Global Grooves: Reggae, Ska, & World Percussion Loops
Expand your rhythmic vocabulary with our Global Groove Series. From the ‘One Drop’ of authentic Reggae to the driving upstrokes of Ska and the infectious polyrhythms of Brazil, these are the styles that demand a human touch.
We recorded these world drum loops and percussion samples with genre-specific masters to ensure every accent, ghost note, and shaker pattern feels 100% authentic. Whether you are producing Dub, Latin Jazz, or World Music, get the real vibe without the travel costs.
All drum loops include 16-bit, 24-bit WAV, Apple Loops formats.
Available Loop Styles
Drum Werks XIV features Brazilian rhythms, loops and percussion samples for classic Bossa and Samba grooves as well as Xote, Baiao, Maracatu rhythms.
These reggae drum loops were inspired by the reggae tracks you know and love. The sample pack features live drum beats for traditional reggae and rock-reggae styles, including "one drop", Rocker, and Stepper rhythms.
Drum Werks XXII Ska Drums offers a wicked collection of live ska drum loops perfect for any ska and reggae-influenced music like Drum & Bass, dub or Dubstep. Nothing but 100% live ska drumming performances.
Percussion
Studio Percussion Toolbox features nearly 200 percussion loops in the most requested world percussion styles. Includes samples of congas, bongos, surdos, pandeiros, shakers, udus, and rainsticks.
Why You Can't Program World Rhythms
Genres like Reggae, Ska, and Brazilian Samba rely entirely on "micro-timing." A computer grid is too perfect. It kills the swing of a Samba shaker pattern or the lazy, behind-the-beat feel of a Reggae rimshot. To get the vibe right, you need Live Percussion Samples.
Explore Our Specialized Libraries
- Reggae & Dub: Authentic "One Drop," "Steppers," and "Rockers" beats. Recorded with that classic dry, dead-snare sound essential for Dub production.
- Ska & Punk-Ska: High-energy, syncopated rhythms that bridge the gap between Caribbean groove and Punk attitude. Perfect for upbeat tracks.
- Brazilian Percussion: The real sound of the carnival. Surdos, Pandeiros, and Tamborims recorded in a live room for massive depth. Great for layering under pop or dance tracks.
- Studio Percussion Toolbox: A massive collection of Congas, Bongos, Shakers, and Timbales. These percussion loops add instant life and movement to any track in any genre.
Layering for Depth
The secret to a great mix is often what you feel, not what you hear. Layering our live shaker loops or conga patterns underneath a standard rock beat can add a professional "sheen" and forward momentum that a programmed hi-hat just can't match.
Add some flavor to your productions. Download authentic world drum loops today.