Back at you again with another review from Fatloud. This time it’s another one from their XL series (easily one of my favorite series)
This is where they give you tons of sounds, already split into their own folders, instead of construction kits.
This is really smart, I know I do this on my own with anything that comes in a construction kit, I separate it all before I even listen to it, so all my synths, strings, bass, brass, winds, etc….are all together.
The first one we reviewed from this series was Black and Gold, and it was dope…let’s see if Dust is dope as well
What’s up with the Dust?
Well the XL series from Fatloud is basically the “anti construction kit” and I love it. You get all the sounds separated into their own folders, so your brass, bass, keys, etc are all together.
Dust is a new collection of all original, custom created, royalty-free loops and samples.
You get brass, strings, synths, keys, drumloops, drum hits, one shots, fx, and percussion. All separated and ready to go.
This collection was touched up with a little vinyl flavor, but only enough to give it a little “dirt” yet it still sounds very new school instead of like classic hip hop, it’s a nice mix.
Quick Specs
- Content: 200 loops, 123 one shot samples
- Format: 24bit Acidized Wav, 16 bit wav, 24 bit aiff, apple loops, rex,
- Price: $45.00
How does it sound?
Like everything else Fatloud puts out, the sound is always crisp and clean. Everything is processed well and ready to go with no strange artifacts, cracks, clicks, or any other undesired noises.
The production quality is always on point, and I’m always happy at how diverse they are in style and content. It really feels like a huge melting pot of different sounds that all have a similar “dirt shine” to them.
You can tell they were processed to work together, yet the styles and sounds themselves are very diverse in nature
You can go from jazzy brass riffs, to smooth string beds, right into a rough and rugged electric keyboard riff. Not just turntable hip hop, not just club pop, not just jazzy rnb, it’s a little bit of it all mixed into it’s own thing.
Fatloud definitely has their own sound, and so far, I’ve always been well pleased with that sound and surprised by the range of styles included that yet remain true to their sound.
What’s the bottom line, is Dust a must have?
I think it is, but again, that depends on your style and type of music you make. If you’re looking for some of that classic boom bap style of dusty music, then there are definitely other products I’ve reviewed that will suit you.
If you like the sound and feel of a “lil bit of dirt” yet still want something that can be turned into both classic boom bap or new school space age funk then this is it. The synths are fat, the drums are hard, the strings are silky, and the brass is huge.
You very well may be tempted to use the loops as is, for the foundation of your next track…and that’s totally your call, I prefer to chop but sometimes you just got to loop it and go…I understand that too.
This is no question, 5 out of 5 subs, I’ve YET to be let down by anything Fatloud puts out, it doesn’t get old, it doesn’t get boring, and the quality never slacks.
I’ll say the same thing I said before….MORE XL SERIES PRODUCTS PLEASE!
I really like how they lay it out, I’m just surprised no other sample pack providers are doing it this way, you usually only get it like this on some sample cd libraries.
Either way, I’m happy, it’s dope…and I think you should check out the demos. peep Fatloud Sample Shop
let me know what ya think!
Impressive!!!!
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 11:59 am
@Seasoned Tones, thanks for checkin it out yo!
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Must Have This1 oh boy
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
@jAIdON, I’m really trying to figure out how they consistently put out the goods, I mean they are dropping stuff rather quickly but it’s all been good! lol. Literally like sometimes 2 new products a week lol.
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Yea i luv the sound quality on Fatlouds stuff and its only 16 bit so that says volumes about the mixing and sound selection they put into there products and u gotta luv the whole deconstruction of the Xl series
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
@jAIdON, well, you can download the 16 bit or the 24 bit I use the 24 but sometimes the 16 and really there’s no audible difference lol. Yes, the way it’s laid out is perfect!
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lol i hate construction kits im a chopper
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
@jAIdON, me too man lol that’s why I break them down into folders just like this. So havin it done already makes me very happy lol.
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is there a way i can add a pic 2 this thing cuz this avatar is a lil fruity…lol
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
@jAIdON, yessir! go to gravatar.com lol…that’s what I use on the site.
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Yeah Joe that Dust is ILL!!!If you go on there website you can get a demo pack with a lot of sounds and loops. I have been up on it for about a week now man. You late Joe !!!Whats up with that lol!!!
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 1:43 pm
@GreatScott, hahahahaha! bro I’ve had it since the day it dropped lol, just got around to reviewing it! Got a lot to do! Been busy…but yes it’s dope!
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bought this kit about a week ago and i’ve made crazy beats with this kit. i don’t like construction kits either. i’m more creative when i make my own sounds and drum beats.
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
@saulyo, no doubt man, that’s why I like the layout of this joint.
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Just got this
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
@Messatsunokami, that’s whasup man.
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I like the sounds you get. Definitely not old school but more contemporary ready for radio play if you use them right.
Its on my list for later.
btw, did you get a chance to check out the new sound libraries for Beat Thang. I gotta say they are stepping it up. Once I get the vst for that application I will probably start using it again and cop those new sounds.
Vinyl Break Kits Expansion Pack
Ghetto Grooves Expansion Pack
Sounds in HD Expansion Pack
Urban Inspiration Hooks
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
@madbull1971,these joints is fire, no question about it
hit me up fam, we’ll chat about them kits….
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Yeah man, I bought this a couple weeks ago and I’m very satisfied. I found out about FatLoud here and I’ve been sprung since that 5 pack deal they had a little while ago. Thanks for exposing these guys SaintJoe. Poland got the heat, who knew?
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
@Metatron72, yeah man I try…they got a new label bout to come through from one of the dudes that works wit fatloud, he’s starting his own, but they still all fam so it’s still all good…more to come on that soon!
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Man, my wife is gonna put me out of the house messin round with you. I get excited after watching your reviews and then I spend mo money. Ha ha! Just copped a Maschine last week. Tight beat man!
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm
@Dolomyte3d69, man! I don’t want to be breakin up no homes yo! Don’t put me in that lol.
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Nice sounds, I just got their Black & Gold 2wks back, not to mention 5 other paks. Me likey! I’m just trying to exercise some discipline being I’m trying to save up for other objectives
Now don’t take this the wrong way but I’d like to hear some more “organic” sounds from them, you know like an alto sax in a tiled bath room or a mop bucket for a drum, run something through a tube compressor or tape emulation fx (eh, never mind I’m just being greedy).
For those in need of a fix don’t forget the Urban no-brainer 2 @ bandmateloops, jeez I it’s times like this that make me wish I had waited just a tad longer (like the price of the MV-8800 now!)
-Peace
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saintjoe Reply:
April 29th, 2010 at 9:20 pm
@Jamari, Hahaha I feel ya, but I don’t think they are the “organic” type, I think they are the pristine, radio ready type. There’s plenty of folks for that organic, sample magic and eQuipped come to mind lol.
I like them doing exactly what they do lol, but it’s all good I’m sure whatever they do it will be hot.
thanks for peepin it
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Im’a get that ASAP and put it in the 5K
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saintjoe Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 7:45 am
@01halo, it’s good stuff man
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Yeah i just got it… i wished they could have had sampled the hole instrument, so producer’s have the option of playing something new.. beside of playing with riff’s from someone’s broke down beat’s
it kinda get’s old fast… to keep people buying more an more… there 4 they should just drop the price, if they are going to keep doing just the broke down beat thing..
if they don’t do it next time around im just going to buy a rack unit, and call it a day… so that way i won’t have to keep buying broke down beats… just for the sounds..
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saintjoe Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
@01halo, you sound like you need to get kontakt bro! My kontakt library is HUGE filled with any and every instrument I want. Also, Kontakt player is free, and can play any kontakt library from NI or any “powered by kontakt” instrument.
You need to buy instruments instead of samples…I use both, but if you want to play your own stuff, then these are not the types of libraries you should be buying
Definitely look into kore player and kontakt player, good stuff, free, and easily expandable with instruments you can play.
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01halo Reply:
May 1st, 2010 at 10:14 pm
@saintjoe, Yeah i have all that stuff.. in Logic and reasons..
but i use hardware like mpc5000,motif es,virus ti, mopho… and i buy the stuff
and put it in battery.. and the mpc….
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saintjoe Reply:
May 1st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
@01halo, cool, just saying, you’re suggesting they need to change what they are doing, when clearly it’s not advertised as instruments but as loops/riffs.
Just saying that there’s plenty other companies out there offering instruments instead of loops and riffs, which would probably be more in line with what you want.
Prime Loops has some dope analog synth instruments on their site, I actually reviewed it on here. Analogue Synthesis
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Yeah, Joe, that product is slammin’ for sho. Love those sub-woof basses and everything else about it. Keep doing your thing.
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saintjoe Reply:
April 30th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
@William, cool yo, thanks for checkin it out.
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Good stuff bro…been diggin’ on the fatloud sounds lately.
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saintjoe Reply:
May 3rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
@Mike, no doubt, they got a lot to dig on!
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Hi there,
Just want to say I love your reviews, for those of us on a budget it helps us to make sure we buy the quality samples rather than wasting money on the not so good ones.
I have a question I hope you can help.I use magix music maker 15 (as I am new to producing I was informed this was the cheapest and easiest to use) It is ok but eventually (when I can get more funds) I would like to get reason or cubase etc.My question is…I love the fatlound series and have a couple.But for some reason the samples over time disappear!!! fat loud were really helpful trying to help as they have had a few people with the same issue.The samples start off ok but with magix they start dissappearing over time with an error message.Any ideas what it could be?the file format of
c users marco sement/document/magix
music modernsession wav acid constructionkit 5th 70bpmchoir cannot be read by magix music maker
please ensure that the affected drive is not full or write protected
if you do not have read or write access to this path please contact the administrator
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saintjoe Reply:
May 13th, 2010 at 7:52 am
@marcelo, I never heard of that, make sure you’re using 16 bit format just in case magix can’t read the 24 bit files correctly. I’ve never heard of samples disappearing! Can you see it actually on your drive or is it gone from the drive! Maybe magix is doing something weird.
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marco Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 4:43 am
@saintjoe, Hi my friend, they all work which is strange and then just stop working with that error coming up.
I am going to save up and get reason 4 I think, I also want to make 2 points.
1.Thanks for your fantastic reviews(and the reply) it real helps consumer choices and your you tube vids are really helpul too.
2.I would like to say Paul at fatlouds customer service is awesome.Not only did he try and resolve any issues with magix but as been in constant contact trying to help.Great company and sounds and great customer service.
P.s I hope to get half as good as you one day. :0)
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saintjoe Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 6:04 am
@marco, very weird man! I agree Paul’s customer service is DOPE! I’m glad you found the site man and glad you like the vids and info I put up, I appreciate the feedback!
PS: be better than me!
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marco Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:23 am
@saintjoe, I am a big fan of the fatloud sound and prime loops but Nova and P5 sounds cool too.
I agree with you regarding construction kits, they are good that they give you a basis of a track but to be original its better to put them all in seperate folders and start from scratch and make something fresh and new.
Keep up the great work and look forward to some reviews soon.
P.s Music is my passion and I plan to be the best I can………..(but I will be happy being half as good bro!!!)
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saintjoe Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 7:35 am
@marco, yeah man I like all the ones you mentioned lol…I’m a sound fanatic, everyone has their own strengths so that’ dope to me.
keep bangin!
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marco Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 8:22 am
@saintjoe, I know what your saying I love music and mixing genres and styles as you can’t restrict yourself when there is so much beautiful music out there.
And with your help and advice on the best kits and samples to use I am looking forward to making some tracks.I am really new to this producing stuff but I already love it and can’t wait to build up a library and some tracks.
Keep up the fantastic work.
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saintjoe Reply:
May 14th, 2010 at 9:05 am
@marco, I feel ya man, just have fun yo, that’s what it’s all about, having fun and being creative!
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marco Reply:
July 31st, 2010 at 6:05 am
@saintjoe, Yo man hope your keeping well, I am really enjoying my music at the mo and am getting this and also Black and Gold pack tonight, from you reviews I can’t wait, fat loud really do have some cool samples, you do a great job to make sure those who don’t have a big budget(thats me!!) pick the right sounds.Keep up the great work.
Marco.
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saintjoe Reply:
July 31st, 2010 at 7:06 am
@marco, awesome man, I’m really glad to help, I love it and I know there’s tons out here so I try to show what’s available and give an idea of how it can be used.
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