You already know what today is….
Big Fish Friday…
I love it, and you love it…so let’s just get on into it..
I also have a special surprise for you as well 🙂
Today I’m checking out some urban samples from the “Off the Hook” series, which is very popular, and always brings the heat.
Off the Hook 3 is what’s on the plate for today, so let’s see what’s good.
What is Off The Hook 3?
It is a hip hop and rnb sample library full of construction kits from one of the most well known series in sample cds.
Trust me, if you’ve messed with sample cds for any amount of time,
you know the Off the Hook series…
which specialize in urban hip hop and rnb construction kits.
They always have a nice blend of live instruments, drums, synths, etc…
in various keys and tempos so there’s plenty in here for sure.
Quick Specs
- content: 5.1gb wave files (12gb total in various formats)
- format: wave, rex, apple loops
- price: $129.95
How does it sound?
It sounds really good, I really enjoyed some of the synths and keys in here, and the guitars as well. I would have liked more strings for sure, but it’s all good.
What surprised me, but really shouldn’t, is the drums in here are DOPE….
like…really usable. I love that they included single drum hits in this library.
The production is top notch as always with no clicks or pops to be heard, and I really like the mixture of live instruments and synths, gives a nice feel.
Also, it’s not just one style, so it’s a very diverse collection of hip hop and rnb in here, with even a lil neo soul action at some points.
What’s the bottom line?
This is another solid addition to the Off the Hook series, and as long as I’ve been messing with sample libraries, I’ve never come across anything from this series that isn’t immediately usable and great sounding.
I can’t stress again, that I really enjoyed the drums in this library a lot, I will definitely be building some kits from them for regular use!
I give this a 4.5 out of 5 subs, solid library, solid production, with the added bonus of single hit drums…a library after my own heart!
Definitely give it a listen: Off the Hook 3 and don’t forget to checkout the rest of the Off the Hook series
The Big Fish Friday Giveaway!!!
Yep, I know you didn’t know about it, but it’s something I’ve been working to get going for ya, this is strictly for folks that are active readers of the site. Over the past few weeks I’ve purged my mailing list, removing folks that don’t open/read emails, so I have it narrowed down only to folks that actually want to hear from me. Then from them, I entered the emails into random.org and chose a winner. This is something that will be on-going, a couple times a month for sure, and at the end of the year there will be a huge $2500 giveaway!
So, this is just another reason to open those emails when I send them as I’m watching 🙂 You can always make sure you’re on the list by entering your info in the signup form, if you’re already there, it won’ t let you join again, if not…you’ll be in.
I really appreciate everyone that supports and comes to this site and I’m want to really continue to build this community, at the same time, I want to hook ya up! So props to Big Fish Audio for being down with this, and props to you for being a supporter!
brilliant review man
@Vee AQUABLAKK, thanks for checkin it out!
That’s a good look bruh. I figured the occasional free sample was thanks enough, but the giveaway is even better! I look forward to you hearing my new project which will have some of the samples in it that you preview on your site. God bless.
@Echo, no doubt fam! Just trying to make this place even more fun 🙂 I’m always looking for new ways to say thanks to the folks that support the site, I appreciate yall!
Can’t wait to hear the project, keep pushin!
Just wanted to make sure Im on “The List” 🙂 great review bro!
@GP Studio, word man, thanks for checkin it out too!
You really are a Saint my brother!
@Brian, hahaha, thanks for checkin it out yo!
nice job man. though alot of the samples you played seemed like they were trying to recreate elements of songs that have already been made. did you get that vibe or was that just something i got out of the small snippet? also have you heard any news on that detroit soul library they have been working on? thats one that I am very excited for.
@flux302, word, it def got a “familiar” sound too it, I think it’s more just familiar chord progressions, etc. Detroit Soul is out, I was gonna do that one today actually lol.
It sounds pretty good though.
@saintjoe, WELL DO THAT ONE NEXT! lol I’ve been waiting on it. it must have come out recently cause every time i check their site it would say coming soon.
@flux302, it’s been out for a while actually 🙂
@saintjoe, man thats crazy. I think the last time i checked wasn’t more than 2 months ago… i look forward to hearing your thoughts on it. the demos sound great.
@flux302, yeah it was within the last 2 months for sure.
Great review….will have to check this one out at there site
@dawilliams660, thanks for watchin yo!
Yay!
Thats finger licking good….. It might be because its Big Fish Friday and I’m lookin forward to my fried fish.
Love what y’all doing….. keep it up bruh!
@everythingbutthegirl, hahahaha, thanks yo! Appreciate the support!
Big Fish has always great sounds
BTW Saint Joe am I on that list you’re talking about??
@Kurt, yes they do,and if you get my emails then you’re on the list 🙂 You can check by putting your email in the box, if you’re already on it, you won’t be able to sign up again. It’s just the regular list I send out updates and everything to.
@saintjoe,
Ok then I’m on it ….I’ve been getting your mails ever since you started
@Kurt, you’re good to go bro!
the off the hook 3 sounds tight hope I win it hell even if I don’t i’ll cop this anyhow on my next payday
@London Black, yeah it’s pretty nice, the drums really surprised me in this one.
Thanks for the review Saint Joe, the samples sound really good.
-OrangeGuy8000
@OrangeGuy8000, thanks for checkin it out man!
I love big fish audio, i can take the loops and use them or i can use the samples and not get sued…lol
@dawilliams660, exactly! lol
Tight review as always bruh , an yeah make sure im on the list 🙂
@Dro Fontaine, no doubt lol, thanks for watching.
I’m really impressed with this sound cd and once again I’m about to spend some money.LOL
@ricodaproducer, yeah, it’s pretty good for sure.
I like this one, I think I’ll grab it.
@BDrake, yeah it’s smooth, thanks for watching.
Great review and a great sounding beat man! I’m also wondering if the big fish has any latin loops or latin instrument sample’s? Right now i’m not only working on hip hop or r&b and blues, But also latin club jams like cumbia’s, freestyle dance, reggaeton stuff like that so I can maybe get in the latin club music market since I live in Texas. I’ll tell you like if big fish can make some crazy old analog vacuum tube sample’s of classic old blue’s and classic old jazz, Maybe like between the 50’s and the 20′ that would be so cool!!!
@DJ Jambone, oh yeah, you can find pretty much anything you want at big fish, all different types of music yo, thanks for watching.
Man; Imma stop calling you St. Joe. And start just calling you…
“The Saint!”
Man that’s Luv right there. Bet your boy FatMic didn’t wake up this morning thinking he was gonna win some Phat Phree Ish today. What other site does that man? Out the Blue; like here’s some free ish, enjoy!
Cur-raizey!
By the way. I got that Off the Hook 2 and this sounds just as sweet. Mo Money, Mo Money! Outta my pocket!
@Vinnie Badverbs, ahahahaha, word man, I appreciate the love homie!
cool beat bro and great review. keep up the good work. I like dat big fish has downloadable products now and cool idea with the give aways.
@Mike, word, thanks for the support man, I appreciate it!
Yo. great guitar sounds, I wonder what guitar an amp rig ?. Oh, if I win anything, do I real,y get it, cause Aussie land is way down under. I,ll even pay post. Keep up the good work saintjoe.
@Jock, word, I don’t know what guitar amp. And if you win something you will get it, we will work it out, if we have to make it a download or whatever it’s all good, no worries 🙂 We’ll make it happen!
Dope Review This Joint Sounds Interesting. Might Have To Cop This One.
@jamilci, word, thanks for watching yo!
I just had a chance to peep this sound library. Very cleanly produced and mastered. I like the sound effects (for transitions) used in some of the kits and I could see myself adding those to many of my own tracks. The drums are tight and overall this is the genre of music I’m into so this is something I can see myself owning even if I use only minute bits & pieces from the kits.
@Madbull1971, I agree with everything you said bro!
CONGRATS TO THE WINNER!!
Joe great review like usual homie!
@Swamp “indaswamp”, sup my dude! Thanks for the response yo!