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  • Joonas Ylänne Releases Buttons From Hell – Free Decent Sampler Percussion Instrument

    Joonas Ylänne Releases Buttons From Hell – Free Decent Sampler Percussion Instrument

    Joonas Ylänne has released Buttons From Hell, a free experimental percussion instrument for Decent Sampler users.

    What began as an idea to record an instrument through a cassette recorder evolved into a sound design journey focused on the raw clicks, clacks, and mechanical thuds of everyday buttons and switches.

    Mechanical Sounds Turned Industrial Percussion

    Rather than recording traditional instruments, Joonas became fascinated with the tactile noise of objects like guitar pedal switches, light switches, power strips, and computer keyboards. Microphones were placed so close to the buttons that sometimes his fingers barely fit between the mic and the switch. Once captured, these small mechanical sounds were transformed through saturation and effects into gritty industrial percussion, metallic hits, and thudding impacts.

    Visual Interface Reflects the Sound

    To match the rugged and mechanical character of the instrument, Joonas avoided stock GUI layouts and instead designed a fully custom interface using vector graphics and photography. The unique visual design enhances the user experience and reflects the industrial aesthetic of the samples.

    Requires Decent Sampler

    Buttons From Hell runs in Decent Sampler, a free sampler plugin created by David Hilowitz. Decent Sampler is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux in VST, AU, and standalone formats. It offers an easy and accessible way to load custom sample-based instruments.

    Free Download

    Buttons From Hell percussion instrument for Decent Sampler is available now as a free download (donations welcomed) on the Joonas Ylänne Gumroad.

  • Bitwig Releases Free Brazilian Percussion Loops Pack

    Bitwig Releases Free Brazilian Percussion Loops Pack

    Bitwig has released a new free loop pack titled Brazilian Percussion Loops, bringing the vibrant energy of Brazil’s rich rhythmic heritage straight into your DAW.

    The collection is available for free to Bitwig Studio, Producer, or Essentials users with an active Upgrade Plan. This collection offers a diverse selection of professionally recorded loops.

    A Diverse Range of Percussion Instruments

    The pack includes 460 curated loops featuring 15 different percussion instruments. From familiar elements like snare, conga, and bongo to the more exotic sounds of berimbau, udu, shaker, and cabasa, every loop is full of authentic groove and flavor. Each loop has been edited for smooth looping and slicing, making it ideal for creative use in both studio production and live performance.

    Evolve Your Rhythms

    With rhythmic variations, fills, and odd-length loops, this package goes beyond standard 4/4 grooves. Drop loops into Bitwig’s Clip Launcher and explore endless rhythmic combinations, transitions, and jam sessions. You can use the sounds on electronic, pop, experimental, or cinematic projects; these loops can inject life into your percussion layers.

    Features

    • 467 high-quality percussion loops
    • 15 unique Brazilian instruments
    • 527 MB of content
    • Integration with Bitwig Studio, Producer, or Essentials (active Upgrade Plan required)

    Free Download

    Brazilian Percussion Loops is available as a free download directly from Bitwig for eligible users. More information on the Bitwig website.

  • Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio Is Free for a Limited Time

    Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio Is Free for a Limited Time

    For a limited time, Plugin Boutique is offering Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio as a free download. Normally a paid product, this percussion-focused virtual instrument is now available at no cost for a short time—don’t miss out.

    A Rhythmic Journey Through Africa and Latin America

    Bloom Drum Percussion Lite delivers a vibrant palette of organic percussion sounds drawn from African and Latin traditions. The collection includes hand-played instruments like djembes, congas, bongos, timbales, and berimbaus, each carefully captured using high-end analog gear and modern production techniques. These rich and diverse percussive textures bring authenticity and depth to your compositions.

    You’ll find everything from the resonant power of surdos to the crisp nuances of shakers and samba whistles. Whether you’re scoring cinematic soundscapes or adding groove to electronic tracks, this instrument gives your music movement and life.

    Ready-to-Play Presets and Intuitive Control

    The plugin includes 75 expertly designed presets, showcasing rhythmic patterns, one-shots, and loops that are instantly playable and synced to your host tempo. A flexible sequencer and four powerful macros: Drive, Slap Delay, Multi Delay, and Lo-Fi — let you easily shape your sound.

    Use the white keys to trigger samples and loops, while the black keys allow playback tweaks like half/double time, reverse, and pitch shifts. The UI is simple but expressive, and users can now import their own samples for personalized setups.

    Effects and Modifiers

    Three built-in effects modules provide creative sound sculpting:

    • Noise – Add texture and grit
    • Dynamics – Control transients and shape your mix with compression and gating
    • Reverb – Choose between Hall, Plate, and Spring for spatial depth

    Each of the 14 sample keys is supported by modifiers and FX chains, letting you develop rich percussion textures that feel alive and evolving.

    System Requirements

    • macOS 10.15 or higher (Intel & Apple Silicon native)
    • Windows 7 or higher (64-bit only)
    • Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
    • Compatible with major DAWs including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, and more

    Free Download

    Bloom Drum Percussion Lite by Excite Audio can be downloaded for free at Plugin Boutique using the coupon code g032itmp during checkout. Offer valid for a limited time.