Producers Choice has released 808's Kicks & Booms, a collection of drum samples by Mike Chav - He's actually called Mike Chavarria but prefers to be known by the shortened version...
Mike Chav has worked as an engineer, producer and instrumentalist for Erykah Badu, Jay Electronica, Snoop Dogg, Method Man, Eminem, D12, Amp Fiddler, Guilty Simpson, Slum Village, J Dilla, Busta Rhymes and more.
This collection features 48 unique takes on the classic 808 kick drum sample, recorded directly from a classic Roland TR-808 drum machine, then processed with high end gear (including ultra high end digital converters from the likes of Prism, Radar & Lavry). A Producers Choice PR person told us, "This kind of equipment comes at a high price, but produces an awesome sound. This kit includes a total of 48 completely original 808 kick drum samples. From the distorted to super clean, short attack, driven, tape saturated - it is all in this collection."
Mike Chav, the sound engineer behind this kit, commented: "This collection of sounds has been created with the approach of a producer and the technical skill of an engineer, using the highest quality analog and digital signal processing. Creativity and fidelity is paramount here. Your tracks will sound mixed before you touch a knob or a plug-in." Producers Choice list the features of the sample collection thus:

• 48 unique takes on the classic 808 kick drum.
• The sampling/mixing talent of a true professional engineer to the stars (this would cost $1,000s per hour to hire Mike to mix your drums).
• No fluff, just 48 incredibly usable, pounding kick drums & booms to take your low end to the next level.
• WAV format for stellar quality – with no expense spared during the recording of these samples.
• Instant secure delivery delivery – so you can add to your beats in 30 seconds.
• These 808 kick drum samples will change your tracks forever – your new beats will be pulling in sales like crazy.

Pricing and Availability:
808's Kicks & Booms is available to purchase for $25 USD. More information:

• 808's Kick Samples & Booms

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