After getting back into producing my own tracks again since my last release in 2009, the Dark Rollers collection quickly gave me some elements for me to begin working on a VIP of my latest track. Great stuff here!!
Heard lots of samples but Kan has the best sounding ones with crystal sharp drums and punchy basses that take my productions to another level.
Nice flex of various horn & hard bass sounds, and not corny like most others!
This has a solid set of content with a number of contemporary sounding drums broken down into stems. The components punch through well inside productions. In addition to the break kits are several additional folders for 1 shots including bass, atmospheres, synths and FX. This area is where the pack slightly falls short- mainly due to the lack of variety. There are plenty of strange dark and dystopian sounds- but no balance with softer more ethereal pads or FX. Still very solid as a pack and decent value for money.
Thanks for the great review! Next year we are looking to continue this series and we will be sure to include some more softer / ethereal pads and FX!
Not bad...a few repeat samples from the dark rollers series but overall not bad...
Excellent modern sounds with fantastic new school sound design high levels
Blackout Vol. 1 is an absolute weapon of a drum & bass sample pack, delivers a collection that feels modern, dark, and brutally polished, the kind of toolkit producers reach for when they want tracks that hit with precision and atmosphere. The drum loops are the standout: tight, aggressive, and engineered with that perfect blend of crunch and clarity. The one-shots cut clean through a mix, making it easy to build heavy, rolling grooves from scratch. The bass samples are deep and menacing, with enough movement and character to inspire entire track ideas on their own. Pads and atmospheres add that, industrial tension, giving your project instant mood. KAN came out swinging with this one. If you want a sample pack that injects energy, grit, and professional-grade sound design into your workflow, Blackout Vol. 1 deserves a spot in your arsenal.
Wicked review, thanks for taking the time to write it! :)
These samples are exactly what I was looking for. Great out-of-the-box, and even better as fodder for creative chopping in your DAW of choice.
Dark Rollers 4 is my all time favorite. Dark rollers 4 was my introduction to dark rollers dnb. its still my fav genera.
Excellent quality samples, and a variety of loops and single hits available. Excellent value for money!
This is an excellent sample pack especially the drum loops. The quality is exceptional, hard hitting breaks. I definitely will be ordering other sample packs that are on offer.! 👍🏿