Here are 10 free sample packs for neo-psychedelic soundsAd feature with BandLab Sounds
The woozy, FX-drenched sounds of the 1960s and 1970s psychedelic rock may have fallen out of favour somewhat as synths and dance music took over in the 1980s and 90s, but since the turn of the millennium, guitar bands, alternative and even pop producers have rediscovered the power of psychedelia to add character to their music.
Bands like Tame Impala and MGMT, to name a couple, brought back the sound of dusty amps, crusty synths and guitar pedals, blending them together in new ways to create what you might loosely call neo-psychedelia. Like so much that is postmodern, this wasn’t limited just to a couple of genres, with pop and electronica also embracing older production tricks and techniques and combining them with more modern approaches. The Chemical Brothers have been among the better-known proponents of this multi-layered approach to hit-making.
So instead of tracking down and recording all these vintage synths, amps and outboard, why not get straight to the results with samples that have done much of the work for you? These sample and loop collections cover everything from classic guitars, drums and basses through analogue synths, pianos and even strings and contain everything you need to bring the spirit of the classic psychedelic era to your productions. Turn on, tune in and freak out.
Jagged Tones Studio: Psychedelia
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The sound of late 1960s psychedelic rock is perfectly captured in this 112-sample collection that covers groovy basslines, warm, blissed-out drums and sun-kissed guitar tones. Recorded through a selection of authentic effects like tremolo, fuzz and spring reverb, the loops give you an excellent selection of retro beats, melodies and textures to bring a whole bunch of character to your tracks.
Download Jagged Tones Studio: Psychedelia
Analogue Synth Chords
Add depth and beautiful warmth to any production with this collection of 100 samples recorded from a set of vintage analogue synthesizers. There’s pulses, massive, warm swells, atmospheric rhythmic patterns and much more to be found. Many are also pre-processed through sympathetic effects like reverb and delay for even greater depth.
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Alternative Pop
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With over 100 samples and loops this collection provides an unexpected take on pop production, taking sequenced electronic textures and tones split across bass, beats, leads and much more and giving you the building blocks of something truly special. Think College, with their synth-heavy electro-pop and you won’t be far off; a collection that’ll certainly inspire new ideas.
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Dream Pop
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A more upbeat relation of shoegaze, dream pop emphasises lush, slick production values and often real instruments like guitars, electric pianos and shimmering vocals. This collection of 52 loops and samples gives you the building blocks to make gorgeous melodic music with mellow drums, strings, individual drum elements and bass guitars among many more.
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Patch & Play Lab: Ambient Taped Piano Melodies V3
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Even if you’re not an experienced keyboard player you can add deep emotional textures to your tracks with this third volume of essential piano and keys loops. Over the course of 100 loops, you’ll find lush cinematic sounds, rich with effects and inspiring melodies. A wealth of musical options in terms of keys and patterns provides the perfect set of building blocks for modern cinematic music.
Download Ambient Taped Piano Melodies V3
Soulful Chords
Never be lost for inspiration again with this set of 95 sounds themed around minimal, chilled soul chords. Played on a variety of mellow keyboard instruments and in various keys and styles, they provide a blissed-out toolset to bolster and reinforce your tracks with ready-made soulful vibes.
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Jagged Tones Studio: EBow
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Something of a trade secret among guitarists, the e-bow is a magnet used to induce vibration in the strings without actually touching them, producing an unmistakeable sound and style that’s as good for psychedelia as it is for country. These 100 samples range from melodic basslines to swirling, crunchy textures that will liven up any track with their unique character.
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The Wildcardz Presents Pop Strings
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Let’s face it, not many people have the option to record skilled string players. But fret not – this collection provides you with a plethora of sonic possibilities. Over its 100 samples you’ll find classical sequences, swelling harmonies, cinematic plucks and much more, all beautifully captured. Classical strings certainly add panache and class to any production, and this is the perfect way to do it.
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Nickolas Wheeler: Tambourines
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The often-forgotten hero that glues together many productions, the humble tambourine can be an essential addition to your tracks. Rather than spending ages painstakingly recording your own parts, get there quicker with this 108-sample set produced by Nashville producer Nicklolas Wheeler. All kinds of patterns and sequences are provided and any can be easily stretched in your DAW to fit any desired tempo.
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Jagged Tones Studio: Play It Backwards
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Reversing melodies and sequences was a popular production trick in the 60s and 70s, achieved by playing tape backwards. Now, get that same effect with this collection of hazy, woozy experimental sounds covering guitars and basses run backwards. With a bunch of retro effects like fuzz and distortion baked into the samples, it’s the perfect way to capture that classic vibe.
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