MusicRadar Verdict
This package is worth investigating if you're into the harder mid-tempo styles of dance.
Pros
- +
Tons of samples.
Cons
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Too much emphasis on mid-tempos.
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Ecstatic Grooves is a collection of drum loops and single hits for mid-tempo 4/4 dance music.
Although to us the word 'groove' conjures up thoughts of funky bass licks and keyboard parts, you won't find any melodic samples here - it's all drum beats.
Thankfully the quality level is generally high, and the 1650 loops certainly have plenty of punch to them.
The emphasis is on strident euro-style beats, but if you're after something a little more subtle, the inclusion of 550 single-hit drum samples is a definite bonus.
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