Whether you use FL Studio, ProTools, DubTurbo or any other music production software, you will be familiar with the loops and samples pre loaded with your software. Yes these are good for beginners, as they give you some set sounds to use when producing your first tracks and beats. However after a while, you will be wanting to update your sound library in order to stay ahead of the game, and stand out from the crowd.
Most novice producers do not know the difference between a drum loop, and a drum sample. In the Hip Hop game this is very important. Especially if you are looking into updating your sound library and want to know what you are getting.
A drum loop is an audio sound that will usually run for anywhere between 1 and 4 bars. Consisting of several different sounds, all combined together to create drumming sound. As if you have just recorded a drummer playing in the studio, performing a certain beat.
A Drum sample on the other hand is these separate sounds that we piece together to make a drum loop from nothing. Most producers will usually load these effects into a sampler of some sort. For example a keyboard. Which we can then use to trigger various drum effects as we wish. Creating our own custom beats.
So Drum loops are basically preset drum tracks. Even though they are stuck on a preset rhythm. We can still alter the tempo to our personal preference. Where as a drum sample is the loop broken down into smaller parts and you can alter it how you like, and create whatever you want with it.
There are many different loops and samples available to purchase or download. Both free and paid for. In my experience you can find some good free downloads on the net. But so many people use these, it will be hard to find something unique and that stands out from the crowd. If you want the highest quality sounds. Which is a factor to take seriously if you want to be big in the music industry. Then you need to make sure the files you import are of.wav type. Using fresh and new effects will help make your beats & tracks the best they can be. Having abstract sounds, will help grab listeners attention and can make sure your creations are the next big thing.
