Expansion - Basement Era preset pack artwork for MASCHINE and BATTERY

Expansion - Basement Era: East Coast Boom Bap Sample Pack

Expansion - Basement Era is a Native Instruments preset expansion of East Coast boom bap drums, one-shots and melodic kits for MASCHINE and BATTERY.

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01Overview

Expansion - Basement Era focuses on the jazzy, sample-driven sound of classic East Coast hip hop. The library combines drum hits, one-shots and layered melodic samples, including bass, ensemble, flute, horn hooks, guitar licks and vintage keyboard chord stabs. Its material is organized by key, which makes it easier to pull sounds into a track that already has a tonal center. Producers working on vinyl-style beats will find a mix of gritty drums and dusty texture sounds to build a classic boom bap groove.

Best for

Boom bap beats
Jazzy hip hop drums
Vinyl-style sampling
Melodic hip hop loops
Lo-fi hip hop production

Developer: Native Instruments
Category: Expansion Packs
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

East Coast hip hop and boom bap sound inspired by classic 80s and 90s production
50 MASCHINE Kits and 57 BATTERY Kits with layered, melodic samples
272 drums covering kicks, snares, claps, hi hats, toms and percussion
528 one-shots including bass, ensemble, flute, horn and guitar sounds
Melodic samples organized by key for easier harmonic matching
Crisp snares and FX for gritty, head-nodding beats
Trimmable drum decays to fit any track
Dusty, crackling vinyl sounds for texture and warmth

03In depth

Boom Bap Sound and Character

Native Instruments describes the expansion as a tribute to the late 80s and early 90s East Coast sound, when producers built beats from jazz and soul records. The sample set includes bass guitar and ensemble one-shots, jazzy flute and horn hooks, funky guitar licks and vintage keyboard chord stabs. Crisp snares and FX are included for gritty, head-nodding beats, and dusty, crackling vinyl sounds add warmth and an authentic feel.

The melodic material is organized by key, so hooks and chords can be matched to the key of your track more quickly.

Drum Kits and Sample Breakdown

The expansion contains 50 MASCHINE Kits and 57 BATTERY Kits packed with layered, melodic samples. The drum content totals 272 drums and 528 one-shots, with 70 kick drums, 55 snares, 15 claps, 117 hi hats, 89 percussion sounds, 30 shakers and 49 toms, plus one cymbal.

Drum decays can be trimmed to fit a track, which helps when shaping the length of hits in a dense arrangement.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Native Instruments
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Expansion - Basement Era?

The MASCHINE content requires the latest version of the MASCHINE software, and the BATTERY content requires the latest version of BATTERY. Loops and samples work in any DAW.

Can I use Expansion - Basement Era in Kontakt?

No. Expansions cannot be used in Kontakt.

What is included in the drum sample set?

The drum content includes 70 kick drums, 55 snares, 15 claps, 1 cymbal, 117 hi hats, 89 percussion sounds, 30 shakers and 49 toms, for 272 drums in total.