Drum Samples

Producing Hard Rock is one hell of a task. Few genres demand every instrument to be as powerful as the next. One of the easiest ways to fall by the waist side when producing heavier styles is whimpy sounding drums. Your tracks deserve so much more than that. Let all kicks boom. Let every snare […]

It might seem simple, but how you get from a verse to a chorus can be crucial. Drum fills are an integral part of a songs transition, so do not skimp! A good transition sets up the next section of the song, with the best transitions adding weight and power. Think of ‘In The Air […]

The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is one of the most critical pieces of equipment in music, spawning, and flowering countless genres. From early 80’s pop classics to modern underground trap, sounds from the TR-808 can be heard across the board. Introduced in 1980 to compete with the more expensive Linn Drum, the affordable TR-808 found […]

It is no secret that the Middle East has been influencing Western music for the past 50 years. Ever since The Beatles’ first trip to India, Western Music has been borrowing from our Eastern Cousins. From the trickle-down effect The Beatles had to the 808 interpolated Bollywood beat in Jay-Z’s Big Pimpin’, arabic drum samples […]

You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge. You may recognize that as the opening line to the N.W.A classic “F*** The Police.”  The drum break that follows is one of the most famous and most used drum breaks in recorded history. Lifted from “Amen, Brother” by The Winstons, the seconds worth […]

Since its launch in 1984, the Roland Rhythm Composes TR-707 has been responsible for the infectious drum grooves and sounds in House and Acid House.   An underrated drum machine and cheap alternative to the TR-909, the TR-707 has the identical hat, crash and clap sounds to the more expensive 909.   The incredible sound, as well […]