Native Instruments launches Empire Breaks golden-era Hip Hop instrument

Native Instruments has announced the release of a new Play Series instrument for classic Hip Hop beats. Empire Breaks brings a collection of great-sounding golden-era boom bap drums including punchy kicks, solid snares, and crispy hats.

With a total of 247 sounds and 30 kits, Empire Breaks also lets you layer big bass, orchestral stacks, off-kilter keys, and game-changing hybrid textures. The included 480 groove patterns can be edited in any DAW with MIDI drag and drop.

EMPIRE BREAKS packs the timeless essence of classic, sample-based drums into an inspiring Play Series instrument that unlocks the rhythmic sound of golden-era hip hop. Every kick, clap, tom, and hat is captured from brand-new, vintage-style drum recordings, processed with classic gear, and delivered with multiple velocity layers for kits that sound totally natural.

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