Preferred Sample Libraries

My original intention had been to ask ya’ll if you had any suggestions on good sample libraries of finding “exotic” instruments. But then I thought it might be a good idea to round up everyone’s favorites libraries spanning all things.

I’m new to using samples. I’ve had ableton awhile but hated working on it, hence the AR.

“Exotic”:

  • couldn’t find anything thus far. I’ve read people suggest Silk VST from East West?

DrumMachines:

  • Goldbaby seems the favorite around here

Acoustic:

  • I’ve only used DrumDrops and they’re good enough for now.

Other:

  • those Multiman Sample Waves are interesting

Open for your proffessional, sample-based music making suggestions! THANKS!

PS if this had already been done maybe in the OT forum, I apologize. I tried searching but to no avail. If you have the link id greatly appreciate your posting it.

sample magic, wave alchemy & goldbaby.
done. :+1:

Single cycle waveforms works great on the Analog Rytm.

A good resource is Adventure Kid Waveforms

And here’s the same waveforms all tuned to C by tsv

If you want singlecycles, get the Architechtural waveforms sample library. Very comprehensive!

Obviously I am going to say my own company! www.BiomeDigital.co.uk.

Although we are just getting going, we are selling on quite a few shops now and more added every month.

I have just released a new pack made with the Rytm. Working on another sample pack made on the Rytm right now and will be releasing a collection of analogue synth & bass one shots to use with the Rytm. :slight_smile:

Hope you don’t mind me saying.

Ah, that seems interesting. Not only for the Analog Rytm but also the gly versions for NI Absynth. Thanks!

You only listed drum samples, so I will as well.

I’m an electronic music sound designer. Here are some of my recent and favorite drum sample packs I’ve released:

Exotic:

Futuristic Percussion
http://www.loopmasters.com/genres/36-Percussion/products/3036-Futuristic-Percussion

OP-1 Drum Shots
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/op-1-drum-shots/6854

OP-1 Tech Tops
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/op-1-future-tech-tops/7613

Digi Drums
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/digi-drums/8178

Dub Shots
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/dub-shots/8116

Synthetic Drums: Nord Series (Fun/Unique sounds from Nord Drum)
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/synthetic-drums-nord-series/7204

Modern Dance Music:

Hits & Kits 1
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/edm-hits-and-kits/7285

Hits & Kits 2
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/edm-hits-and-kits-2/8666

Essential EDM Kicks
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/essential-edm-kicks/7870

Mainroom Drums (focused on MIDI, but includes drum hits):

Big Techno Elements (has lots of stuff, but the drums are worth a look):
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/big-techno-elements/7882

+ Claps & Snares pack coming soon that I will add to the list when it’s released.

Analog:

Analog Drums
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/analog-drums-vol-1/7047

SH-101 (megapack with everything including some good drums)
http://sounds.beatport.com/pack/sh-101/7697

+ Huge analog drums pack coming out on Sample Magic soon… will update when it’s out

I’m probably forgetting a lot of the packs that contain multiple things, but that should be enough for everyone to find something they like and most of them are focused on drums.

Enjoy! And good thread idea!

the Loops that come with Garageband on iOS :joy:

These are all awesome. For world instruments I was able via internet to access Garritan World Instruments which is pretty nice.

Thanks everyone for their suggestions. It’ll be fun scrummaging through these.