AKAI Professional Samples From Mars ‑ Classic Drum Machines

A vibrant pack of drum sounds and patterns with timeless drum machine punch

Samples From Mars – Classic Drum Machines brings together the sounds of some of the most iconic drum machines from the golden era of electronic music production. Drawing from dozens of legendary units, this expansive collection captures the punch, warmth, character, and unmistakable analog feel of classic beat machines, giving MPC producers a versatile palette for creating everything from vintage-inspired grooves to modern productions.

Packed with 72 MPC-ready drum kits, 288 MPC Clips, and 884 samples, Classic Drum Machines covers all the essential elements of great drum-machine sounds. Expect snares with natural snap and decay, crisp hi-hats, powerful toms, punchy kicks, and warm bass sounds, all carefully assembled to provide immediate inspiration while retaining the distinctive character of the original machines.

Whether you're looking for authentic vintage drum textures or fresh sounds to shape into something entirely your own, Samples From Mars – Classic Drum Machines provides an impressive collection of production-ready material. With one full MPC Project and 72 audio previews completing the package, this is a comprehensive toolkit for producers working across Hip-Hop, Electronic, Pop, House, Techno, and beyond. Classic Drum Machines requires MPC3 OS or MPC3 Desktop and is included with MPC Live III and MPC XL.