What they're saying
"Absolutely and positively the best new tool available for creating loops, grooves and full length live drum tracks; Drumdrops makes it easy with every component accessible on individual audio tracks so you're not tied to someone else's mix. This looks set to revolutionise the way we make music at home, on the move, in the studio. Surely the dawn of a new standard for computer based beat manipulation."
“These tracks are earthy and real, tempo is consistent but not stiff, and the grooves are really happening. Engineer Mike Pelanconi deserves credit for making real tracks like these available.”
“A top selection of organic sounding breaks and beats - and for once, they are actually really useable. The sounds are warm and thick - the playing is tough and there is enough variation in the grooves to dig out just what you need. More please.”
“Truly the best collection of originally recorded drum tracks and breaks I have ever heard, from early Studio One to classic reggae beats - onedrops, steppers and flying cymbals. Authentically reproduced with spring reverbs, plates and echoes. Featuring the one and only Style Scott the Drumdrops in Dub series is destined for classic status.”
“With Drumdrops you can achieve the artistic sonic balance that you want as every fundamental track recording is on dedicated separate mix/tracks. In listening to the Dub Volumes I was very impressed by the fact that the drum kit had been recorded with a traditional mono attitude. Making the whole recording full of life and giving the mixer even more creative control with access to a tasty and original Spring Echo snare track, various overhead mono kit tracks, tambourine, bongo and timbale overdubs complete with passionate grunts from the performer.”
“Drumdrops delivers plenty of authentic Dub sounds for you to play with, spring reverbs, huge kicks, flying cymbals and percussion. From slow hypnotic one drops to fast and furious steppers groove. Easy to use and most importantly inspirational. Drumdrops in Dub Vol's 1 and 2 are a must!!!”
“Absolutely the most authentic sounding old school loops and drum tracks there are. The loops on their own are an incredible resource, but when you have the Pro Tools separates as well it really is a dream come true! A great achievement both musically & sonically.”
“A producer or writer's dream, a drummer on demand with some great grooves and chunky organic sounds. You can really hear the 'air' around these skins, making the groove really 3 dimensional! Everyone should find something here that they can use.”
“The microphones are sucking up so much ace skin sound on these discs. Mister Pel is a master of the fat and the skinny and can match a sound to a sound like Dulux matches the paint. Tune 'em, mic 'em, hit 'em - King Pel is a wizard of the sonic fruitful pleasures the drum offers our lifeless asses.”
“Calling all drum perverts, lap top recordists, multi platinum producers, loop manglers and song writers...If you're searching for kickass beats, look no further. These exceptional recordings are what you need. You have so many options with the multi-track Protools and Logic sessions, the skys the limit...”
“If you like old school beats with the old school sound then this is for you. I think Fistful of Drummers is kicking. All the loops have a very warm phat sound. There are lots of new covers of old classic beats... a must for any collection.”
“It's all here from upfront funk to back-a-yard. Painstakingly recorded and processed for the authentic sound you looked for on a host of beaten up vinyl. This is gold dust for the beat fan, from variations on old favourites to organic pocket grooves to deeply upset your neighbours; it is the last word in break beat records. If you are a producer there is enough to keep you busy for a long while - whether you use the beats as they are or cut into them, it's all here what ever your tempo. One fat platter.”
“To keep it real, is to keep it live. Like roses "need the rain", music needs live drums just the same. In this world of growing technology l'Junior Delgado love live energy.”
“Life is too short for bad drum sounds! The drums determine a large part of how your production comes across. Most drum samples I've heard out there just don't cut it; search no more because, for a fraction of the cost of hiring an expensive studio and top players yourself, Drumdrops will supply you with some of the finest grooves around. If you are looking for incendiary beats, you've come to the right place - this is drum heaven!”
“The drum kits sound great I especially liked the compressed and un-compressed ambience tracks and having complete control of individual tracks adds the option to blend in your own FX and mix. The tempo maps means I can slave my MPC for overdubs and trigger new sounds instantly...Delicious and infinitely flexible!!”