Pro Drums Soul packs a massive 33 GB with over 13,890 live drum loops, all about the groove that makes soul what it is. You’ll hear everything from tight backbeats and laid-back pocket grooves to syncopated hi-hats and those warm, deep tones that shaped the legendary records of the late 60s and 70s. Think Motown-style shuffles, Southern soul ballad vibes, and even some funky breakbeat energy.

What really sets this one apart is the dual recording approach. The drum kits were recorded with different microphones: one with a modern soul sound, the other in a classic ’70s style. This way, you can use each groove either modern or retro, depending on the vibe you’re going for.

• Modern setup – crisp, punchy, and detailed for today’s productions.
• Retro setup – raw, roomy, and colored, nailing that true vintage soul sound from 40–50 years ago.

Structure
All loops are tempo-synced, BPM-labeled (55–130 BPM), and 100% royalty-free, so you can drop them straight into your session without any licensing worries. Each BPM folder is packed with grooves and fills, complete stereo mixes, ready-to-use premixed groups, plus every dry multitrack stem you’d expect: kick in/out, snare top/bottom, hats, toms, ride, crash, overheads, and room mics. Whether you’re building a custom kit, dialing in your own mix, or just dragging and dropping for instant vibe – it’s all in there.

Recording Specs
Tracked by seasoned pros with high-end gear, the drums were captured in 24-bit / 44.1 kHz, EQ’d and lightly compressed – polished enough to sit in a mix, yet open for your own processing. Each session comes loaded with variations that lock together seamlessly, giving you everything from quick one-loop inspiration to fully arranged song structures in minutes.

Drum Setup:

Drums

• Sonor SQ1
   • 22" Kick – Remo Powerstroke 3 Coated
   • 12" Rack Tom – Remo Ambassador Coated
   • 16" Floor Tom – Remo Emperor Smooth White

Snare

• Sonor Designer 14"x6.5" Maple Medium – Remo Ambassador Coated

Dampening

• Rohema Mr. Muff (Muffbites & Minimuffs)

Sticks & Tools

• Rohema Stephan Emig Signature Sticks
• Rohema Rods & Mallets

Cymbals – Meinl Byzance

• 16" Sand Hi-Hat
• 16" Jazz Crash
• 20" Jazz Crash
• 22" Vintage Pure Light Ride (with rivets)

The Recording Studio:

All drum recordings were tracked at the legendary Horus Recording Studio, using both Recording Room A & B.

Recording Room A delivers a classic, warm vintage vibe. With surfaces ranging from brick to glass and wood, it’s perfect for drums with natural warmth and character.

Recording Room B was built specifically for capturing drum power. Its open, punchy sound has driven the energy of countless rock records, giving every hit heart and soul.

The main control room features a 48-channel ADT inline console, a Studer A 827 24-track tape deck, and a premium collection of classic outboard gear from Universal Audio, Crane Song, Avalon, Manley, Summit Audio, Lexicon, and Eventide.

Important: Please note that except the drums, all instruments are for demonstration purposes only and are not part of the library. The guitars come from our Soul Guitars 1 & 2.