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Loopmasters have been at the forefront of artist series sample packs for years, giving producers direct access to the sounds and workflows of some of the world’s most influential musicians and DJs. From early pioneers to today’s cutting edge tastemakers, these packs inspired creativity and set the standard for production tools. In this article, we take a closer look at some of our more underappreciated packs, shining a spotlight on the collections that have made an impact but may have flown under the radar. 

 

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Drum & Bass

By: DJ Krust
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DJ Krust’s Bristol Drum & Bass is a true heritage pack that still hits hard today. Drawn straight from Krust’s studio, this collection may have flown under your radar, but it captures the DNA of the Bristol sound from one of Drum & Bass’s founding figures and Full Cycle co-founder. Originally released in 2011 as one of the industry’s earliest artist packs, it’s now been carefully refreshed for a new generation. 

 

Aimed at DnB producers but equally inspiring for Dubstep and Grime, it stands out for its authenticity. Inside you’ll find 382 expertly crafted sounds across loops and one-shots, including drums, bass, synths and FX that helped shape the era and still sound timeless.

 

 

Critical DnB Vol 1

By: Enei 
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Enei’s Critical Drum & Bass Vol.1 is a heavyweight artist pack that captures the raw power and precision of one of Critical Music’s standout producers. Built for DnB heads, but also relevant for darker bass driven styles, this collection blends old school grit with modern punch. What you may have missed is its unapologetic range: sinister pads, rolling motifs, punchy drum work and bass sounds that span from deep to full throttle low-end pressure. 

 

Inside, producers get over 500MB of 24-bit content, packed with tempo-synched loops, one-shots, and playable sampler patches. It's an uncompromising toolkit designed to inject serious weight and character to your productions.

 

Broken Beat & Electronica

By: IG Culture
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IG Culture’s Broken Beats & Electronica is a deep, rhythm-led artist pack from one of West London’s most influential broken beat pioneers. Built for producers exploring broken beat, nu jazz, hip hop, dubstep and experimental electronica, this collection is a hidden gem for its cross-genre flexibility. Rather than rigid loops, it leans into swing, syncopation and hybrid grooves, pairing off kilter drums with smooth pads, expressive chords and sub-heavy bass.

 
Inside you’ll find nearly 500 high-quality 24-bit sounds across loops, one-shots and playable sampler patches, all designed to spark movement and feel. It’s an inspiring toolkit for producers who want their beats to breathe, groove and push beyond straight quantised patterns.

 

 

Dubstep

By: Ghostek
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Ghostek’s Artist Sample Pack Vol. 2 is a versatile, forward-facing toolkit built for producers working across modern bass music styles, from Drum & Bass and Dubstep to Grime and Future Garage. Drawing directly from Ghostek’s own productions, this pack’s secret weapon is its dark, industrial edge and hands-on sound design approach. 

 

Inside, you’ll find over 700MB of meticulously organised 24-bit loops and one-shots spanning a wide tempo range, making it easy to slot ideas straight into your DAW. Expect mutating bass loops, weighty drum grooves, detailed percussion, evolving synths, atmospheric pads and a huge selection of punchy drum hits and effects. It’s a flexible, drag-and-drop-ready collection designed to keep your workflow fast and your tracks sounding current.

 

Crucial Dub

By: Prince Fatty
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Crucial Dub from Prince Fatty is a richly detailed artist pack that captures the soul of classic dub and roots reggae through a modern production lens. Aimed at producers of Dub, Reggae and Roots, this collection deserves more attention thanks to its authentic analogue character, with sounds soaked in spring reverbs, tape delays and vintage studio warmth. 

 

Inside the 1.5GB library you’ll find an expansive range of live-feeling drum grooves, heavyweight basslines, synths, skanks, organs, guitars, horns and expressive vocal hits. With hundreds of loops, one-shots and playable sampler patches recorded on vintage gear, Crucial Dub delivers a complete, mix-ready toolkit that brings timeless Jamaican influence straight into your DAW.

 

 

House

By: Funk Cartel
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Funk Cartel is a vibrant debut sample pack from the fast-rising duo known for injecting soul and energy into modern underground house music. Tailored for producers of House, Deep, Minimal and Tech House, this collection is worth more attention for its groove-led approach and club-ready attitude. Drawing directly from the brothers’ rave-honed productions, the pack blends funky basslines, rolling drum loops and deep, melodic synths designed to keep tracks moving. 

 

Inside, you’ll find over 300 premium-quality sounds, including punchy drum grooves, chunky bass loops, melodic elements, FX and a large selection of crisp one-shots. With added construction kits and plenty of flexibility, it’s an inspiring toolkit for producers chasing forward-thinking, dancefloor-focused house music.

 

 

Tech House

By: Steve Lawler
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Steve Lawler’s Dark Percussive House & Techno is an artist pack that distils the driving energy of one of club culture’s most influential DJs into a timeless production toolkit. Originally released in 2011 and now carefully refreshed, the pack remains strikingly current thanks to its expertly processed, club-ready sound. It is built for house and techno producers who favour groove, tension and movement, but you may not have noticed this collection’s deep focus on rhythm and dancefloor functionality. 

 

Inside nearly 1GB of 24-bit audio, you’ll find an extensive selection of percussion-led drum loops, rolling basslines, dark synth elements, FX and detailed one-shots. It’s a masterclass in percussive programming designed to inject authority and momentum into modern underground tracks. 

 

 

Weird & wonderful

By: Maribou State
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Maribou State Organic Synthetic is a richly textured artist pack that captures the duo’s signature balance between human warmth and electronic precision. Aimed at producers working across downtempo, house, garage, electronica and leftfield styles, this collection draws from the pair’s own studio archive. It blends live instrumentation with characterful analogue synths, field recordings and expertly programmed drums, making it a bit of a secret weapon.

 

Inside nearly 1.8GB of royalty-free content, you’ll find hundreds of loops, one-shots and multi-sampled instruments, all tempo-flexible and sampler-ready. It’s a deeply expressive toolkit designed to add emotion, texture and groove to modern electronic productions.

 

 

Nu Disco

By: Faze Action
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The Nu Sound of Disco from Faze Action is a vibrant artist pack that certainly deserves more of a spotlight. A pack that distils decades of disco, funk and soul knowledge into a modern, club-ready toolkit, created by brothers Robin and Simon Lee, this collection is aimed at producers of Nu Disco, Funky and Soulful House, Electro, Downtempo and Hip Hop who want warmth and musicality beyond stripped-back minimalism. 

 

What sets it apart is its rich blend of live musicianship and electronic production, fusing funk basslines, expressive instrument loops and groove-heavy drums. Inside over 500MB of 24-bit audio, you’ll find hundreds of loops, one-shots and playable patches covering bass, drums, keys, guitars, synths and FX so it's perfect for injecting authentic disco energy into contemporary tracks. 

 

Breaks

By: Nick Thayer
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Nick Thayer’s Breaks Producer artist pack delivers expertly crafted beats, basslines, and breaks straight from one of modern breakbeat’s most respected producers. Designed for producers of Breaks, Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, and other bass-driven styles, this pack warrants more recognition for its dancefloor-ready punch and studio-polished sound. 

 

Inside over 350 royalty-free 24-bit samples, you’ll find resonant sub bass grooves, heavy-duty breakbeat drum loops, atmospheric musical loops, processed vocals, SFX, and over 100 drum one-shots. Fifteen multi-sampled instruments are also included, ready to load into your favorite sampler. With this collection, Nick Thayer gives you a versatile, pre-tuned toolkit to inject energy, groove, and professional-quality sound into any production.