The Ultimate List Of Sample Packs [2020 Update]

The Ultimate List Of Sample Packs [2023 Update]

Samples help you create beats and music faster and are a staple in today's music no matter what type of music you produce. Finding the right samples in as little time as possible is an art and we aim to help you . So without further ado, let's get to the list:y free sample packs, and sound kits.

We've even broadened the range a bit and included a few places to get sounds and effects as well. As producers we're always looking for that interesting sounds (just ask 30 Roc - producer of Roddy Rich's The Box) and it doesn't always have to be the perfect piano loop.

Samples help you create beats and music faster and are a staple in today's music no matter what type of music you produce. They also help fuel your creativity and keep ideas fresh.

Finding the right samples in as little time as possible is an art and we aim to help you . So without further ado, let's get to the list:

(actually, one thing before we do - if we missed a site, let us know by emailing us at hello@rudemuzik.com).

Let's go:

SAMPLE PACK LIST - ROYALTY FREE AND FREE

Sample Packs  and Abelton Push
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First, Your Drums

Before we get into the ultimate list of sample packs, you'll need some drums. We have a collection of drum guides to help create amazing drum patterns. Now onto the sample pack sites:

SPLICE

Access millions of royalty-free one-shots, loops, FX, MIDI, and presets on desktop, web, and mobile.

Official Website

https://www.splice.com


LANDR

What started as an online mastering service has now expanded into samples and tools to produce.

Official Website

https://www.landr.com


LOOPMASTERS

One of the early pioneers in offering samples, Loopmasters offers a wide range of samples, loops, and royalty-free sounds and even has courses.

Official Website
https://loopmasters.com/


Blap Kits

From Illmind The Producer who worked with the likes of Dre, J Cole, Luda , and many more. Great spot for drums but they offer much more.

Official Website
https://blapkits.com/


PRIME LOOPS

Another early pioneer in providing loops and samples, with a rich history of working with Native Instruments.

Official Website
https://primeloops.com/


The Producers Choice

Tons of samples as well as Maschine Kits and Kontakt Libraries.

Official Website
https://www.theproducerschoice.com/

 


The Drum Broker

Don't be fooled, not just drums but plenty of samples, and sample packs. Highly curated so you know you're getting some of the best out there

Official Website
https://www.theproducerschoice.com/


Tracklib

The record store of the internet. What a dope concept. You can legit sample from published records and tracklib makes it easy to get the samples cleared.

Official Website
https://www.tracklib.com/


KITSI Audio

From Illmind himself, a marketplace of sample packs.

Official Website
https://kitsiaudio.com/


GHOSTHACK

Leans a bit more electronic and EDM but enough to cover all popular genres. Solid sample library and not shortage of samples to choose from.

Official Website
https://www.ghosthack.de/


WA PRODUCTION

WA goes wide with there offerings, ranging everywhere from free sample packs, to their own plugins, and templates.

Official Website
https://www.waproduction.com/


CYMATICS

A lot of great products come out of the Cymatics team. They have a great presence with live events and are super active on the social media scene as well.

Official Website
https://cymatics.fm/


r-loops

Includes a lot of existing labels out there, r-loops is a great hub for a variety of sound libraries.

Official Website
https://r-loops.com/


SLOOPLY

Focused on high quality samples, Slooply offers single samples as well as entire packages.

Official Website
https://slooply.com/


4 Essential Hip Hop Drum patterns

SAMPLE FOCUS

I dig how they really focus on finding that right sample rather than a whole pack per se. As producers sometimes we just need that right sound. I dig it.

Official Website
https://samplefocus.com/


FREE SAMPLE PACKS

The name says it all.

Official Website
https://free-sample-packs.com/


SAMPLEPHONICS

Sample packs, plugin presets, and virtual instruments including free, and royalty free sample packs.

Official Website
https://www.samplephonics.com/


NEWLOOPS

Lots of, you guessed it, loops and much more including (but not limited to) Massive Presets, Serum Presets, Trap Loops, and EDM Sample Packs.

Official Website
https://newloops.com/


FREE BEATS & SAMPLES

Just like the name says.

Official Website
http://www.freebeatsandsamples.com/


WAVE ALCHEMY

Founded by two sound designers out of the UK they offer 100% royalty free samples, loops, and sound effects.

Official Website
https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/


SOUND MAJORS

Sample packs, loops, midi kits, drum kits, and presets - Sound Majors covers a wide array of music.

Official Website
https://www.soundmajorz.com/


SOUNDPACKS

A mix of soundpacks and presets.

Official Website
https://soundpacks.com/


ALONSO SOUNDS

A sound design company out of Chicago offering a variety of Artist series samples and packs.

Official Website
https://www.alonso-sound.com/


99SOUNDS

Tons of sound effects and drum samples.

Official Website
http://99sounds.org/


TRISAMPLES

Plenty of sample packs and VST presets.

Official Website
https://trisamples.com/


LOOPERMAN

An oldie but goodie.

Official Website
https://www.looperman.com/


SOUND EFFECTS / FILM / TV / PODCASTERS

FREESOUND

Ok so maybe not quite royalty free sample packs but a lot of sounds. Good if you need a little extra something, or an effect for your production.

Official Website
https://freesound.org/


FILMSTOCKS

Known for the video editor Filmora, they added a ton of audio and sound effects.

Official Website
https://www.filmstocks.com/audio.html


AUDIOBLOCKS

Great source of sound effects though they do offer music and loops as well.

Official Website
https://www.audioblocks.com/


ICONS8

A little more focused on audio for typical videos (movie, commercials, etc). Makes for a great resource.

Official Website
https://icons8.com/music


AUDIO HERO

All songs but they have a great mood selector. Good if you need some reference for how a track should feel.

Official Website
https://download.audiohero.com/#!explorer


THEMATIC

Awesome resource for up and coming artists to get there music out there.

Official Website
https://app.hellothematic.com/


SOUNDSTRIPE

Sound effects and royalty free songs.

Official Website
https://www.soundstripe.com/


TUNEPOCKET

Royalty free music for your videos.

Official Website
https://www.tunepocket.com/


AUDIO CABIN

Royalty free music organized by collections.

Official Website
https://audiocabin.com/


SPLICE SOUNDS

Known for being an innovative collaborative tool they also offer a ton of royalty free sample packs.

Official Website
https://splice.com/sounds/catalog


ARCADE

Known as the "one instrument to rule them all" they also offer sample packs and sounds.

Official Website
https://output.com/arcade


FUTURE AUDIO WORKSHOP

You probably have seen an ad for Sublab, but did you know they offer preset packs as well?

Official Website
https://futureaudioworkshop.com/product-category/downloads/preset-packs/


HIPHOP MAKERS

Free VST plugins and free music samples.

Official Website
https://hiphopmakers.com/category/free-music-samples


DJ PAIN

DJ Pain is heavy on social and also has a site selling samples, and drum kits, and offers free samples as well.

Official Website
https://www.djpain1.info/


SUPERHERO SAMPLES

Drums, and more drums. Free drum kits, and premium drum resources.

Official Website
http://superherosamples.com/sample-packs/


KICKS AND SNARES

You guessed it - drums!

Official Website
https://www.kicksandsnares.com/


XCLUSIVE-AUDIO

Drum kit and kontakt libraries.

Official Website
https://xclusive-audio.com/


MODE AUDIO

Official Website
https://modeaudio.com/


SAMPLES FROM MARS

Official Website
https://samplesfrommars.com/


Rhythm Lab

Official Website
https://rhythm-lab.com/


sample packs are a staple in hiphop production
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PRODUCER GRIND

Official Website
https://producergrind.com/


PRODUCER SPOT

Official Website
https://www.producerspot.com/


DOLLAR SOUND CLUB

Official Website
https://dollarsoundclub.com/


BIG FISH AUDIO

Official Website
https://www.bigfishaudio.com/


JUNO DOWNLOAD

Official Website
https://www.junodownload.com/


HIPSTRUMENTALS

Official Website
https://hipstrumentals.com/


SLAP EXPERTS

Official Website
https://www.slapexperts.com/


BEAT PRODUCTION

Official Website
https://beatproduction.net/


SERATO

Official Website
https://serato.com/studio/sounds


SOUNDPACKS

Official Website
https://soundpacks.com/


SOUL SURPLUS

Official Website
https://soulsurplus.com/


Bass Gorilla

Official Website
https://bassgorilla.com/


SOUNDSHOCK

Official Website
https://www.soundshockaudio.com/


PRODUCER POWER

Official Website
https://www.producerpower.org/


PRODUCER SPOT

Official Website
https://www.producerpower.org/


PRODUCER LOOPS

Official Website
producerloops.com/


MODERN PRODUCER

Official Website
https://www.modernproducers.com/


PLATINUM LOOPS

Official Website
https://www.platinumloops.com/


THE LOOP LOFT

Official Website
https://www.thelooploft.com/


Did we miss any?

let us know as hello@rudemuzik.com

Now, lets get to making these beats!

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