My favorite 90s sample packs for DnB / Jungle Breaks & Beats (Patreon)

If you want your drum n bass / jungle to sound straight out of 1997, time period relevant sound sources are crucial. When it comes to breaks and beats, these OG sample packs are some of my favorites.

1. 160dB Drum & Bass Interface (AMG - 1998)
This sample pack from AMG is FULL of breaks ranging from 165 - 170 BPM. The breaks on here tend to follow the more emerging 2-step pattern from the time it was released, but you will also find some more classic breakbeat-esq sounds on here. This is my GO TO for 2-steppy beats. In addition to breaks, you'll find all sorts of great jazzy instruments, like upright bass samples, woozy rhodes chords, & more. "Time Traveling" by Faith Massive (1999) has some of these jazzy samples all over it. Who Sampled | Faith Massive - Time Traveling | Sample CD Preview 

2. 260dB Drum & Bass Interface (AMG - 1998)
Another AMG sample pack? Yep! These things were just incredible. The follow up to 160dB, 260dB, is a continuation of the genius from the original. Allegedly a lot of sounds from v2 were done in the same recording sessions as 160dB. More 2-steppy beats & more jazzy samples. What else could you want? Who Sampled | Sample CD Preview 

3. Jungle Warfare: Volume 1 (Zero-G - 1995)
Of course the legendary Jungle Warfare is going be on the list. More classic breakbeat oriented than the previous two AMG picks - this should be your go to if you venture more into Jungle territory. Lot of breaks in the lower 158 - 163 BPM range, great for intelligent jungle. Probably the most legendary 90s sample pack for jungle. Who Sampled | Sample CD Preview 

4. David Ruffy's Drums HITCD04 (AMG - 1992)
This is a much older one & while not focused on jungle / dnb, it's a goldmine for great acoustic breakbeats. 140 drum loops / 256 single drum hits - the drum loops are looped up & have great groove - which will translate well one sped up. While my previous picks are already sped up (making for a more "drag and drop" experience) these ones do require you to do some chopping / pitching to get up to speed. Who Sampled: 220 to 319 by Tim Reaper | Sample CD Preview 

Closing

There are so many great sample CD's from the 90s, which alleviated the pain of having to crate dig & sample off vinyl. This is in no way all encompassing, but are my "go-to's" when I need some great drums.