This edition of SampleRadar is very much a covert operation, as we deliver a collection of suspenseful, spy movie-friendly undercover sounds.
Make sure no one follows you to the download link, and expand the zip file within 30 seconds to prevent it from self-destructing.
What you need to know
The undercover samples are divided into five folders: Guitar Chords, Horn Swells (both categorised by key) and Loops n Lines (categorised by tempo).
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 undercover samples are supplied in a zip file, so you'll need to extract them before you can see them. Enjoy!
Example sounds
Gretsch chord
Horn swell
Drum loop 80bpm
Undercover samples: click to download
These samples originally appeared on Computer Music magazine's cover DVD. Check out the latest issue for many more.
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