Free Loops & Samples By DavidCicaloMuse
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Inspired by: Iron Maiden (twin leads), Architects, Killswitch Engage, Deftones, Periphery
Influences: Max Richter, Hans Zimmer, Metro Boomin (orchestral flips), Hammock
Sustained or layered string textures, possibly with some reverb or natural decay
An emotional, cinematic, or ambient character
Perfect for use in film scoring, trap intros, lo-fi chill beats, or post-rock builds
Inspired by: J Dilla, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Joey Bada$$, Nujabes
A classic 89 BPM hip hop rhythm
Emphasis on swingy snares, steady kicks, and light hi-hats or percussive textures
Great for boom bap, instrumental hip hop, or lo-fi jazz-influenced beats
Similar to: J Dilla, Nujabes, Knxwledge, Madlib, Monte Booker
A tight, mid-tempo beat, possibly suited for hip hop, lo-fi, or chilltrap
A balanced mix of kicks, snares/claps, and hi-hats or percussive accents
Suitable as a foundation for melodic layering or vocal work
Inspired by: Southside, Ronny J, Ghostmane, Scarlxrd, Pi'erre Bourne
A distorted or overdriven 808 - warm, gritty, with aggressive harmonics
A slap-style or gliding pitch contour, adding bounce and movement
Perfect for trap drops, drill basslines, or experimental club beats
Inspired by: Hans Zimmer FX layers, Trent Reznor, LORN, Burial, or game trailer design
Cinematic or ambient sound design - potentially a riser, sweep, or evolving pad-like texture
Works well as a layer beneath beats, transitions, or intro/outro textures
Could be reversed, stretched, or filtered for creative builds or breakdowns
Inspired by: Junkie XL, Hanz Zimmer, RL Grime (Nova era FX), SFX sound libraries
Cinematic textures - e.g., risers, impacts, whooshes, atmospheres
Tailored for transitions, build-ups, or scene setting in both music and visual production
Matches well with dark trap, film scoring, suspense tracks, or ambient experimental
Inspired by: Hans Zimmer, Arca, James Blake, Burial, Hanz Zimmer x 808 Mafia-style flips
Layered or sustained choir vocals, possibly SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) or a pad-like treatment
Ethereal or cinematic atmosphere, ideal for emotive transitions or ambient layering
Could be used in trap, cinematic, ambient, or experimental electronic productions
Inspired by: Knxwledge, J Dilla, Nujabes, Mndsgn, Tom Misch (drum styling)
A mid-tempo groove with clear transient definition
Kicks and snares that punch through without overwhelming
Works well for genres like lo-fi hip hop, instrumental trap, or chill beats
Inspired by: J Dilla, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, Nujabes
A laid-back 65 BPM tempo, typical of boom bap and lo-fi hip hop
Likely includes punchy kicks, snappy snares, and groovy hi-hats
Great for sample-based beats, jazzy hip hop, or chill instrumental tracks
Inspired by: Olafur Arnalds, Einaudi, Nujabes, J Dilla (piano sample style), Max Richter
Similar to: Hans Zimmer, Max Richter, Metro Boomin (orchestral style), Olafur Arnalds
Sustained, legato string lines or layered harmony
A cinematic or ambient tone - suitable for emotional builds, breakdowns, or intros
Great for film scoring, trap intros, orchestral crossovers, or emotive chill beats
Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds, Joep Beving, J Dilla (sampled piano), Einaudi
Artists: Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds, Joep Beving, Einaudi, Max Richter
A soft, emotive piano progression in F minor
Slow tempo at 65 BPM, perfect for ambient, cinematic, or chill compositions
Spacious phrasing - likely good use of reverb and sustain for atmosphere
Boards of Canada, Tycho, Com Truise, Moby, Oneohtrix Point Never
Lush, ambient synth pads or melodic phrases
Possibly slow-moving chords or repeating motifs
Ideal for genres that favor atmosphere and space
Inspired by: Hans Zimmer, Arvo Part, James Blake, Sigur Ros, Burial
J Dilla, Clams Casino, Knxwledge, Monte Booker, Nujabes
Artists: RL Grime, TroyBoi, Clams Casino, Com Truise, Flume
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