magic and good vibrations to your productions.

Eastern Strings & Things Vol 2 is a stunning collection of Loops and One Shots, produced on unique instruments which are hybrid in nature, and not commonly found in your average music shop or sample pack! You’ll be transfixed by over 300 Loops and 35 One Hit samples on four authentic Eastern Instruments:

The Sitouki is a hybrid instrument which is halfway between a Sitar and a Bouzouki. It sounds like a sitar but allows for different techniques that are simply not possible on a Sitar. The Sitar is a hugely popular instrument which features in many compositions, these particular loops from the Sitouki will give you the edge.

The SazOud fuses the sound of two Turkish instruments into one; with the nylon fretless Oud and the steel understrung Saz drones. When striking the nylon strings the Saz strings are struck in sympathy by the nylon strings, which creates a extraordinarily unique sound.

The Tampoura is a bass drone instrument and the Swarmandal is a form of Indian harp - both of which were popularised in the 60s primarily through music of The Beatles. The Tampoura features heavily on `Tomorrow Never Knows’ and the Swarmandal is a prime feature in the song `Strawberry Fields Forever’.

Following on from Volume 1, Eastern Strings & Things Vol 2 delivers more eastern promise than you can possibly imagine. At tempos from 80-140BPM this pack is ideal for Hip Hop, Cinematic, house, Techno and Downtempo genres amongst others.

In detail expect to find 806MB with 343 individual 24 Bit WAV files. 308 Loops are included with 18 Percussion Loops, 72 Oud Loops, 134 Sitouki Loops, 62 Swarmandal Loops and 22 Tampoura Loops. 35 One Hits are included with 1 Swarmandal Multi, 1 Tampoura Multi and 17 Instrument Riffs and Arps.

Log in to get your hands on a FREE taster pack, and start discovering these incredible sounds!

Loopmasters present Cèilidh - Celtic Folk Songs a unique selection of ornate sounds to bring a tapestry of melodic tones to your music. Everything contained is 100% Royalty Free for use in your music, certain to unravel and inspire new directions for your tracks!

Cèilidh - Celtic Folk Songs is a collection of Irish and Scottish traditional tunes featuring Violin, Guitar, Tenor Mandola and Mandolin. It comes with over 800MB of recordings, and is delivered as whole pieces divided into individual Loops. Each tune has been selected to compliment modern creative music production, with specific tempo and atmospheres from the Celtic genre - from the Dreamtime of Hector the Hero to the head on attack of Drowsy Maggie, and all stations in between – this Celtic Folk Songs is a time capsule of sound, waiting to be unearthed.

There are 12 completely arranged and instrumented tunes in Cèilidh - Celtic Folk Collection with 156 individual 24 Bit WAV loops, and an equal number of Rex2 Loops to chop up in the mix. The format is based on a traditional 16 bar cycle – with each tune at 2 or 4 time, usually termed `Reels’, with 3, 6 or even 9 time `Jigs’ – which means all the loops will fit multiples of 2 in many interesting ways! Each tune is separated into individual instrument parts, which have been divided into smaller Loops for useful inspiration in other styles.

At tempos from 60-128BPM, Cèilidh - Celtic Folk is ideally suited to Film Scores and television themes, also for those producers looking for an earthy timeless Celtic vibe  ! Each element is also Key-Labelled so you can intertwine the Loops seamlessly in your tracks.

In detail expect to find 809MB of content with 156 individual 24 Bit WAV Loops, including 73 Fiddle Loops, 58 Guitar Loops, 18 Mandola Loops, 2 Banjo Loops, 5 Guitar & Mandolin Loops and 3 bonus Guitar Chords . 156 Rex2 Loops are also included.

Celtic Folk Songs is a flexible selection of timeless sounds that can be used to inspire complete tunes or tasty hooks! Log in to download a free taster pack, and check out the tech specs for more info.

EarthMoments presents Hamsa Vol. 02 - Arabic Percussion - an exploration into the mystical world of Oriental percussion and grooves from distant corners of the Middle East, North Africa, and Arabic musical traditions.

Extolled for its rhythmic complexity and rich diversity, Middle Eastern percussive traditions feature a variety of hand drums that form the mainstay of the practice. Included in the bundle are the Dumbek - a classic ‘goblet’ shaped drum with a deeply resonant sound; the Darbuka - also ‘goblet’ shaped, and said to be a modern variation of the Dumbek; and the Riq - a frame drum with 5 sets of cymbals, usually skinned with goat or fish skin. A journey into the esoteric, these rare loops and samples will add an unmistakably other-worldly touch to any production.

The bundle offers producers a broad spectrum of hypnotic grooves and unusual rhythmic patterns to choose from, traversing a range of traditional styles. These include:

Malfuf: Originating in Egypt and Lebanon, this fast rhythm is often played as an intro for classical orchestral compositions, especially created for a belly dancer’s entrance and exit.

Tsifteteli: This hypnotic rhythm is often used for the sensuous movements of the belly dancer - such as undulations of the torso, floor work, or when the dancer moves with snake like arms. 

Baladi: An urban folk rhythmic style, a derivative of which is the Maqsoum rhythm - the most common rhythm in Arabic belly dance music.

Karachi: Originating in Pakistan, this is a fast rhythm commonly found in modern Egyptian and North African music.

Loopmasters present SKINS – a protean collection of high-end Percussion from the formidably talented NYC based rhythm master Bashiri Johnson. Featuring Sounds and Loops collected from a huge number of Drums and Percussion instruments, Loopmasters deliver 100% Royalty Free sounds ideally suited to productions in Music, Film, TV and media.

SKINS is the brainchild of Bashiri Johnson, Percussionist extraordinaire, who has contributed to a myriad of hit records, films, TV, games and more – with artists including Beyonce, Paul Simon, Barbara Streisand, Michal Jackson, Miles Davis, Mary J Blige, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Queen, Herbie Hancock and so many more! Bashiri has an almost undefinable sense of flow and groove, and an innate desire for absolute excellence.

SKINS features over 650MB of expertly cratered, organic and textured rhythms. Featuring 180 Loops and over 400 One Hit samples, Bashiri creates a rich tapestry of interwoven sounds to ignite your music and allow the groove to flow. Available as Construction Kits, Single Hits, Sampler Patches and Rex2 Loops; at high fidelity 24 Bit, SKINS has all the rhythms you need to make the crowd move and inspire  your next track.

SKINS features a worldly-inspired collection of percussion including Hand Drums, Shakers, Tambourines, Toms, Chimes, Cymbals, Tins, Djembes, Clicks, Bongos, Doumbek, Rattles and more! A total of 34 Construction Kits are included, each with Fully Mixed and component Loops – to combine and intertwine into syncopated grooves and deep rhythmic travels. Each kit is divided into BPMS and will fit seamlessly together in a myriad of combinations.

Over 400 One Hit samples provide a superbly cinematic accompaniment, with the natural and organic sounds captured in high end studios! The additional Rex2 Loops give you the power to trigger the pre-formatted slices to create new sonic experiments. At tempos from 80-170BPM, SKINS has all you need from Hip Hop to House, Breaks to Drum and Bass and so much more.

A word from Bashiri Johnson: “I have been blessed with the opportunity from Loopmasters to share what I love to share, what I love to do, and what I am: Rhythm. The making of SKINS had everything to do with impact, feel, and physical contact.  I hope you will experience SKINS as a tool and a means to create great music. SKINS is intended to be a rhythmic journey, the evolving and unfolding was what made creating SKINS so rewarding for me.  I hope this journey will be the same for you”. 

In detail expect to find 692MB of content with 597 individual 24 Bit WAV files. 180 Loops are included in 34 Construction Kits, each contain a Full Mix and composite parts separately.  417 Percussion one hits are also included, with 184 rex2 Loops and 34 Sampler Patches for NNXT, Halion, Sfz, Kontakt and Exs24.

SKINS is a wide-ranging selection of natural percussive sounds, with a scope to work in a multitude of musical and atmospheric productions. Log in to download a free taster pack, and click on the demos above to hear more!

www.bashirijohnson.com

Rare Tones gives you a huge collection of unique sounds from tribes and cultures around the world.

From mountain temples in Tibet to Amazon Jungles, From African plains to Iberian beaches, this audio treasure chest features a huge selection of rare instrument hits, notes, tones, plucks, shakes, rattles scrapes, twangs, thuds, strings, impacts and much more.

Featuring over 1100 original and unique drum, percussion and instrument one shots from every corner of the globe, plus 84 bonus Loops, Stems and performances showcasing some of the exotic instruments.

For the discerning producer looking for something special to add to their hip hop, tropical, tribal and deep house, chill out and downtempo, avant-garde EDM and cinematic film scores.

Please see the specs for a full content list, below is a selection of some of the instruments used:

Frame drum, Tongue drum, Spring drum (custom), sugo drum, Japanese hand cymbals, Gungroos bells, Tibetan bells, Putipi, singing bowls, Santur, duduk, dulcimer, harp, vintage pianos, flute, french horn, wither, violao, berimbau, pandeiro, qin, marimba, lyra, steel drum, singing bowls, tambin, cimbalom , koto, kayageum, darbuka, cajon, kamay, fretless bass, mbira, hey, lute, kudun drum, udu drum, repinique, sansula, tempura, kalimba

With so many interesting unique one shots, fx and drum sounds, Its flexible and downright usable for anything, with lots of interesting hard to recreate sounds to add that magic touch to your production.

From mysterious rainforest tribes to ancient empires, Rare Tones is a truly world encompassing one shot collection is guaranteed to give you something special to make your production one of a kind.

Organic Loops brings you Frame Drums – a tribal collection of upbeat Percussion sounds from one of the most ancient musical instruments on planet earth! Each sound has been meticulously played, recorded and lovingly processed, giving you access to authentic cinematic sounds 100% royalty free!

The Frame Drum is certainly one of the most ancient musical instruments and could possibly be the first drum ever invented! Organic Loops have stayed faithful to the original sound, as well as customising and augmenting it with modern production processes and methods. Over 250 Loops are included with Acoustic and Processed versions, capturing the rich tones and soft nuances to perfection, with top-spec studio gear. Expect to hear atmospheric sounds like never before!

Also included are 187 hits with Experimental, Cajo, Moroccan Frame, Subs and Rig categories – containing the unique and varied sounds possible from this timeless instrument. 279 Rex2 Loops are included, in addition to 17 sampler patches which come pre-formatted and ready for your favourite software sampler. At tempos between 80-130BPM, Frame Drums from Organic Loops is ideal for Cinematic genres, TV, Media – as well as Hip Hop, Downtempo, Ambient and Chillout Genres.

In detail expect to find 1.09Gb of content with 451 individual 24 bit wav files. 264 Loops are included with 141 Processed Loops, 23 Acoustic Frame & Perc Loops, 26 Acoustic Frame & Soft Beater, 48 Acoustic Frame & War Drum and 26 Acoustic Frame & Tabla Loops. 187 One Hits include 10 Cajo, 47 Experimental, 51 Frame Drums, 20 Moroccan Frame Drums, 26 Processed hits and 15 Sub Basses. 279 Rex2 Loops are included with 17 Software Samplers for NNXT, Halion, Sfz, Kontakt and Exs24. This pack is available in multiple formats, check the  product specs for more details.

Organic Frame Drum delivers a sling shot of sound from an ancient world, brought up to the modern day. Listen to the demos yourself, and if you like what you hear – why not register for free to download a free taster pack?

World Violins: East to West captures the heart and soul of violin from around the globe. Including influences that range from South Asia to the traditional West, this library has been beautifully recorded with both acoustic and electric violins, bringing diversity and clarity to an already impressive set of melodies. 

Consistent recording methods ensure that mixing and matching samples will be as quick and easy as a drag and drop. World Violins also features full formatting in Apple Loops, REX, and Acidized WAV, which allows time stretching and pitch bending across the board, and is usable in virtually every piece of software and hardware available on the market today.

Each audio file has been expertly cut and edited to loop perfectly, and has been recorded in the highest quality 24-bit rate to ensure absolutely top notch results. 

If you work primarily with Apple products, be sure to utilize the extra loop tagging functionality in Garageband and Apple Logic as well as Apple's proprietary time stretching and pitch bending algorithms. 

If you're working inside Protools, Cubase, Fruity Loops, Ableton Live, Sony ACID, or any other DAW on the market, the Acidized WAV files are the perfect fit for time stretching and pitch bending capabilities. The Acidized WAV files can also be used as standard WAV files in almost any music tool in production today. 

Beat-makers and artists who love sampled melodic slices can take advantage of our REX/RMX format that utilizes all the powerful programming found in Stylus RMX and the Dr. Octo REX player in Propellerheads Reason.