SampleRadar: 100 free experimental samples
Don't expect easily digestible rhythms and melodies this week, as our SampleRadar journey is taking a turn for the experimental.
Inspired by the likes of Autechre, Burial and Saturn Never Sleeps, many of these sounds were created using Omnisphere and Absynth.
What you need to know
The samples are split into four folders: Bass, Drones, Drums and Sfx.
All the samples are supplied as 24-bit 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 experimental samples are supplied in a zip file, so you'll need to extract them before you can see them. Enjoy!
Example sounds
Bass 3
Drone 6
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Drum loop 5
SFX
Experimental samples: click to download
These samples originally appeared on Computer Music magazine's cover DVD. Check out the latest issue for many more.
Tutorials
How to make a glitchy beat in Logic 9
How to make vocal stutter effects in your DAW
For more than 50,000 more samples, head to our SampleRadar hub
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