Free Music Production Sample Offers From Bhk Samples Limited-Time Presets And Sound Libraries

Introduction

BHK Samples, a provider of royalty-free sound libraries for electronic music producers, has offered various free samples and promotional presets for music production software, particularly for Native Instruments' Massive synthesizer. This article examines the free sample offerings and promotional deals available from BHK Samples, including their limited-time free sample library "BHK Selections" and free VST presets for Massive. These offers, while not traditional consumer product samples, provide valuable resources for music producers seeking quality sounds for electronic music production.

BHK Selections Free Sample Library

BHK Samples released a free sample library titled "BHK Selections," which was available as a limited-time promotional offer. The collection contained hand-picked audio loops and one-shot samples selected from BHK's most popular commercial sound libraries specifically for drum and bass and dubstep producers.

Content and Specifications

The BHK Selections pack included: - 409 audio samples in total - 24-bit WAV format audio - 760 MB of royalty-free material - Samples selected from multiple commercial BHK Samples products

The samples were sourced from the following BHK commercial products: - D'n'B Rough Connections Vol.1 - D'n'B Rough Connections Vol.2 - D'n'B Rough Connections Vol.3 - D'n'B Rough Connections Vol.4 - Special Edition 1st Drum'n'Bass - Special Edition 2nd Drum'n'Bass - Special Edition 3rd Dubstep

Additionally, the pack contained bonus sounds created exclusively for this sample library, including: - Breakbeats - Shuffles - Percussion loops - SFX sounds - Bassline loops - Atmospheres - Reese bass samples - Drum samples - Processed vocals

Usage Rights

All samples included in the BHK Selections pack were 100% royalty-free, allowing producers to use them in commercial releases without additional licensing fees or restrictions.

Commercial Products from BHK Samples

Beyond the free offerings, BHK Samples produces several commercial sound libraries that focus on bass-heavy electronic music genres. These products provide premium samples for producers looking to expand their sound libraries.

BHK NI Massive Dubstep/D'N'B' Patches

This sound library features sounds for Native Instruments' Massive synthesizer and contains: - 40 Reece Wav and AIF audio files - 10 talking Bass Wav and AIF audio files - 65 Wobble Synth Wav and AIF audio files - 43 Reece Massive Patches - 10 Talking Bass Massive Patches - 65 Wobble Massive Patches

The patches are described as "raw and geared for the pro user who needs highly flexible sounds on the fly" while also being "perfect for a beginner who needs the most usable sounds to make any Dubstep or DnB track sound like the pro's." The sounds were programmed without using much processing or effects, allowing users to modify them easily according to their preferences.

This product was available for purchase for £21.95 GBP.

BHK Samples Massive X Drum N Bass Presets

This collection features presets for Native Instruments' Massive X synthesizer and includes: - 189 unique presets - Bass modulations - Custom macros - Setups to sculpt dark and complex basslines

The presets are described as hand-crafted, 100% license-free, and ready for final tweaks to achieve chart-topping success. The pack contains: - Grinding Reese basses - Textural FX - Earth-shaking subs - Wicked stabs - Twisting leads

These presets are specifically designed for neuro, tech-step, jump-up, and other bass genre productions, created from the ground up and ready for immediate use.

Free VST Presets for Massive

BHK Samples has also offered free individual VST presets for Massive, including:

1. Kill Bill Siren Recreation

   • A recreation of the Kill Bill siren sampled from the TV show 'Ironside'
   • Described as usable as is or adaptable to create new sirens
   • Created by someone who "loves anything that sounds like a fire alarm"

2. Trap Laser

   • Described as "the next incarnation" of the classic hoover sound on original synths
   • Intended to add energy to any section of music

3. Lush Detuned Saw Pads

   • Great for chords and filling out the frequency spectrum
   • Recommended to pair with a bass synth and JP6K for the ultimate sound stack

4. Blade Runner-style Preset

   • Described as creating "future blade runner" sounds
   • Suitable for chords and general melody work

Installation Instructions

To import these presets into NI Massive, users were instructed to: 1. Start Massive 2. Select Options > Options (OS X) or File > Options (Windows) 3. In the Browser tab, click Add 4. Select the preset folder 5. Click Rebuild DB to rescan the Massive database 6. The presets would then appear in the Massive Browser

Additional free presets were available under "Melody V1 & V2," which included 22 more presets along with MIDI and audio loops to help producers quickly start new tracks.

About BHK Samples

BHK Samples positions itself as a provider of authentic royalty-free sound libraries specifically for bass music producers. The company focuses on quality and originality, offering mix-ready audio material designed for electronic music genres including: - Drum and bass (DnB) - Dubstep - Garage - Techno - Grime - Electro

The company's libraries are crafted for "creative heads looking for an inspirational source of cutting edge samples." BHK Samples has received positive reviews from acclaimed artists in the electronic music scene, including: - Black Sun Empire - Mindscape - Noisia - Audio UK

Limited-Time Promotion Mechanics

The free BHK Selections sample library was offered through a promotional partnership with Bedroom Producers Blog (BPB). The promotion followed these mechanics:

1. The offer was time-limited, available for exactly 48 hours
2. Users were encouraged to follow BPB on social networks (though this step could be skipped)
3. After obtaining a coupon code, users needed to:
   • Visit the BHK Samples website
   • Add the product to their shopping cart
   • Enter the coupon code in the Apply Coupon field
   • Proceed to free checkout (the price would be reduced to $0)
4. The download was delivered via email (with instructions to check spam folders)

The promotion explicitly stated that the offer would end at 12 PM (GMT) on April 11th, and the coupon code would stop functioning at that time. The source material indicates that this particular offer had already expired at the time of documentation.

Conclusion

BHK Samples has provided music producers with access to free samples and presets through limited-time promotional offers and individual free downloads. Their BHK Selections free sample library offered a substantial collection of 409 royalty-free samples drawn from their commercial products, while their free VST presets provided specific sounds for Massive users. These offerings, though time-limited, represent valuable resources for electronic music producers seeking quality sounds without financial investment. The company continues to develop commercial sound libraries for bass music genres, maintaining a focus on authenticity and usability for both professional and beginner producers.

Sources

1. BHK NI Massive Dubstep/D'N'B' Patches - Rekkerd
2. BHK Samples Massive X Drum N Bass Presets - Loopmasters
3. BHK Selections Free Giveaway - Bedroom Producers Blog
4. Free VST Presets for Massive - Trisamples