SampleRadar: 331 free '90s ambient samples

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The 1990s were a boom time for ambient music, and SampleRadar has got the sounds to take you back there.

Get ready for blissful beats, synth washes, vocals effects and more.

What you need to know

The '90s ambient samples are divided into three folders, each of which contains a range of different sounds.

All the samples are supplied as WAV files so can be imported directly into your DAW or sampler of choice. Because they're royalty-free, you're welcome to use the samples in your music in any way you like - all we ask is that you don't re-distribute them.

The '90s ambient samples are supplied in a zip file, so you'll need to extract them before you can see them. Enjoy!

Example sounds

MiniKit 1 105bpm

Mix01 80bpm

Scape 07

Swimming in space

'90s ambient samples: click to download

'90s ambient samples (349MB)

These samples originally appeared on Future Music magazine's cover DVD. Check out the latest issue for many more.

For more than 50,000 more samples, head to our SampleRadar hub

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