Reverb offers the Reverb Drum Machines ($900 value) sample library collection as a completely free download from their website for a limited time only.
Reverb Drum Machines – The Complete Collection features the sounds of over 50 different drum machines. The collection includes various classic drum synths of the past and quite a few lesser-known drum machine gems that are sure to provide some inspiration for your drum sequencing endeavors.
See also: BPB Analog Kicks – 200 FREE Kick Samples From 6 Analog MachinesThe featured instruments span across different eras of drum synthesis. Explore the vintage sounds of the LinnDrum and Drumulator, go classic with some tasty 808s and 909s, or explore some quirky alternatives like the Suzuki RPM-40 or the Panasonic RD-9844. The collection also features some more modern instruments such as the AdrenaLinn and the MFB 503.
Earlier this month, Reverb was offering the Waves Berzerk plugin as a free download, too. Sadly that promo has expired. However, you can always sign up for a free Reverb account and get notified about similar freebies in the future.
You can download the Reverb Drum Machines collection as an all-in-one download. Alternatively, you can download the individual packs separately and only grab those drum machines that you want to check out.
To download the sounds, simply login to your Reverb user account (or register if you don’t already have one) and visit the Reverb Drum Machines page. Clicking the download button with instantly start the download process.
Over 50 volumes of vintage, rare, and landmark drum machines that narrate this modern instrument’s history—from the inception of this invention to relevant contemporary devices—this collection covers all electronic rhythm needs and sonic character.
For each sample pack, you can also find the info about the recording chain that was used. For example, the modded TR-707 sounds were captured through the Dizengoff D4 Tube Preamp using an Apogee Symphony I/O sound card. That said, the included drum sounds are quite transparent and capture the original instrument’s sonic characteristics.
The samples are provided in WAV format, meaning that the content is compatible with almost any sampler plugin or digital audio workstation on the market. Most of the sample packs in the collection also include Ableton Live session templates.
Earlier this month, Reverb was offering the Waves Berzerk plugin as a free download, too. Sadly that promo has expired. However, you can always sign up for a free Reverb account and get notified about similar freebies in the future.
That’s not to say that there aren’t additional freebies to be found on the Reverb website. Visit the and scroll down to the See Similar Software section to find various other sound libraries that are currently free to download.
More info: Reverb Drum Machines (1.4 GB download size, ZIP archive, 24-bit WAV format, includes session templates for Ableton Live 9)
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