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Leap Expansion - Drum Breaks: Kontakt Drum Loop Library by Native Instruments

Leap Expansion - Drum Breaks is a Kontakt drum expansion from Native Instruments, containing 140 drum loops and breaks and 20 percussion sounds for producing breakbeat-style music.

REQUIRESKontaktHost synth sold separately

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AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique

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01Overview

Leap Expansion - Drum Breaks from Native Instruments is a collection of drum loops and breaks built around gritty, vintage-inspired textures. The developer describes the set as combining the raw, organic character of classic breakbeats with a modern sonic twist. It is part of the Leap line of expansions, which are designed to be played and reshaped with pitch, speed and slicing controls. The package requires Kontakt.

Best for

Breakbeat production
Breakbeat drum loops
Electronic drum programming
Sample chopping and slicing
Live loop performance
Textured percussion layers

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

02Key features

What you get

140 drum loops and breaks in one expansion
20 percussion sounds for added texture
Gritty, organic breakbeat character
Pitch, warp and slice controls in Kontakt
Playable performance effects for live experimentation
Available as Stand-alone, VST3, AU and AAX
Supports macOS 13 to 15 and Windows 10 or 11

03In depth

Drum loops and percussion contents

The expansion includes 140 drum sounds and 20 percussion sounds, delivered as a download of about 0.37 GB. The drum material is aimed at breakbeat-style rhythms, with loops that carry the rough, organic feel the developer associates with classic breaks.

Because the sounds are loaded in Kontakt, they can be used as a starting point for rhythm programming, layered with other drum sources, or chopped and rearranged in a sampler workflow.

Playing and shaping the loops in Kontakt

Native Instruments positions the Leap line as a tool for performance and experimentation. Within Kontakt, the loops can be pitched, time-warped and sliced, which makes it practical to adapt a break to a new tempo or key without leaving the instrument.

The developer says the playful performance effects are meant to encourage happy accidents, so the set suits producers who prefer to find ideas by playing rather than programming every hit.

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
Requires	Kontakt

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Leap Expansion - Drum Breaks?

The expansion requires Kontakt. You can use the free Kontakt Player or the full Kontakt application to load and play the sounds.

Which operating systems and plugin formats are supported?

On macOS (64-bit only), it runs as Stand-alone, VST3, AU and AAX on macOS 13, 14 and 15. On Windows (64-bit only), it runs as Stand-alone, VST3 and AAX on Windows 10 or 11.

Do I need an internet connection to use it?

An internet connection is required to download, install and activate the products in the collection. Once installed, the products can be used offline. Certain products may require additional free downloads.