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Samplephonics has released VCS3: Uncooperative Sequences, a sample library by Paul Rez.

Paul Rez (Analogue Witchcraft, Voodooteque) returns with another pack of genre bending, ear tingling samples, this time incorporating analogue synth loops from the mighty EMS VCS3.

This devious synth truly has a mind of it’s own, but after a lot of kicking and screaming and wrestling in to place, it can deliver some rather exceptional loops and industrial sounds.

VCS3 Uncooperative Sequences features

• 228 4 Bar Synth Loops.
• 700MB (24 Bit Wav).
• Organised into folders ‘Attack Button Melodies’, ‘Hertz Locker’, ‘How Deep Is Your Envelope’, ‘The Analogue Haka’ and ‘Trapezoid Two-step.’

The sample library costs £34.70 GBP.

More information: Samplephonics

The Drum Broker has launched International Breaks 303, a collection of 101 breaks.

Enter the follow up to the wildly popular, International Breaks 101 & International Breaks 202 – Rare Breaks from around the globe.

Our dedicated digging team has scoured the planet once again to bring you yet another DOPE rare break kit from around the planet.

Ready to chop, loop, and layer, International Breaks 303 features 101 NEW breaks from from the late 60′s to early 80′s. Our team assembled a comprehensive break beat kit with ultra rare gems from Russia, China, Thailand, India, Korea, Japan, Bulgaria, Turkey, France, Holland, Italy, Poland, UK, and Brazil.If you are looking for more variety than your typical over sampled Soul Breaks, then this kit is is perfect for your production arsenal.

The sample pack costs $24.99 USD.

More information: Drum Broker / International Breaks 303

Attack Magazine has announced the release of a free sample pack by Goldbaby.

We’re very excited to present an exclusive free sample pack from one of our favourite sample companies. Goldbaby is one of the world leaders when it comes to one-shots. The Tape 808, Tape 909 and SuperAnalog808 packs are some of the finest tributes to Roland’s classics you’ll find anywhere.

But there’s more to Goldbaby than just drum hits. The company also offers a broad range of loops, all produced to the same high standards as the individual hits.

In this bumper 60MB pack you’ll find a selection of nearly 200 one-shot WAVs and REX loops taken from the Tape Drum Machines and Urban Cookbook series. It’s a must-have for producers of absolutely any style of music.

The pack is a free download to registered Attack members (registration is free).

More information: Attack Magazine

Equinox Sounds has announced the release of Latin MIDI Kits Vol 1, a collection of 5 Construction Kits in MIDI format for creating a wide variety of Latin music such as Salsa, Merengue, Afro Cuban and Mambo.

This pack features a nice selection of piano montunos, bass loops, drums, percussion and fills all based on the “son clave” concept. As a bonus, this pack also includes 12 extra MIDI drum fills.

You’ll get MIDI loops and phrases containing piano montunos, bass loops, drums, percussion and fills all based on the “son clave” concept.

As these Construction Kits are supplied in MIDI format, they will provide you with as much flexibility as possible. You can edit and transpose them, assign any sound you want and get your own and original melodic lines. The editing possibilities are endless as you can play the performances at any tempo or pitch without artefacts.

Latin MIDI Kits Vol 1 features

• 5 MIDI Construction Kits.
• 12 Extra MIDI Drum Fills.
• Key & Tempo Labelled.
• 177 to 202 BPM Range.
• 100% Royalty-Free.
• Suitable for Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, Afro Cuban and more.

The MIDI pack costs $19.95 USD.

More information: Equinox Sounds / Latin MIDI Kits Vol 1

Producer Loops has announced the release of Swedish Pop Vol 2, a sample library by Simon Rudd.

‘Swedish Pop Vol 2′ is the second in this stunning series bringing you a huge collection of powerful Pop, Dance and Swedish House-infused Construction Kits, created and produced exclusively for Producer Loops by Simon Rudd of “The Fliptones”. This fresh new product combines razor-sharp modern production with catchy progressions and radio-ready melodic hooks, perfect for your next production.

Inside you’ll find five pumping Kits, all expertly mixed and mastered to the highest standard. Buzzing highs, rumbling lows and powerful rises and drops are all set against a steady pulse of percussion and side-chained elements. Ranging from commercial and radio-ready to dark and edgy, you’re sure to find inspiration in this pack.

The sample library costs £29.95 GBP.

More information: Producer Loops / Swedish Pop Vol 2

Drumdrops has announced Now That’s What I Call 80′s Drums, a collection of 80′s drum beats.

Featuring twenty 80s Pop drum tracks ranging from 71BPM to 179BPM, this is a wide-ranging collection of 1980s beats. It takes influences from a variety of 1980s acts, with nods towards drum grooves synonymous with the styles of George Michael, De La Soul, Soul 2 Soul, Happy Mondays, Michael Jackson and Depeche Mode, to name a few.

Performing the tracks is drummer Steve Sidelnyk (Madonna, Annie Lennox, Massive Attack), who began his career in the 1980s. The album was recorded by Brit Award-winning producer/engineer Chris Potter (The Verve, U2). To complete the 80s vibe, recording took place at Miloco’s Sofa Sound studios in West London, which is owned by producer Hugh Padgham (The Police, Genesis, Phil Collins).

Recorded on an SSL G-Series console with a rack of vintage Neve 1081s and 1064s, they were able to recreate an authentic 80s Pop Drum sound. All of the drum tracks were recorded to 2″ 24-track tape on a Studer A800 tape machine, while the live room added a suitably controlled drum sound.

A DW Collector Series drum kit was used for this recording. The snare drums used were a Ludwig Black Beauty, Ludwig Coliseum and a DW Craviotto. The kit was fitted with Evans drum heads, and nineteen microphones were used to record it, ensuring what we at Drumdrops believe is the best sound possible – have a listen for yourself.

Now That’s What I Call 80s Drums is available to purchase as Multitrack Sessions for £80 GBP, Stems and Mix Files for £55 GBP, or a Loops Pack for £45 GBP. Single tracks are also sold individually.

More information: Drumdrops / Now That’s What I Call 80′s Drums