Funky Drummer Break Tribute Pack – Free DNB Sample Pack [Free Download]

If you're after a free Funky Drummer break Drum & Bass sample pack, you’re in for a proper treat—this one’s iconic for a reason.

The Funky Drummer Break is a piece of sampled music history. Originally played by the one and only Clyde Stubblefield for James Brown in 1970, this break has been flipped, chopped, and looped across more genres than you can name. And now, it's yours—ready for your next DNB banger.

Whether you’re going for gritty rollers, vibey liquid, or heavy-hitting halftime, this break just delivers. Tight hats, dusty ghost notes, and THAT kick-snare pocket—it’s pure feel. Some say it’s overused. We say: legends don’t go out of style. You just need the right version.

So we got to work—pulled the break from vinyl, gave it a clean-up, and processed 20 different versions that keep its character intact but ready for 174BPM pressure. Let’s go.

Download The Funky Drummer Break Tribute Pack (Free Drum & Bass Sample Pack)

KAN Funky Drummer Break Tribute Pack 21 Samples Total (15.7MB) Download

What’s Inside the Funky Drummer Break Tribute Pack?

• 21 Drum Loop Samples in total (15.7MB)
  
  
• Original Funky Drummer Vinyl Sample: Cleanly recorded from the original release and treated with light restorative processing to preserve the groove.
  
  
• 20 Processed Breaks at 174BPM: We created a range of cuts—some clean, some reinforced, all punchy. Expect tonal variations, subtle pitch tweaks, and fortified edits with modern drums layered for club weight.
  
  
• WAV format, 24-bit, 44.1kHz, royalty-free.

It’s a small pack, but full of flavour. Whether you layer it under heavier breaks or let it ride upfront, the Funky Drummer always finds its place in the mix.

Why It Still Hits Hard

You can hear Clyde’s human touch in every note. The way he plays with swing—barely behind the beat, never robotic—it’s what gives this break life. Even in the most tech-heavy DNB tracks, that kind of groove cuts through.

With the processed versions in this pack, you get a balance: the old-school feel with modern clarity. Drop it raw in a liquid track, or re-slice it into a snarling minimal stomper. You’ve got options.

Breaks You Can Build Around

In DNB, drums are everything. And few breaks have the kind of musicality that Funky Drummer has. These loops work great alone or under a clean kick-snare setup—especially when you're looking to add a human groove underneath cold digital layers.

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Hope this one inspires something heavy. Big love to Clyde forever. 🥁

All the best,
The KAN Samples Team