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Music Radar is offering 275 free retro drum machine samples

Need some ’80s drum loops to spice up that lo-fi electro track? Head right this way. The kind people over at popular gear website Music Radar are offering a free download of over 275 retro drum machine samples.

In particular, the package features some lesser-known units, so it’s perfect for those wanting to dive into the niche end of things.

music radar free drum machine samples

Music Radar is kindly offering a goldmine of 275 free retro drum machine samples, perfect for your next electronic project.

The sample pack contains clips from legendary analogue units, such as the Soundmaster SR-88 drum machine, the Pearl SY1 Syncussion drum synth, and the drum section of the toy-like Casio MT40 synthesiser, which has enjoyed a bit of a revival over recent years. The Soundmaster SR-88 was one of the first digitally programmable drum machines.

The generous package was originally featured on Computer Music’s DVD cover and has both a folder of hits and a folder of loops. The pack’s rhythm styles range from early techno to old-school hip-hop. The pack includes processed and unprocessed samples and each audio clip is a royalty-free WAV, ready to slot into your DAW or sampler.

Head over to Music Radar for the free download.

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