Good sources of drum samples (free/paid)?

pictobug · Post by **pictobug** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 12:24 pm

Relatively new ESX owner here. I've been trawling for good drum samples and other than Goldbaby, I've not yet been able to find what I really want.
In general, I'm seeking a large range of electronic drum sounds (not just 808's, etc...).
But also, specifically, I'd love to get hold of a sound (no idea what it is) similar to what OMD use at the start of Enola Gay. It's like a kind of electronic tom or something - sorry I can't be more descriptive.

Any assistance much appreciated.

X-Trade · Post by **X-Trade** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 2:49 pm

I buy a lot of samples from SampleMagic. They have some really good stuff.

As for the electronic drum, are you after an actual instrument or a sample? Have you seen the Korg WaveDrum series?

pictobug · Post by **pictobug** » Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:20 pm

Thanks for your reply, will check out SampleMagic.

The specific sound I'm referring to is the percussive tom-tom sounds at the start of this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5XJ2GiR6Bo

EDIT: Anyone else who's after this sound, it's apparently made by the Roland CR-78.

Samples of which can be downloaded free here:

http://www.boxedear.com/free.html