Percussion loops | Studio Percussion Toolbox

Looking for percussion loops to add some flavor to your tracks?

Beta Monkey’s Studio Percussion Toolbox delivers percussion and fx loops in the most sought-after styles, including Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, funk, hip-hop, and more. And, these aren’t factory-preset percussion loops. They’re 100% live acoustic performances played by a master player, captured to perfection, and impeccably edited. Featuring nearly 200 percussion loops and matching samples of congas, bongos, surdos, pandeiros, shakers, udus, and rainsticks,  you’ll quickly find the essential world percussion instruments and rhythms you need.

This isn’t our biggest collection, but it’s our most diverse. A finely-tuned, meticulously-crafted set of live percussion loops that will add another rhythmic layer to your songwriting. Your existing drum tracks, no matter your style, will definitely have more character putting these into the mix.

Why Studio Percussion Toolbox?

Usable, not showy. These percussion loops capture solid rhythms—100% live acoustic performances you’ll actually use in your songwriting. The focus is on essential staples, plus some diverse grooves you won’t find elsewhere.

Authentic world percussion. We tapped the expertise of one of Brazil’s most respected percussionists to record these percussion loops. PLEASE NOTE: This loop collection was previously released under the title “The Cornerstone Sessions” through Natural Grooves. We’ve acquired the rights to release it now under new title, packaging, and formatting.

Greater creative options. Use the included samples in any drum virtual instrument to create new grooves or blend them with the existing loops. The only limit is your imagination.

15 unique percussion loop sets of essential popular world rhythms, all ready to add percussive flavor to your tracks. Studio Percussion Toolbox will be the percussion loop collection you reach for every time your tracks need that little something extra.

What You Get

Full Range of Percussion Loops: Need funk, swing, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, or hybrid percussion loop styles? All these essential live percussion grooves are here, with tempos from 70 BPM to 140. The most sought-after world drum loops, right at your fingertips.

Ensemble and Component Loops: Each percussion loop folder contains both discrete individual voices and mixed ensemble loops. Use the “mixed” percussion loops as-is for instant groove inspiration, or create endless variants using the included solo voice loops. Lots of room for creativity.

Cohesive Sounds: All Studio Percussion Toolbox percussion loops and samples are grouped by recording session and style—fully interchangeable within the collection.

Superior Rhythmic Realism: No stiff, unnatural grooves. Live performances by one of Brazil’s top percussion masters. You want the authentic heart and soul of a true native player in your percussion loops? You’ve got it. After all, there’s a reason why MusicTech Magazine rated these percussion library a “best value” rating!

Matching Percussion Samples: Enhance and customize the percussion loops with a complete matching sample collection. Create your own virtual instrument and build unlimited percussion tracks.

High-End Production: The finest percussive instruments, studio space, and recording gear. Quality you can hear.

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Technical Specs

• 192 original, license-free percussion loops (232 MB 24-bit WAV and Apple Loops; 117 MB 16-bit WAV)
• 272 single drum and percussion samples (50 MB 24-bit WAV; 33 MB 16-bit WAV)
• Available formats: 16-bit WAV, 24-bit WAV, Apple Loops
• Instant Digital Download—ALL formats included
• Download Studio Percussion Loops Trial (6 MB)

Percussion loops feature these instruments: Agogo, Berimbau, Bongos, Clave, Congas, Cuica, Darbuka, Djembe, Dumbek, Guiro, Palito, Pandeiro, Repinique, Shaker, Surdo, Talking Drum, Tamborim, Timbale, Tumbao, Udu, Wind Chimes.

Time to add some tasty flavor to your tracks with the Studio Percussion Toolbox.