Rock Drum Loops
The most versatile and powerful rock drums you’ll find anywhere… used and abused by 100,000+ artists worldwide.
100% live rock drums played by A-list session drummers, you’ll get exactly the rock drum loops your music needs. . No matter what style you play (hard rock, classic rock, alt-rock, modern rock, blues-rock or retro rock ‘n’ roll), it’s all here.
We capture the tracks in the same studios you’ve heard on countless major label releases. From the grunge Seattle alternative rock of Nirvana, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden, the classic British rock of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Led Zeppelin to the high-energy hard rock AC/DC, ZZ Top, and Van Halen, your rock drum tracks need the real deal: live, in-your-face drums.
All sample packs include all available audio formats (16-bit, 24-bit WAV, AIFF, and REX2) and recording session multi-velocity drum samples. Compatible with all DAWs, including ProTools, Logic, GarageBand, Cubase, Ableton Live, and Studio One.
Available Rock Drum Loops
Retro, Vintage
Classic Backbeats II: Live studio drums for rock and roll, MoTown, 60s rock, songwriters
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About Beta Monkey Rock Drum Loops
100% Live Acoustic Drums—No MIDI, No Programming
Every Beta Monkey drum loop you'll ever hear was recorded live by pro drummers in legendary studios. No MIDI. No programming. No samples of samples. Just authentic, hard-hitting live acoustic drums with the exact kind of power, dynamic range, and human feel that makes all the difference.
Whether you're writing classic rock, hard rock, alt-rock, indie, or punk, our 25+ libraries cover every rock style with grooves that inspire songwriting. From thunderous Bonham-style grooves to tight punk beats, from melodic alt-rock to aggressive modern hard rock—we've recorded the drum tracks loud electric guitars deserve. Learn why songwriters always choose live acoustic drum loops over MIDI, if given a choice.
Recorded by A-List Session Drummers in Legendary Studios
Featuring performances by some of LA and New York's most sought-after studio drummers, we're offering your the the same players who've recorded on Grammy-winning albums and platinum records. Recorded in legendary drum rooms (with all the expensive microphones, preamps, and rack effects!), these loops capture the authentic tone and vibe that real rooms capture. Tracking notes are included in the individual product descriptions whenever possible.
Complete Drum Track Solutions for Songwriters
Every rock drum loop library includes everything you need to build complete drum tracks: verse grooves, chorus patterns, fills, transitions, intros, and endings. Plus, each library comes with matching multi-velocity drum samples, so you can layer your own custom hits or build hybrid grooves. Not sure where to start? Check out our guide to the 5 essential rock drum loop packs for songwriters.
Royalty-Free, All Formats, Instant Download
Download your rock drum loops instantly in all professional formats: 16-bit and 24-bit WAV, AIFF, Apple Loops, and REX2. Use them in any DAW—Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, GarageBand, or Reaper. 100% royalty-free for unlimited commercial use.
For thousands of songwriters, producers, and guitarists worldwide, Beta Monkey has delivered the authentic rock drum tracks that turn good ideas into great songs. Often imitated. Never duplicated.