Kore - House & Techno is a massive celebration of over 5 years of packs for Maschine & more! Jam-packed with over 5,500 loops & samples and 200 Maschine Kits, welcome to Kore!

The first 100 kits are all-new, exclusive to Kore, supplied by pro producers releasing records on Bellboy, Defected, ForceInc, LargeMusic, NightGrooves, PlanetE, PlasticCity, YoshiToshi and more.

The remaining 100 kits are selected diamonds from over 60 Maschine Expansion Packs (Deep&Jackin Garage, NakedTechno, PrimaTech, Shadow House, Soulfuric House to mention a few).

‘Bass House And Garage’ is  another top class Maschine & Ableton Live pack from Niche Audio - the leader in genre specific sound packs.

‘Bass House And Garage’ - is a collection of 15 totally authentic bass focused kits aimed at producers who lean toward the new sound of Bass House and Garage.

The pack takes its lead from a wide variety of artists including, Gorgon City, My Nu Leng, Low Steppa, Shadow Child, Disclosure, Hannah Wants, Chris Lorenzo, Kidnap Kid, Kry Wolf, Breach, Bareskin, Friend Within, and  A1 Bassline amongst others.

Bass House and Garage comes complete with 13 inspirational track ready grooves to include in your music productions or Dj set. Two special kits provide the essential additional stabs, sweeps and bass effects that add that  essential authentic UK House, Garage and Bass vibe to your music.

Each of the main Maschine kits makes use of the bundled Native Instruments Massive synth for the bass lines. Ableton Live users will find the exact midi patterns loaded and ready to add their own synths,  as well as the bass lines which have been converted to audio loops. Also included for all users is a specially designed set of 16 NI Massive presets for use with the pack or any of your other productions.

As well as inspirational drum patterns we have also included plenty of cut up vocals, pitched hooks, shouts and other vocal elements. Overall this pack will provide you with a go-to sound collection for any Garage, Bass, and Deep House production

Niche Audio proudly presents Grass Roots House - 15 Deep House Kits inspired by the Golden Era House of Chicago & Detroit.

Loaded with Shuffling House Beats, Lush Warm Chords, Deep Leads & Riffs, Bouncy Basslines & Sublime FX.  All Kits are in complementary keys & tempos - allowing you to easily interchange and mix sounds in infinite new ways.

The sounds in Grass Roots House stay true to the vintage sampling techniques of the Golden Era Technology, drawing on the classic gear that made the 90s sound so renowned worldwide and always the preferred choice in the Underground House Scene!

All samples and patterns have been expertly crafted by Dj and Producer Kelvin K (Strictly Rhythm, Nordic Trax, Amenti Music, Tonality, Lost My Dog, Hudd Trax and Grass Roots Records).

If you are inspired by golden era House & Techno and dig the raw underground vibe - Niche Audio invite you to enjoy Grass Roots House!

Niche audio is proud to present ‘Post Dubstep & Future Garage’, the latest in their line of authentic genre specific packs.

Expertly formatted for both Maschine 2 and Ableton Live 9, Post Dubstep & Future Garage takes you on a journey through the chilled out soundscapes and fresh beats of two of electronic music’s most overlooked genres. Sit back and experience the shuffling drums, atmospheric synths and deep melodic vibes that will give you an all new approach to your productions.

Each of their custom kits features samples and patterns that have been expertly programmed using a blend of only the best analog gear and digital sound sources. You will find an authentic collection of 15 high quality kits ready and waiting to inspire you to dive into the creative process.

Inspired by the likes of Synkro, Mount Kimbie, Phaeleh and Burial, among many others, Post Dubstep and Future Garage stands strong on its own, but many of the sounds and kits included lend themselves perfectly to Drum and Bass, 2-step, Dub and ambient music.

Just like any other Niche Audio pack, you have total flexibility and control over the sounds included.  Fire up any of the included starter projects and swap out samples, edit patterns and tweak live effects to make any of the kits your own.

Niche Audio Presents Dark Bass House a brand new collection of authentic, deep and inspiring custom kits specially formatted for both Maschine and Ableton Live.

You’ll find a selection of professionally mixed kits ready and waiting to inject your latest productions with fresh modern grooves, deep baselines and top shelf drums. Each kit is built up of 16 quality one shot samples, expertly crafted and mixed using the hosts on board effects and processors to provide you with ultimate flexibility and that authentic Niche experience that our users have grown accustomed to. 

Niche Audio aim to provide you with everything you need to get an authentic release ready production that stands up to todays commercially available music. With this in mind, they craft each and every one of their packs with the attention to detail and sonic accuracy that's needed to stand out above the competition.

Dark Bass House is no exception. No matter what your preferred genre, you will find a solid collection of high quality sounds that can launch your productions to places that you never thought possible before.

Discover a new standard in audio while you wreak havoc with your latest Dubstep masterpiece. if you’re looking to inject new life into your tracks or in need of some inspiration then you’re in luck.

Hyper Dubstep is just what you’ve been waiting for!

Niche Audio strives to deliver music producers with only high quality, genre authentic sounds and ‘Hyper Dubstep’ is no exception. We’ve combined Monster Basses and Hard Hitting Drums to bring you a selection of genre specific inspiring kits perfect to add a touch of pure power to your latest productions.

Maschine 2 and Ableton Live users will find 15 authentic Neuro style Dubstep kits ready and waiting to take your future projects to the next level. Hard hitting Kicks, punchy snares and of course, Monstrous Basses make up the bulk of this savage selection of kits.

These kits can be an excellent starting point for both seasoned veterans and newcomers to the genre. Build upon the patterns that we’ve provided or create your own brutal Dubstep loops.  If one-shot samples are your thing then we’ve got you covered as well, all of the sounds from Hyper Dubstep are also available as top quality one-shot WAV hits and Sampler Patches. Create your own kits, mix, match and add your own style. Don’t be afraid to drop these into existing projects to inject a little bit of fresh filth into your tracks.

Hyper Dubstep has firm roots alongside the greats in Dubstep, but it also translates to the harder side of EDM as well. These sounds work perfectly with Drumstep, Electro, Glitch-hop Complextro, Drum N Bass and many more. So why not switch up the tempo and see where the moment takes you.

Like all Niche Audio Maschine and Ableton packs you will find Hyper Dubstep has professionally balanced, mixed kits and patterns making it easy for you to get in to the zone instantly without distractions. Any live processing is taken care by the softwares built in FX and processors which you can of course edit and add to.

If you’re looking to take your Dubstep game to the authentic next level then look no further. We’ve got you covered!

Niche Audio are proud to present “Deep Tone” –  a fresh and exciting  collection of 15 perfectly engineered authentic Deep House kits inspired by the classic and current Deep House scene.

Deep Tone has plenty of Fat Kicks, Crisp Snares, Cool Chords, Glitched Vocals, Sub Tones, and Smooth Pads within its 13 perfectly mixed Kits, and also includes 1 Special FX kit, and an additional Synth Kit.

Each Kit has been created from scratch in both Maschine and Ableton Live formats to maximize the use of onboard effects, compression and usability, creating some of the most flexible and inspiring expansions for these DAW’s yet to be heard.

Expect to find 13 Kits with 16 samples in each, including Cool processed Drums, Omni  Percussion, Smooth  Pads and Chords, Subsonic Basses, Glitched Vocals and Special  FX, combining to create a unique and involving sound palette which inspires and excites.

Also included are 2 additional special kits which feature exquisite Synth Tones and Special Fx samples for additional sample layering.

Project files are included with patterns for each kit demonstrating the balance and combination of sounds that can be achieved, and to act as a starting point for your productions.

Each Kit features subtle mix and fx customization to maximize its playability whilst maintaining its balance in the mix and will work perfectly with other external ingredients to create a fantastic track.

Inspiration for Deep Tone includes artists such as Dusky,  Groove Armada, Joris Voorn, Detroit Swindle, Hot Since 82, and the Classic Deep House artists from the 1990s.

Note: To get the most from this collection you will need either Maschine 1.8, Maschine 2.0+ or Ableton Live 9.

Niche Audio are proud to present “Naked Techno” –  an authentic collection of 15  professionally engineered, mixed and produced Techno kits inspired by three decades of the best melodic Detroit and European Techno.

Each Kit has been created from scratch in both Maschine and Ableton Live formats to maximize the use of onboard effects, compression and usability, creating some of the most flexible and inspiring expansions for these DAW’s yet to be heard.

Expect to find 13 Kits with up to 16 samples in each, including Cool processed Drums, Angular Percussion, Dark and Atmospheric Pads and Chords, Subsonic Basses and Ethereal FX, combining to create a unique and involving sound palette which inspires and excites.

Also included are 2 additional special kits which feature exquisite Bass and Special Fx samples for additional sample layering.

Patterns are included for each kit demonstrating the balance and combination of sounds that can be achieved, and to act as a starting point for your productions.

Each Kit features subtle mix and fx customization to maximize its playability whilst maintaining its balance in the mix and will work perfectly with other external ingredients to create a fantastic track.

Inspiration for Naked Techno includes artists and labels such as Jeff Mills, Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Larry Heard,  Trentemoller, Adam Beyer and Carl Craig, R+S, Redplanet, UR, Bellboy, Music Man, Soma, Aquatrax etc.

Note: To get the most from this collection you will need either Maschine 1.8, Maschine 2.0+ or Ableton Live 9.

Most 909 sample packs are unprocessed recordings using variations of the 909s drum tunings and decays. Others are passively sampled through some kind of analog summing buss, a console, or recorded to analog tape. These are great and cover a lot of bases for musicians. However, the vast majority of records made with real 909 drums have processing on them, sometimes huge amounts of EQ and compression have been used on the 909 sounds. The great thing is, even with copious amounts of processing the909 doesn't lose its character, on the contrary processing can seriously enhance a 909 in all areas, and of course make it dangerously punchy! Processing can also make the 909 deep, moody, and oozing with vibe!

At Niche Audio we believe the 909 when processed and abused through the right gear takes its vibe to another level! We felt such a909 sample collection was missing - a 909 sample pack lovingly created and saturated with vibe and character, along with user flexibility! That is what we intended…and we believe this collection succeeds in capturing the soul of one of the most legendary analog drum machines ever made, and processed by some of the best boutique hardware around.

What is in the Pack?

This is not your every day average 909 sample pack - this really is so much more! Every single drum hit has been processed by an assortment of boutique (and low end) gear for maximum authentic vibe. The hardware used includes a SSL 900 AW mixing console, and original UAD 1170, Distressors compression, DBX 165, along with Focusrite EQ. Of course, we’ve also included a non processed kit recorded via very high end convertors. Vibe, not just quality is what this pack is all about. One of the kits even uses the exact same budget Mackie mixer used by thousands of dance record producers in the 90s. Authenticity, if its worth doing, its worth doing it right!

All samples were recorded at 96 kHz and only the best sample rate conversion was used for down sampling. No samples were loudness limited, and all samples importantly are set to a level -4db, allowing your plugins to breathe and have room to manoeuvre, and thats why you need them in your armoury!

Although easy enough for Ableton users to design their own custom kits, Maschine users can take advantage of its intuitive tagging features. All Niche Audio samples are fully tagged, making it a breeze to create your own custom kits. Simply hit the samples tag, BeatMachines and then click the appropriate tag for the drum you want. Then click the kick drum tag and all the kick drums from only that pack will display, allowing you to create your own 909 kits within minutes!

How about blending some SSL processed drums with Moog filtered ones, or try a pure-path snare along with a heavily UAD compressed one! The possibilities for unique 909 combinations are endless, especially when you add your own processing!

Processing Used In Detail

Zeds Dead

Medium saturated kit with various sounds processed through a Mooger Fooger, Summit Audio TLA-50 Tube Levelling Amplifier, ZEDR 16 EQ, Styromon Blue Sky Reverb, and a Moog Voyager Filter section.

Drum The Beat

Medium driven kit processed through a Mooger Fooger, Sequential Circuits Pro One filter, Summit Audio TLA-50Levelling Tube Amplifier, ZEDR16 EQ, Strymon Blue Sky Reverb and El Capistan Delay, and an Oto Machines Biscuit.

Tape Driven

Well, not quite, we recorded a kit using a Revox B77 quarter inch tape machine, but scrapped it in favour of the UHE Satin plugin which seems to have been made for the 909! Some drums were driven hard, others moderately. Some of the drum sounds also received additional processing via high quality EQ plugins as well as a Focusrite ISA 430.

Drum Step

A simple but punchy 909 kit suitable for many genres including Drum N Bass and Dub Step, House and Techno. Processing on some of the sounds includes a Summit Audio TLA-100A, and the EQ section of a Mind Print Dual Channel.

Classic One

Very subtle processing on all drum sounds via an API 2500 compressor just to add a little depth. A set of the hats and one of the claps were processed via an Avalon U5 DI box. Almost a pure untreated 909 kit.

Solid State

Kit EQ'ed through an SSL AWS 900. Clap 2 was completely squashed by the onboard compressor to add a different flavour one of the claps. A simple but effective 909 kit suitable for almost any genre of dance music.

State Solid

A Variation of Solid State. Again the entire kit was processed and EQ'ed through an SSL AWS 900s.

XOXO

We don't discriminate against equipment, its all about vibe!. Inexpensive gear was the staple of the majority of dance music producers during the 90's. Of course the 909 was popular but so was equipment like Mackie mixers. This kit re-creates the 90's 909 and Mackie VLZ Pro mixer sound popular with dance producers during the 90's. All drum were processed via the mixers EQ.

The Kick, Snare, and Toms were driven hard to achieve the gritty overloaded sound. We also added a touch of reverb on some of the drum sounds via an Ensoniq DP4. Basic gear, but many thousands of dance records were produced with this combination of equipment during the 90s.

Generation X

Classic 90's grungy driven kit. Ideal starting point for any Deep House, Detroit Techno, House, and Tech HouseProducers. For this one we set up an Avalon U5 DI, TLA 100A, and a Mooger Fooger LPF. An Oto Biscuit was also used to create variations for the Clap, Hats, and Cymbals. No EQ processing was used on this kit.

Generation Y

This one uses the exact same signal path and hardware as Generation X but all settings including those on the 909 were adjusted.

Pure

Simply pure untreated 909. All sounds DI'ed through an Avalon U5 in passive mode then straight to the convertor. If you need a high quality untreated 909 kit this one is very good place to start.

Passive SSL

No EQ or any other processing. Almost a pure unprocessed kit but with a little touch of the SSL console sound.

Face Off

An in your face, tough 909 kit heavily processed through an array of equipment including the SSL AWS900 channel EQs andBuss Compressor, Original UA 1176 Compressor, DBX 165 Compressor, Distressor and Focusrite EQ.

Face On

A much tamer version of Face Off using the exact same hardware. All console, hardware and 909 settings were adjusted.

Vegas

Even though we have lots of outboard stuff we love plugins to. for this kit we recorded the 909 straight through the Avalon and in to the convertor. Then we transferred the sounds to Xfer Nerve drum machine to use some of direct wav manipulating and filter features. Then we piled a heap of hi quality EQ and compression plugs to create a kit which has a Deep House, 2 Step feel.

Important Tip

Some of these kits really shine when sent to a compressed bus. Drive some of those compressors hard and you can really hear the character the boutique processing. Yes…were talking about that sound!

About Niche Audio

Niche Audio is the label for producers looking for top flight mix ingredients and perfectly processed Maschine and Ableton Live expansion packs in contemporary styles and genres, mixed and engineered with precision, allowing you total flexibility and inspiration to take your music to the next level!

Focusing on one shot drums, bass, music and fx packs - Niche Audio delivers custom built kits within each native software instrument, including project files, patterns and the one shot samples themselves to give you perfect flexibility and inspiration every time.

Our royalty free samples have been carefully selected for maximum authenticity and we use only the very best studio equipment and seasoned producers and audio engineers for our projects.

Note: Please ensure you have the latest update of the Maschine/Ableton Software to ensure successful installation.

Niche Audio present ‘Prima Tech House’ - a collection of 15 Tech House kits inspired by the current scene, as well as giving a nod to the classic Tech House sound.  Each Kit has been created from scratch for both Maschine and Ableton Live formats which maximises the use of the host software's onboard effects and compression.

Our Niche Audio genre packs are highly editable super presets allowing producers to get right to the DNA of the patterns and sounds, editing MIDI, samples, and mix.  The kits are mixed just like a record with EQ, Compression, Delay and Reverb keeping the producer focused on the music and allowing instant sample changes in the mix.

Producers can use any of the kits or projects as a starting point to get their ideas down fast. Easily edit some midi notes, perhaps swap some samples and within minutes a completely new kit and pattern has emerged indistinguishable from the original.

Expect to find 13 Kits with 16 samples in each, including Cool processed Drums, Omni Percussion, Smooth Pads and Chords, Subsonic Basses, Vocal Hits and Special FX. Also included are 2 additional special kits which feature Synth Tones and Special FX samples for additional sample layering. All of this combines to create an involving sound palette intended to inspire and excite the producer/songwriter.

Five project files are included to act as a starting point for your productions. Each Kit features subtle mix and FX customization to maximize its playability whilst maintaining its balance in the mix.

Note: To get the most from this collection you will need either Maschine 1.8, Maschine 2.0+ or Ableton Live 9.

Niche Audio is proud to present another top notch Genre Specific Maschine & Ableton Live pack. ‘Dubstep Supercharged’ - is a collection of 15 totally authentic Dubstep kits for a new generation of Dubsteppers. Taking its lead from artists such as Barely Alive, Zomboy, Pegboard Nerds, Skrillex, Must Die, Far Too Loud, and 501, the packs sound focusses on the clubbier side of the genre.

Dubstep Supercharged was primarily designed for the ultimate hands on experience when used in conjunction with a pad controller, or keyboard. All sounds are meticulously created and sampled one shots which then utilise choke groups enabling sounds to be cut off at the precise moment another sound/pad is triggered. The result is instant inspiration and gratification infusing the user with the ability to create mind boggling variations in real time. Jamming the samples via your pads or your keyboard in real time is a highly addictive and enjoyable experience - we guarantee it!

Producers can also use any of the 13 kits or, 13 colour coded projects as a starting point to get their ideas down fast. Easily edit some midi notes, perhaps swap some samples and within minutes a completely new kit and pattern has emerged indistinguishable from the original. Whilst you can use any BPM you wish, the pack was designed around the optimum Dubstep tempo of 140.

Expect to find 13 Kits with 16 samples in each, including processed Drums, Piercing Basses, Hard Hitting Wobbles and Mid Tones, Chords, Vocal Hits and Special FX. Also included are 13 colour coded projects to act as a starting point for your productions. 2 special kits which feature a bank of vocal hits and Special FX samples for additional sample layering. All of this combines to create an involving sound palette intended to inspire and excite the Dubstep producer.

Note: To get the most from this collection you will need either Maschine 1.8, Maschine 2.0+ or Ableton Live 9

When Niche Audio creates a Maschine and Ableton expansion pack, the bar we set ourselves is very high. However, with Sublime Techno we aimed to go even higher. We went for a very modern, punchy sound with classic elements, all of it sampled using hi end analogue hardware.  Then we took all those sounds and constructed expertly programmed and mixed kits intended to not only present you with the best possible mixed and programmed producer kits, but also to inspire and help you create your own masterpieces.  Lets not forget we had to make it genre specific. This was really quite a tall order but we achieved it and are delighted to bring you one of our best custom packs for Maschine and Ableton live, which we named Sublime Techno.

Without wishing to let our competition know what synths we used all we can say is we used a number of excellent analog hardware synths for over 90% of the sound content inside this pack. Only a small handful of the sounds we chose were digitally sourced. Every single sound has been carefully chosen to work with any Techno sub-genre but of course it will also work well for producers creating other genres including all forms of House music. Many top producers intentionally go for sound packs that don’t conform to their genre to help their sound stand out (yes it works). One of the most remarkable things when you listen to SublimeTechno is the fact that no drum machines, or drum samples from any other source were used.  All the drum sounds are from analog synths we sampled. Hearing is believing!

What your hearing is a sound that generally cant be easily achieved via VST plugins. Sublime Techno’s sound oozes massive amounts of character which can really help your productions stand out from the VST crowd. Check out all the demos for the proof!. Pay close attention to all the detailed sounds that pop out and imagine what you could do with this pack in your productions.

For Maschine and Ableton LIve Users Sublime Techno will bring you a wealth of useable sounds including many classically familiar sounds but created with a modern edge. Punchy kicks and basses that cut through the mix as well as some serious deep subs. Hats that glide along the top range and some seriously cool sounding percussion elements to enhance your drums. The percussion elements also make for excellent melodic parts when played across the keyboard. There’s also Synth and Chord hits, Drones, and FX. All of it brand new, unique and exclusive sounds.

Everything is of course expertly programmed and mixed using the hosts softwares built in sequencer and processors allowing you to edit the midi and sculpt the sounds to your liking in minutes. You can literally transform any kit to your own creation quickly by simply editing some of the midi. Our midi patterns whilst excellent are there to inspire and give you ideas, but if you wish you can use them as they are because of course all sounds and patterns are royalty free.

Specific contents for Maschine include 10 starter projects, and 17 groups. Five of the groups consist of a bank of kicks, percussion, chords and pads, Drones and FX, and various synth one shots giving you instant access to a wealth of sounds not used in the other 12 kits..

Specific Contents for Ableton Live Include 12 starter projects, 17 drum racks, and 51 instrument/simpler racks. The live version has the exact same content but we use Instrument racks for some of the chromatic
sounds.

Niche Audio are proud to present ‘House Arrest’, the consummate sample collection for House Producers worldwide.

‘House Arrest’ - is a collection of 23 authentic House focused kits aimed at producers who lean toward the House genre. The aim is to provide House producers with a wide range of expertly processed kits for maximum inspiration and playability. Whether your in to Old Skool, New Skool,  Deep, Jackin, Straight Up, Main Room or Progressive House you will find some great musical ingredients in this pack.

This pack takes its sound from a wide variety of labels including, Dirty Bird, Whore House, Zulu, Spinnin, Kompakt, Toolroom, UR,  and Fnac amongst others.

House Arrest comes complete with 17 inspirational track ready grooves to adapt in to your music productions or Dj set. Seven special kits provide the essential additional rhodes and synth hits, sweeps, FX, and cymbals that add the essential icing on the cake to your music.

Most kits makes use of the bundled Native Instruments Massive synth for bass lines, synth lines and chord stabs. Ableton Live users will find the exact midi patterns loaded and ready to add their own synths and samplers,  as well as the various parts which have been converted to audio loops. Also included for all users is a custom designed set of 25 NI Massive presets for use with the pack or any of your other productions.

As well as inspirational drum patterns we have also included plenty of cut up vocals, pitched hooks, shouts and other vocal elements. Overall this pack will provide you with a go-to sound collection for any of your House music productions.

Although you get full construction kit patterns and grooves with each kit, it’s the sounds themselves that will provide you with the most inspiration as at Niche we go by the ethos “All Killer, No Filler”, which means each and every sound has been hand picked for its authentic flavor, usability and inspiration in its own right, and you will be using these sounds in your music for years to come.

Note: Please ensure you have the latest update of the Maschine Software to ensure successful installation.

Deep and Jackin Garage brings you a world of bump, funk and shuffle which spans underground Garage, classic Chicago and West Coast House influences.

Niche Audio have enrolled Scott Diaz, another top notch and on the money record producer who has created a 100% authentic Deep & Jackin Garage producer pack for Maschine and Ableton Live.  Like all our other packs, Deep And Jackin Garage is akin to having a master genre guru sitting with you in the studio - helping you focus entirely on the music.

The 13 included kits serve up some seriously swung drums, re-sampled analog basslines, authentic chord stabs and jack-injected vocals in 24bit WAV format - all inspired by the very best old school House & Garage artists including Dusky, Huxley, Medlar and James Dexter, and labels such as Lost My Dog, Large Music and Local Talk. The 2 additional special kits provide you with 16 vocal and 16 FX sounds which often provides the icing on the cake. Overall this pack includes 244 inspirational samples and will provide you with a go-to sound collection for any Jackin House and Deep  production.

These Deep and Jackin producer samples can be effortlessly swapped out for your own samples within seconds, along with the ability to edit any of the included midi patterns and sounds. Within a few minutes you have will stamp your own identity and creative ideas on to a kit making it totally unrecognizable from the original. This is what Niche Audio is all about - We don't want anything getting in the way of your creativity and you won't find any other sample packs out there quite like this - Guaranteed!

A fresh look at Drum and Bass from Niche Audio, DnB Skyline is a new pack of samples, patterns and kits which have been crafted with the producer in mind to offer maximum creativity and inspiration.

Designed to work perfectly in Maschine 2.0 and Ableton Live 9, this deep and atmospheric sound palette includes 13 Projects with multiple arrangements, 13 Kits, 288 Inspirational and melody matched samples, and 5 special kits including sliced classic breaks, Subs and Fx.

All kits have been produced using the on-board effects within Ableton live and Maschine, mixed perfectly and including full reference patterns which gives you a head start when mixing up these sounds within your arrangements, and it’s all killer, no filler!

DnB Skyline is a pack that reflects the many paths DnB has taken over the years and will be useable for those inspired by artists including D Bridge, Calibre, Memro and a huge list of artists and labels that have forged the sound of Drum and Bass over the last 2 decades.

From dark and menacing subs, through lush chords, pianos, strings and melodies – DnB Skyline is a moody, melancholic and atmospheric collection for the Drum and Bass Producers of tomorrow.

Concept

There are a number of 808 sample packs around; from basic packs, to extensively sampled 808’s consisting of thousands of samples, covering every possible nuance of the 808’s drum sounds. However, none of them have been extensively processed in the context of full-production kit design, using the latest top flight processors. Thousands of static 808 samples are all very well, but these days, you will probably need to heavily process an 808 if you want modern, punchy drums for your production. Planet 808 gives you this in the form of inspiring, authentic, and vibe-driven 808 kits for any genre of electronic music. We created this pack for musicians and producers who understand the sum of the parts created from the same source means identity and vibe for your track!

The Samples

Straight from the Niche Audio factory, comes this superbly sampled, edited, and processed 808 expansion pack. This pack has been deeply processed for Maschine 2 and Ableton Live, with additional sample patches available for other soft samplers. We took our original in-house Roland TR808, and sampled each of its drum sounds multiple times in various states of tuning and decay. We then set about constructing unique 808 kits whilst processing each and every sample in context, using numerous state of the art processors to give each kit its own unique flavour. The result is a pack full of high-quality, punchy, and modern 808 style kits, suitable for any kind of genre including; Deep House, Techno, Club, Bass House, Minimal, Tech House, Tribal, RNB and Hip Hop. Of course we haven’t forgotten, some producers just want a guaranteed high-quality sampled 808 drum machine, so we have included three untreated pure 808 sampled kits as standard.

The Kits

Inside you will find thirteen kits, as well as two special kits; consisting of an assortment of percussion and low end subs ideal for complimenting the standard kits.

If you like bass heavy action this pack makes good use of of re-tuned 808 toms, congas, and kicks to create sub bombs, basses and tribal melodies. The tuned percussion gives you the ability to create pseudo melodies and add a deep tribal, percussive element to your drums. If you switch any of those sounds to keyboard mode you will find the creative doors opening wide. Try using some of the pitched congas and toms for chords and melodies, or a low tom for a sub bass line. The results can be incredibly interesting and inspiring.

Each kit has four starter patterns to help you get working. The patterns have intentionally been created with a less is best policy making it more comfortable to evaluate a kit along with your track. We have four untreated 808 kits for the purists and the rest have been embellished with various degrees of processing. Dubbed or Silky could be ideal kits for a House/Deep House production. Edge takes us on a pumping, almost techno vibe with its driving sub bass. Daz, one of the most heavily processed kits could be ideal for an Electro House, or Techy style track, or how about Break - as the name suggests it could be used in a Breaks, Dub Step or 80’s style Electro track. These are just guides, essentially any of the kits can be used in any genre.

Tags (Maschine only)

Of course we make it easy for you to enjoy Planet 808 and get the full use of it for years to come. It’s fully tagged making it a breeze to find and replace sounds from the same pack or construct your own unique kits in minutes. of course the samples can be used in any of your productions so we made it easy for you to find them.

Planet 808

is much more than a drum sample pack. This is a modern, punchy sound set using very high quality processed and non processed 808 sounds expertly sculpted in to highly inspiring Maschine and Ableton Live kits. Ultimately this pack screams character and authenticity. Its a collection of producer ready 808 kits and sounds which which will become a go to valuable asset in the library of any producer fro years to come.

Tip

Try using some of the percussion and bass tones in keyboard mode. This allows you to create interesting melodic and even chord phrases from 808 tones. Maschine users can do this by simply switching Maschine to keyboard mode. Ableton users can right click the Drum Rack channel - extract chain - and then select the new drum rack panel and click ungroup to convert to a simpler instance with the required sound included.

Niche Audio is proud to present our latest journey into the world of the House Underground with a full fat collection of Dirty Bass House samples, primed and prepared to jettison your inspiration levels to a new plateau. It isn't just that we place all those samples in fully processed mixed kits and projects complete with midi data and song starters, Its also the fact that our genre packs are made up of sounds created specifically for that genre, by producers who are already on the scene and creating credible releases in their own right. These two aspects combined create a powerful and inspirational tool which the producers of today demand.

Inside Dirty Bass House you will find an inspiring collection of punchy Drums, Chords, Synths, FX, Vocals and some of the deepest Bass sounds released to date.  Designed specifically and exclusively for the pack, the samples are arranged into kits for Maschine and Ableton live. Each kit or project loads with an excellent choice of conceptual midi patterns allowing you to instantly evaluate the sounds in perfect context and start making great music.

If your feeling inspired, or need to start a track with a particular vibe - Dirty Bass House has you covered. You can tweak and change the samples, Fx, mix and patterns to your heart’s content, but you can start working with the right sounds immediately, helping to avoid your moment of creativity being lost. Everything about a Niche genre pack is about getting and keeping you in the creative zone, from the samples, patterns, and to the perfectly mixed kits.

For Maschine users the pack has been fully tagged making it a breeze to switch samples from the same pack or any Niche pack they may own. Each of the 15 kits and 5 projects have also been colour coded. Ableton users will find 15 projects, 15 drum racks and 62 instruments. Of course Ableton users have all the functionality of Maschine users and can hot swap samples and tweak every parameter of a rack or project.  Both formats include 2 special kits consisting of specifically designed vocal, bass and stab kits.

Dirty Bass House is another Niche Audio pack which screams authenticity, character and functionality. If you make music that requires the type of vibe that has been igniting the clubs of the western hemisphere in the last year, then look no further. The kits and samples can quickly be transformed, edited or replaced to create music from the deepest House to Detroit Techno in minutes. Regardless of how you use Dirty Bass House, even if it were just the raw samples, it’s destined to be a go to resource for years to come.

2 Step Garage from Niche Audio serves up a bumpin’ selection of 13 diverse and expertly produced kits which will allow producers worldwide to start creating inspirational Garage jams immediately.

Taking influence from legendary producers such as MJ Cole, El-B and Artful Dodger, this package contains over 200 authentic samples in pristine 24bit and seamlessly brings together the full spectrum of sounds, effortlessly running the line between classic UKG vibes and modern trends. Niche Audio have enrolled Scott Diaz, another top notch producer who has created a 100% authentic 2 Step Garage pack for Maschine and Ableton Live.

Combining the dusty flavour of the old-skool with nu-skool production techniques and sound design, the samples are as authentic as it gets - sexy and soulful chord progressions, editable guitar and Rhodes riffs, flexin’ underground beats, pitched vocal cut-ups,  vintage organs, grimey stabs and resampled analog subs and basses.

These 2 Step Garage samples can be effortlessly swapped out for your own sounds within seconds, along with the ability to edit any of the included midi patterns and sounds. Within a few minutes you have will stamp your own identity and creative ideas on to a kit making it totally unrecognizable from the original. This is what Niche Audio is all about - We don't want anything getting in the way of your creativity and you won't find any other sample packs out there quite like this - Guaranteed!

Content

Inside you will find thirteen standard kits, as well as two special kits; consisting of an assortment of vocal cuts and FX ideal for complimenting the standard kits. The Maschine version includes five starter projects and fifteen kits all with comprehensive midi patterns. The Ableton version includes thirteen project files and fifteen Drum Racks also with comprehensive midi patterns. In addition there are fifty six simpler presets making the pack highly versatile for all you Abletons out there.

Tags (Maschine Only)

Of course we make it easy for you to enjoy 2 Step Garage and get the full use of it for years to come. It’s fully tagged making it a breeze to find and replace sounds from the same pack or construct your own unique kits in minutes. If your one of those who has more than one Niche Maschine pack you will know how useful it is to zone in to sounds from any Niche audio pack.

Inspired by the Melodic, Bass Driven and Classic House of Shadowchilds radio show on Londons Rinse FM, Shadow House is a collection which is full of inspiration from the current sound of the underground House movement. The brief was to create a pack consisting of sounds and patterns that could form a comprehensive progressive DJ set alongside being a “go-to” Studio resource. We found the inspiration and then set about creating a bunch of authentic samples, kits and patterns, which we believe faithfully emulates the genre.

Shadow House is an incredible collection of kits designed for Ableton Live 9 and Maschine2 ranging from warm up mood changers to peak time floor fillers. All samples and patterns have been expertly programmed to instantly inspire you whatever music making mood your in. Each kit or project loads with an excellent choice of conceptual midi patterns allowing you to instantly evaluate the sounds in perfect context and start making great music.

Featuring Chopped Vocal FX, Deep Synths, Crunchy and Fat Drums, Classic Strings, and Subliminal Bass Tones, alongside a wealth of One Shot Drums, Stabs and FX.

If your in need of an injection of inspiration, or want to start a track with a particular vibe - Shadow House has you covered. You can tweak and change the samples, Fx, mix and patterns to your heart’s content, or you can start working with the right sounds immediately, avoiding any moments of creative delusion. Everything about a Niche genre pack is about getting and keeping you in the creative zone, from the samples, patterns, and the fully mixed kits.

Shadow House is another Niche Audio pack which screams vibe and authenticity. Check out the demo kit and the main demo to find out more about the type of sounds that you can expect in this pack, and invest in the best with Niche Audio custom producer packs and authentic sample collections.

In Detail

Maschine users can expect a fully tagged and colour coded sample pack consisting of 15 groups, and 10 starter projects. Ableton users will find 13 starter projects, 15 drum racks, and 48 simpler presets. Each pack contains over 100 midi patterns. All content is royalty free.

 A collection of authentic Deep grooves and afterhours moods, ‘Soulfuric House’ from Niche Audio serves up 13 emotive kits influenced by a wide range of artists including Detroit Swindle, Milton Jackson and Jimpster.

Inside Soulfuric House you will find an outstanding and exclusive set of lovingly processed samples including melodic pads, re-sampled chords, pinpoint basses and groovin vocal hooks, plus a serious selection of finely crafted drum hits.

As usual with Niche Audio you can expect fully integrated samples for Maschine and Ableton Live, expertly processed and crafted with care and attention – with the goal of inspiring your productions and providing you with a ready to go palette of pro sounds and samples from which to draw from so you are always fired up and ready to go.

These kits have been created for us by Scott Diaz, a consummate producer with an eye for detail and a guy who is constantly at the forefront when it comes to Organic, Deep, Soulful and Jackin House Music.

Check out the audio demos to sample the full pack flavours and experience the way Niche Audio packs are put together. More than sample packs, these are fully mixed inspirational building blocks and as usual are fully tagged for Maschine - all processing is using Native effects for maximum flexibility.

Whether you are making Underground, Deep, Soulful or Jackin Organic House – Soulfuric from Niche is a unique collection that should be part of your studio setup.