This is a fun and free pack designed to bring the simple sonic joy of the TR-707 to the LØSTLVLS collection! The TR-707 is a 100% sample-based drum machine, with analogue envelopes. In order to convey the subtle difference in each retrigger, each channel has been recorded between four and eight times. By cycling between the samples, one can simulate the very subtle differences which would be naturally generated by the analogue envelope.

Each sample has been uniquely tweaked with dynamic EQ'ing and careful limiting, so they sound really full and alive right out of the box, whilst allowing enough headroom for further processing down the line. These samples are presented in various formats:

First, there are the One-Shots, which are encoded in both 24-bit/48kHz and 16-bit 48kHz, for maximum resolution and compatibility. These are split into their respective folders –
Bass Drum (BD), Snare Drum (SD), Tom (TT), Rimshot (RS), Cowbell (CB), Clap (CP), Tambourine (TB), Closed Hat (CH), Open Hat (OH), Crash Cymbal (CC) and Ride Cymbal (RC).

Secondly, there is the Sample Chain Kit folder, which contain all of the above one-shot samples sorted into a single long chain of sounds. For those not accustomed to using sample chains, they allow for multiple samples to be accessible from a single ‘slot’ of a sampler via slicing. There are many samplers which do not offer sample slicing options such as the Elektron Analog Rytm or Polyend Play, in which it may be more efficient to use the one-shot samples instead.

Elektron Octatrack users will be happy, as the Sample Chain Kit is accompanied by an .ot file, which apply the relevant slice points to each chain, allowing users to get stuck in with a minimum of fuss. These Sample Chain Kit is encoded in 24-bit/44.1kHz to maximise compatibility with the Elektron Octatrack, however they should work in any sampler – if you have a sampler which is not compatible with 24-bit.44.1kHz files, and if no automatic conversion takes place, consider using free batch conversion software such as MediaHuman Audio Converter to quickly convert all the files at once, or alternatively reach out to me directly and I will happy send you converted files to suit your needs.

The Sample Chain Kit can be used on any sampler which allows the user to slice up samples, such as the Elektron Octatrack, Akai MPCs, Roland TR-8S/TR-6S, Native Instruments Maschine, 1010 Music Blackbox, Pioneer Toraiz SP-16, Isla Instruments S2400 and many more. They also work very nicely in software samplers such as Simpler or Sampler built into Ableton Live, and EXS24 built into Logic.

Finally, there is an Ableton Live Drum Selector rack (will work in Live 11 Suite only) which allows you to program a pattern and change the sample with the turn of an encoder, as well as alter decay, pitch, distortion, compression and more with ease.

These samples are presented royalty-free, meaning you can make any music you want with them without having to cut me in on any of the profits. I would appreciate a shout-out but this is not required. What IS required is that you do not re-sell this pack as your own work – don’t be a jerk!