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The Best Cymbal Samples FOR YOUR PROJECT

Cymbal samples add that crucial splash to a beat. Our Co-Producer plugin listens to your track and finds the perfect cymbals sample, plus endless others, so you can stay in the flow.

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Communal Dystopia

Grim, clashing cymbal fx with a societal clang.

Grim, clashing cymbal fx with a societal clang.

Crying Gong

Mournful cymbal samples with a building wash.

Mournful cymbal samples with a building wash.

Hip Hop Beat Element

Crisp cymbal hit with a hip-hop groove.

Crisp cymbal hit with a hip-hop groove.

Hype Cymbal Groove

Hype, bright cymbals with a straightforward beat.

Hype, bright cymbals with a straightforward beat.

Sizzle Ride

Crisp, defined ride with a simmering top end.

Crisp, defined ride with a simmering top end.

Mystery Cymbal And Maraca

Crisp, metallic accents with a subtle shaker groove.

Crisp, metallic accents with a subtle shaker groove.

Pop Kit Alt Beat

Bright, driving rhythm with an alternative edge.

Bright, driving rhythm with an alternative edge.

Textured Groove

Shimmering, textured cymbal with a steady pulse

Shimmering, textured cymbal with a steady pulse

Slacky Groove

Laid-back hi-hats with a pocketed groove.

Laid-back hi-hats with a pocketed groove.

Warehouse Hi-Hat Groove

Our raw, rhythmic hi-hats with a warehouse feel.

Our raw, rhythmic hi-hats with a warehouse feel.

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A FASTER WORKFLOW FOR Cymbal Samples

Stop digging through folders for that one perfect cymbals sample. Our Co-Producer serves up thousands of royalty-free cymbal samples that fit your track, ready to drop straight into your DAW.

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Search "cymbal", or any genre, vibe or key

Our AI digs into your track’s DNA to find cymbal samples that are rhythmically and harmonically in sync.

STEP 2

Preview unlimited cymbal ideas in your song

Hear cymbal samples play in time and in key with your track, no matter your DAW.

STEP 3

Drop your new cymbal samples without leaving your DAW

Drag our cymbal samples right into your project to keep your session moving, then tweak any cymbals sample into a new, royalty-free sound.

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Unlimited access to all samples and new updates:

A NEW plugin that listens to your track and helps you find premium, royalty-free samples that fit right into your music. Work faster with unlimited access to a vast collection of samples and easy drag-and-drop, without ever leaving your DAW.
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Unlimited access to all samples, instruments, updates & plugins:

Arcade is the hitmaker’s go-to plugin for inspiration. Produce with unlimited pro samples and instruments that you can play, shape, and tweak to sound entirely original.
Arcade
Thermal makes it easy to experiment and dial in new distortion sounds. A user-friendly experience is key to controlling the deeply powerful, multi-stage engine.
Thermal FX
A NEW plugin that listens to your track and helps you find premium, royalty-free samples that fit right into your music. Work faster with unlimited access to a vast collection of samples and easy drag-and-drop, without ever leaving your DAW.
Co-Producer
Your sounds, insane rhythms. Add extreme effects to any input in real time, in the studio or on the stage.
Movement FX
With Portal, granular synthesis takes your sounds to another dimension. Easily alter any audio input - VSTs, drums, vocals, live guitar, you name it - in a new and musical way.
Portal FX
Get access to over 500+ additional presets for Portal, Thermal and Movement.
All FX Expansions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are cymbal samples?

At its core, a cymbals sample is a high-quality recording of a cymbal hit, capturing its metallic shimmer and explosive decay. We see producers use these sounds for more than just backbeats; they reverse them for suspenseful swells, filter them into atmospheric pads, or sidechain them to create rhythmic pumping effects. It's all about taking that classic sound and twisting it into something that serves your track.

What kinds of cymbal samples do I get with Co-Producer?

Co-Producer serves up royalty-free cymbal samples from our ever-growing Arcade library. The AI does the heavy lifting, analyzing your project to recommend sounds that are already in the right key and tempo, letting you skip the crate-digging and get straight to the point.

What is Output Co-Producer?

Co-Producer is our AI-powered plugin that listens to your track and instantly recommends musician-made, royalty-free samples that fit. It analyzes your project’s key and tempo, so you can skip the endless searching and get right to making music.

What DAWs does Co-Producer work with?

Co-Producer works with all major DAWs on Mac and PC, including Ableton, Logic Pro (11.1+), FL Studio, and Pro Tools, so you can seamlessly start making music with our recommended cymbal sounds right in your project.

How does Co-Producer work with various types of cymbal samples?

Our AI analyzes your musical content for harmony, rhythm, and complexity, then finds complementary, royalty-free samples matched to your session's key and tempo. It doesn't train on your audio; all samples are created and curated by our team of expert sound designers for your use.

Are these cymbal samples free to access?

You bet. A free trial gives you 7 days of unlimited access to our entire sample library, so you can see what the fuss is about. Fair warning: you might get hooked.

What’s included in Co-Producer apart from cymbal samples?

Co-Producer includes unlimited access to our ever-growing collection of royalty-free samples, well beyond just cymbals. Want the whole ecosystem? Upgrade to Output One to add our acclaimed FX plugins—Portal, Thermal, and Movement—plus Arcade and every expansion pack to your plan.

Are these copyright and royalty free cymbal samples?

You bet. Every sample in our collection, including these cymbal sounds, is completely royalty-free for you to use in your tracks. We cleared them so you can get straight to making hits.

Why does Co-Producer go on my master track?

For Co-Producer to work its best, place it on your master track or main output. This lets it analyze your entire mix and recommend samples that fit. It needs to hear your audio to work, so make sure your track is playing when you use it.

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