Native Instruments MPC Expansion - Rhythm Source

Step into the raw, high-energy world of UK drum and bass with RHYTHM SOURCE – a heavyweight expansion designed for producers craving authentic jungle breaks and seismic sub-bass pressure. Merging custom-recorded breakbeats with floor-shaking low end, this expertly crafted pack is packed to the brim with rolling rhythms, classic MC vocal chops, gritty samples, and aggressive percussive energy. From iconic junglist roots to the modern evolution of the genre, RHYTHM SOURCE delivers everything you need for a peak-time rinseout straight from the sound system underground.

Featuring a comprehensive selection of 445 loops, over 280 one-shots, and an arsenal of kits for MASCHINE and BATTERY, it’s perfect for building explosive tracks or layering textures into your existing productions. With additional presets for MASSIVE, MONARK, and exclusive MASCHINE content such as patterns, projects, and sampled instruments, RHYTHM SOURCE is more than a toolkit – it’s a foundation for sonic warfare.

Key Features:

• Authentic Jungle and Drum and Bass Sounds:
  Built from the ground up with iconic breakbeats, deep sub-bass, and vocal chops rooted in UK soundsystem heritage.
• Extensive Kit and Loop Collection:
  Includes 50 MASCHINE kits, 46 BATTERY kits, 445 loops and more than 280 one-shots for endless rhythmic variation.
• MASCHINE Exclusive Content:
  248 patterns, 12 projects and a range of sampled instruments deliver ready-to-produce inspiration straight out of the box.

Drum and Bass at its Core:

RHYTHM SOURCE captures the essence of true jungle and drum and bass culture with uncompromising authenticity. From syncopated slow/fast breakbeats to chest-rattling basslines, each element has been carefully recorded, processed, and layered for maximum impact. Whether you’re crafting cinematic builds or heavy drop sections, the sounds within provide a direct line to the roots of UK bass music while pushing the genre’s evolution forward.

Built for Modern Production:

Designed for seamless integration into any DAW, RHYTHM SOURCE is a powerhouse for producers working inside or outside of the Native Instruments ecosystem. While MASCHINE and BATTERY users get tailored kits and patterns, loops and samples are accessible to everyone, now also fully compatible with the Kontakt 8 browser. Whatever your workflow, RHYTHM SOURCE delivers punch, groove, and bass weight with professional polish.

Synth Power and Sound Design:

With 55 MASSIVE presets and 10 MONARK presets, this expansion offers rich tonal options for your leads, pads, and basses. MASCHINE users benefit from additional Drum Synth presets and sampled instruments that round out the sonic palette. These presets allow you to sculpt your own signature sound while staying rooted in the textures and tones that define the genre’s identity.

Specifications:

• 445 loops
• 332 drum samples
• 286 one-shots
• 50 MASCHINE kits
• 46 BATTERY kits
• 55 MASSIVE presets
• 10 MONARK presets
• 248 MASCHINE patterns
• 15 MASCHINE Drum Synth presets
• 42 MASCHINE sampled instruments
• 12 MASCHINE projects
• 58 hi-hats, 48 percussion, 64 snares, 66 kicks, 15 claps, 52 cymbals
• Installer size: 1.1 GB
• Compatible with any DAW
• Requires latest versions of: MASCHINE, BATTERY 4, MASSIVE, MONARK, REAKTOR PRISM, REAKTOR 6 or Player
• Loops and samples now accessible via Kontakt 8 and Kontakt 8 Player browser
• Optimised for: MASCHINE+, MASCHINE, MASCHINE Mikro, MASCHINE Studio, MASCHINE Jam, Komplete Kontrol keyboards