File Info & Folder Layout 1. ROOT: The first folder is the ROOT folder. This folder contains all of the MIDI Phrases. It is named 'Prosonic Phrases 3.0' and is selected (highlighted blue). The Prosonic Midi Drum Library is the largest midi drum loop library in the world. It's packed with thousands of professional drum beats and patterns, in both common and complex time. The royalty free reggae loops, samples and sounds listed here have been kindly uploaded by other users and are free to use in your project. If you use any of these reggae loops please leave your comments. Read the loops section of the help area for more information on how you can use the loops. Adding an extra dimension of flexibility to our drum sound packs, the samples are accompanied by MIDI drum loops, allowing you to layer up each drum pattern until you've got things sounding just right. Download our slamming drum files now and get the beats rolling long into the night!
Free Military Drum Loops Midi
35 free drum loops is a collection of loops aimed at hip hop, pop and rock music and is provided in both WAV and MIDI versions for more flexibility.
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The drum loops were created in FL Studio, using three free plugins, an instrument and two effects. The plugin responsible for the overall sound is the amazing MT Power Drum Kit 2 sampler, a powerful and realistic drum kit offered for free by Manda Audio. We opted for this plugin for its flexibility and why not, because it’s free and accessible for anyone. To be honest, our main focus was to create MIDI files to be loaded in your favourite sampler, to add your own sounds and to make your own customizations. But that does not mean this plugin does not deserve attention, we highly recommend it in your arsenal, you can download it here for free.
![Drum Loops Midi File Drum Loops Midi File](https://www.producerspot.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/AudeoBøx-Vibes-2-Music-Loops-Drum-Loops-MIDI-Files-300x300.jpg)
The second plugin is Plektron Comp4, a free 4-band compressor, which allows to manipulate the dynamics of sound on individual tracks, a perfect tool to beef-up the drums. Speaking of dynamics, we also used the recent Violent Transient by Bitsonic for that lively and human feel.
Features:
- 35 MIDI loops;
- 35 WAV 24-bit loops;
- all WAVS normalized;
- 90MB extracted;
- royalty free.
The drum loops are split into three folders, each of which is labelled according to the BPM. There are 15 loops at 80 BPM, 10 loops at 100 BPM and another 10 loops at 120 BPM. Each folder contains the WAV and MIDI versions, so in total there will be 70 audio files. Each of the 35 loops is a different take- from hip hop rhythms to alternative rock fast drumming and more.
Audio demos:
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-3-120-bpm.mp3 loop-3-120-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-6-100-bpm.mp3 loop-6-100-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-9-120-bpm.mp3 loop-9-120-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-4-120-bpm.mp3 loop-4-120-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-6-120-bpm.mp3 loop-6-120-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-10-100-bpm.mp3 loop-10-100-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-13-80-bpm.mp3 loop-13-80-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-7-80-bpm.mp3 loop-7-80-bpm
https://www.flstudiomusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/loop-5-80-bpm.mp3 loop-5-80-bpmFree Drum Loops
All samples and audio files included in this pack are 100% royalty free, meaning that you can use them in any commercial release. All we ask is that you don’t redistribute the sounds in actual form, bundled or as single files. Enjoy!
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There are a lot of drum loop libraries online these days. Finding a collection that will work with the music you compose can be tricky. In some ways, it’s like hiring a drummer. Feel and tone takes high priority.
Some drum loops feel like there is no song in mind. The drum fills don’t seem to make much sense in a lot of musical applications. They can sound like a drummer just riffing. I always struggle with these. No matter where you place them, they don’t seem to gel with the music.
A great library should fit in with a lot of musical applications. This comes down to the taste and experience of the drummer recording the loops.
Sure, playing in time is important. Nobody wants a bad sounding out of time loop. This is really the most rudimentary part of a great loop though.
Feel is the champ here. I’m a self-confessed drum snob. My dad is a drummer and drums were my first instrument. In fact, I still play drums on records. I tend to be pretty sensitive about the grooves I use for composition. Is it still cool to say grooves?
For a lot of modern scoring applications, it’s not practical to record real drums. So, I lean on drum loops. I want loops that aren’t generic. I want character. You know, mojo! Ok, another word that may be out of date.
There are two companies that I use as my staples. Loop Loft and Drums on Demand. Both of these companies have figured out the “flavor” factor. They both work with drummers that have recorded a lot of records. There is a lot of finesse in the playing.
Picking a library is also about taste. Each drummer has a specific palette of colors they choose from. Each with their own unique character. As an example, no two drummers swing alike. I can write a book on this if only I could take time away from my rock garden.
Loops vs. MIDI
There have been great advancements in software instrument drums. I do use them. EZDrummer is a fantastic plugin. I tend to go there if I need to program a specific part.
Free Midi Drum Kits
I generally prefer loops, as there is more dimension to the sound. The libraries from Loop Loft and Drums on Demand sound like a record. It’s pretty awesome.
There are many libraries to go through from each company. Let’s get the party started with my five favorites in no particular order …
Matt has been a long time favorite of mine. He’s such an interesting and creative drummer. He has so much control over his instrument but doesn’t seem to feel the need to base his decisions on technical prowess. He’s the type of drummer that will play a fill that will fit perfectly yet be surprising. I use his libraries from Loop Loft quite often.
Example: Magnolia
https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Magnolia.mp3Drums on Demand has a Billy Martin library called Drum Loops from the Underground. These grooves and fills are sophisticated and accessible at the same time.
There would be no way to program this level of nuance into software instrument. Most notably, the subtle swing Billy adds to grooves. You’re not going to find that pocket in your quantization settings.
Example: Hodad From Mars
https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Hodad-From-Mars.mp3Free Midi Drum Files
I use the Loop Loft Aaron Comess libraries on a regular basis. I’ve worked with Aaron before on projects. Aaron is a drummer that leaves the ego at the door. He has such great awareness and sensitivity to the situation.
All of Aaron’s fills and grooves seem to be part of a bigger picture, not random musings. These loops do capture a snapshot of his playing.
Example: Willow Grove
https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Willow-Grove.mp3Loops Loft’s Joey Waronker collection gives you a lot of options which also include percussion loops. This is a nice touch. The tones are far from generic and don’t say cliche. It’s surprising to find out the many ways his loops can fit into arrangements.
Examples: The Scorpion
https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/The-Scorpion.mp3Drums on Demand’s Manic Metal does far more than metal. I use these for a broad range of heavy rock styles. I’ve even used these for Grunge. The loops don’t sound over-compressed. If I do need some double bass drum blasts, they’re ripe for the picking in this collection. I really like the rock tom sounds.
Example: Outlander
https://theproaudiofiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Outlander.mp3* All of the above examples were composed and recorded by me for TV.
Got it Covered
Some libraries come with MIDI loops as well. This can make it easy if you want to layer sounds. Sometimes, you might really like a feel but need a different drum sound altogether. The MIDI tracks make it easy to sample replace.
I sure hope Loop Loft and Drums on Demand decide to continue expanding their libraries with the drummers I’ve mentioned. I’m definitely wanting more.
Do you have any favorite loop libraries? Let me know in the comments.
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