Download 1616 pro-quality, royalty-free samples on us!

Each week MusicRadar gives away hundreds of pro-quality, royalty-free samples as part of our ongoing feature SampleRadar.

Here we've compiled a carefully-curated selection of some of our favourites to get you started.

Click to download the best of SampleRadar (476MB)

The best of SampleRadar includes:

  • 367 assorted acoustic drum hits
  • 273 house and disco female vocal samples
  • 200 drum & bass breaks
  • 193 classic drum machine samples
  • 147 bass guitar loops
  • 145 found sound drum hits
  • 99 techno drum hits
  • 81 conga samples
  • 46 dubstep FX loops
  • 45 electro house synth loops
  • 20 vinyl crackle loops

The samples are supplied as 24-bit WAV files so can be imported directly into your DAW of choice. Because they're royalty-free, you're welcome to use them in your music in any way you like - all we ask is that you don't re-distribute them.

All the samples originally appeared on either a Computer Music or Future Music magazine cover disc. Check out their latest issues for many more. In the meantime, head over to SampleRadar to see the full collection, from house and techno to acoustic guitar samples, weird processed effects, hip hop and grime beats and loads, loads more; choose your genre and happy downloading!

Click to download the best of SampleRadar (476MB)

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