About Beta Monkey Vintage Drum Loops

Loose, Organic Grooves from the 50s and 60s

The drums on classic 50s rock 'n' roll and 60s records have a feel modern productions can't replicate: loose, organic, slightly imperfect—and that's exactly what makes them groove. Beta Monkey's vintage drum libraries capture that authentic character from rock's founding decades: 50s rock 'n' roll energy and swagger, 60s psychedelic atmosphere and experimentation, and the fun, driving backbeats that defined both eras. Recorded on actual vintage Ludwig, Gretsch, and Slingerland kits with period-correct tuning (loose, open, resonant), these loops deliver that warm vintage snare tone, natural resonance, and human feel that made 50s and 60s drums unforgettable.

These aren't samples ripped from scratchy vinyl records. These aren't modern drums processed with "vintage" plugins. These are real vintage drums—Ludwig Black Oyster, Gretsch Round Badge, Slingerland Radio King—recorded live with classic microphone techniques and the slightly loose playing style that gives 50s/60s drums their signature groove. MusicTech called Classic Backbeats II "meticulously recorded" with "pure, explosive power."

From 50s Rock 'n' Roll to 60s Psychedelic and Beyond

Our vintage libraries cover the essential styles that invented and evolved rock music: 50s rock 'n' roll and early rockabilly (Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran), late 50s/early 60s transition sounds (Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Everly Brothers), 60s British Invasion drive and precision (Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who), psychedelic rock groove and atmosphere (13th Floor Elevators, early Pink Floyd, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors), garage rock energy and raw simplicity (The Sonics, The Standells, The Seeds), bubblegum pop bounce and fun (The Archies, 1910 Fruitgum Company, Ohio Express), Motown pocket and soul (Funk Brothers sessions, Supremes, Temptations), and surf rock propulsion (Dick Dale, The Ventures).

Whether you're creating period-authentic 50s/60s productions, modern indie rock with vintage flavor, rockabilly revival, or contemporary alternative that needs organic drum character, these libraries deliver grooves that work in retro AND modern contexts.

Recorded on Period-Correct Vintage Kits

These drums were tracked using authentic vintage gear: Ludwig Black Oyster (1960s three-ply shell, the sound of Ringo and countless classic rock records), Gretsch Round Badge (1950s-60s, the jazz-to-rock crossover tone heard on early rock 'n' roll sessions), and Slingerland Radio King (1940s-50s, the big band-to-rockabilly transition sound). Tuned loose and open, the way drummers actually played them in that era—not tight and controlled like modern rock drums. Recorded with classic ribbon and dynamic microphones for authentic vintage warmth.

Drag and Drop Ready for Modern DAWs

Every library includes everything you need: verse grooves, chorus patterns, fills, intros, endings, and transitions. Plus matching multi-velocity drum samples for custom programming. Works seamlessly in Ableton Live (drag and drop), Logic Pro, Pro Tools, GarageBag, FL Studio, and Reaper. Perfect for building realistic, organic drum tracks that feel human and loose.

Royalty-Free, All Formats, Instant Download

Download instantly in 16-bit and 24-bit WAV, AIFF, Apple Loops, and REX2. 100% royalty-free for unlimited commercial use—use in songs, albums, film, TV, games, anywhere.

For thousands of indie producers, rock 'n' roll enthusiasts, psychedelic revivalists, and vintage-loving songwriters worldwide, Beta Monkey has delivered the drum sounds that capture the loose, organic groove of rock's founding decades. Often imitated. Never duplicated.