Sound designer Ryu Yabana has released Taped Drum Kits (TDK), a free sample pack featuring 191 analog drum samples recorded through a 1984 SONY TC-FX220 cassette deck. Available now as a “$0+” download, TDK brings warmth, character, and authentic analog texture to any beatmaker’s library.
This collection captures the raw essence of classic drum machines and grooveboxes, processed entirely through tape and enhanced with SP-404MK2 effects. The result is a set of deeply textured, mix-ready samples ideal for lo-fi, hip-hop, electronic, or experimental production.
What’s Inside the Pack
Taped Drum Kits includes:
- 16 Kicks: Deep, warm, and punchy
- 40 Snares: From crisp cracks to full-bodied hits
- 26 Claps: Saturated, layered claps with vintage tone
- 13 Cymbals: Shimmering crashes and rides through tape
- 17 Closed Hi-Hats: Tight and textured
- 14 Open Hi-Hats: Airy with natural tape decay
- 65 Percussion hits: A diverse range of clicks, percs, and tonal elements
All 191 samples have been carefully sculpted, cleaned, and processed for immediate use.
The Tape Alchemy Process
Rather than rely solely on emulations, Ryu Yabana ran every sound through his cassette deck to capture real analog saturation and dynamic response. Final touches were applied using a DAW and the SP-404MK2 for additional texture, bringing together the best of analog warmth and modern detail.
Free Download
Taped Drum Kits analog drum samples collection is available now as a pay-what-you-want download (starting at $0/free). You can grab it from Ryu Yabana’s official Gumroad page.
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